BREAKING: Car Flips Over Sign at Pennsylvania

BREAKING: Car Flips Over Sign at Pennsylvania

  A driver collided with the ‘Welcome to Glendale’ sign at Pennsylvania Ave and Foothill Blvd at about 9 a.m. this morning. The vehicle flipped over on impact. The driver reported no injuries. The collision is still under investigation by Glendale Police Department.

Portantino and Schiff Receive Ellis Island Honors

By Mary O’KEEFE State Senator Anthony Portantino has received many awards throughout his years of service but on Saturday, May 11, he received an award that wasn’t just for himself, but honored his family who immigrated through Ellis Island about 100 years ago. Portantino was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award. “This […]

Demo Deterrence Measures Passed by City Council

By Julie BUTCHER “Glendale’s greatest strength is in the beauty of its residential communities, the naturally exquisite mountains, along with a lively civic district. Charming neighborhoods are a big draw to Glendale. That’s why I moved here,” said Kathleen Clark of the Bellehurst Hillslopes neighborhood to the Glendale City Council at its Tuesday night meeting. […]

Deepfake: Hotter, Wetter and Faker

Deepfake: Hotter, Wetter and Faker

By Charly SHELTON CV Weekly continues its investigation into the expansion of deepfake tech. “Deepfake” videos are starting to surface in which famous people appear to do or say anything the video’s creator wishes. These deepfake videos are real threats – not only to the person who is being faked but also to the world. […]

CRIME BLOTTER

  May 10 500 block of Meadow View Drive in La Cañada, a woman returned home and went to bed at approximately 11:30 p.m. When she woke up at approximately 7:30 a.m. the next morning, she noticed her cat was gone and discovered the sliding door at her home had been shattered. She looked around […]

Time of Education, Food and Fire Trucks

Time of Education, Food and Fire Trucks

By Jake BOWMAN The Glendale Fire Dept. was the place to be on Saturday when families and those interested in fire safety visited the department for fire service day. The annual event offers a chance for members of the fire department to thank the public for its support, reflecting the fire department’s motto of “community […]

In Briefs

CV Town Council Meets Tonight The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the community room of the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. The agenda was not made available as of press time.   Deukmejian Wilderness Park Workday All are invited on Saturday, May […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Memory Lane   In my mind when trying to recall an incident I typically tie events to other events. For example, remembering how old Patrick was when he was out of a crib. That is tied to our move from one house to another. Steve and I moved from the house on Lowell Avenue to […]

Weather in the Foothills

Where are the birds? While out gardening and admiring the green lushness of our landscaping, I took notice of the empty spaces beneath the eaves. Others have also noticed a decline of diners at their bird feeders. Normally these places are all atwitter, with builders of the small incubators hastily constructed from all natural materials […]

Historic Fiesta Days

Historic Fiesta Days

  From morning to night, the Fiesta Days celebration offers plenty to see and do. By Mary O’KEEFE This Memorial Day weekend the City of La Cañada Flintridge will continue a tradition started about 46 years ago: the Fiesta Days celebration and remembrance. “It was [originally] a celebration around Cinco de Mayo to celebrate the […]