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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]