CRIME BLOTTER

May 19 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a video surveillance showed two suspects, described as black adult males, both in their 20s. The first suspect was bald and wore an orange hooded sweatshirt, black pants with a white stripe down the pant leg and green shoes. The second suspect was described as […]

Celebrating Those Who Served

Celebrating Those Who Served

  “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”              ~ Anonymous By Mary O’KEEFE This Monday, May 27, the United States pays tribute to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice […]

‘Welcome to Glendale’ Sign Smashed

By Mary O’KEEFE A driver collided with the “Welcome to Glendale” sign at Pennsylvania Avenue and Foothill Boulevard at about 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17. The vehicle flipped over on impact. The driver reported no injuries. The collision is still under investigation by the Glendale Police Dept. Glendale City officials are still evaluating what […]

New Captain at Crescenta Valley Station

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has a new captain. It was announced Wednesday that Lt. Todd Deeds will fill the position of captain at the station. The position was previously held by former Captain Chris Blasnek, who was recently promoted to commander and was transferred to the South Patrol Division. Blasnek served as […]

Interview with Mayor Ara Najarian

»Part II By Mary O’KEEFE Part two of CVW’s interview with Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian covers several issues facing the city including the building permit process, wildfire threats and relationships with Glendale Unified School District and the Crescenta Valley. The building permit process in the City of Glendale has been, historically, a topic of concern […]

Stroke Awareness Month – Looking at Alternative Treatment

By Charly SHELTON May is Stroke Awareness month. Strokes can happen at any time to anyone who has risk factors for blood clotting. High blood pressure is a key factor, as are cholesterol levels and a person’s level of regular activity. Experts agree that the best stroke treatment is stroke prevention; however, if a person […]

In Brief

CV Weekly Closed for Holiday The offices of Crescenta Valley Weekly will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday.   Public Hearing on VHGC The City of Los Angeles Planning Commission is holding a public meeting today, May 23, at 8:30 a.m. at the Van Nuys City Hall Council Chamber, second […]

Weather in the Foothills

“I’m singin’ in the rain Just singin’ in the rain What a glorious feeling I’m happy again … Let the stormy clouds chase Everyone from the place Come on with the rain … Da da da da da da I’m happy again I’m singin’ and dancin’ in the rain I’m dancin’ and singin’ in the […]

New Captain at CV Sheriff’s Station

Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has a new captain. It was announced today, Wednesday, that Todd Deeds will fill the position of captain at the station. The position was previously held by former Captain Chris Blasnek, who was recently promoted to commander and transferred to oversee the South Patrol Division. Blasnek served as captain from April […]

GUSD Board Schedules Vote for a New Superintendent

 The Board of Education has scheduled a vote on a contract for the next GUSD superintendent of schools. The board is expected to take action on affirming Dr. Vivian Ekchian as the district’s next superintendent at it upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Dr. Ekchian currently serves as deputy superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified […]