IN Brief

No Property Tax Extension The County of Los Angeles Tax Collector has prepared a detailed question and answer sheet on the COVID-19 impact to property taxes (found online at www.cvweekly.com/NEWS). Property tax payments must be received or United States Postal Service (USPS) postmarked by the delinquency date to avoid penalties. Otherwise, the payment is delinquent […]

Male Arrested for Drug Possession and Extraditable Warrant

On April 4, at approximately 2:30 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a male working under the hood of a vehicle on the 1700 block of W. Mountain Street. The officer approached the male, who stated his car battery had died. Upon verification of the male’s identity, the officer discovered that the male had two […]

Asthma and COVID-19

By Mary O’KEEFE Some CVW readers have sent in questions concerning COVID-19. When we get your questions we reach out to specialists to get the answers. Below is an answer to a question on what those who have asthma should do during this pandemic. COVID-19 is a new virus; therefore, there is still data being […]

Fatal Shooting, Two in Custody

On March 29 at approximately 10:24 p.m., the Glendale Police Dept. received several phone calls regarding shots fired on the 1100 block of N. Central Avenue. As patrol units responded, they discovered two males down in a parking lot; both suffered from apparent gunshot wounds. Glendale fire also responded and pronounced one male deceased at […]

COVID-19 and the April 10 Property Tax Deadline

From Keith Knox, treasurer and tax collector, regarding COVID-19 and the April 10 property tax deadline: “I understand that this is a very stressful time, especially for those suffering direct effects from this public health crisis, and my office is committed to helping in any way we can. Los Angeles County property owners affected by the […]

Updated Numbers from Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health has confirmed 29 new deaths and 620 new cases of COVID-19. That brings to date 7,530 cases across LA County including 198 total deaths. As of April 8, 1,714 people tested positive for COVID-19; of those, 23% have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing […]

Senator Portantino and First District PTA Host Family Health Forum

State Senator Anthony Portantino and First District PTA are partnering for an important public heath discussion. On Saturday, Portantino and the PTA will be joined by four family therapists for a virtual Family Health Forum. The forum will provide strategies for families abiding by social distancing recommendations to better cope with the effects of COVID-19. “I […]

Update April 7 – Confusion Surrounds Paycheck Protection Program

Confusion Surrounds Paycheck Protection Program There has been a lot of confusion and frustration over the CARES Act and the access small business has to the economic relief offered. Recently the Administration rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program in which small businesses could apply for financial assistance through the Small Business Administration. According to the […]

Update – April 7 – Los Angeles County Public Health

Los Angeles County Public Health Los Angeles County Public Health released new COVID-19 numbers for April 7. There are 6,910 cases resulting in 169 deaths; of those numbers LA County has seen 142 deaths. Of those cases, in LA County only, excluding Pasadena and Long Beach, there were 59 positive COVID-19 cases with people who […]