Families Turn Out for Food and Toy Drive

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station’s Annual Food and Toy Drive on Saturday helped the holidays be a little more cheerful for about 70 families. The annual event, which partners the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. and LA County Parks and Recreation, was a celebration that included breakfast, toys and a visit with Santa. Families […]

Still Welcome but No More Sign

Still Welcome but No More Sign

By Mary O’KEEFE The embattled Welcome to Glendale sign at Lowell Avenue on Foothill Boulevard has been removed – permanently – by the City of Glendale. A couple of years ago, the City of Glendale partnered with the Friends of North Glendale to create and install Welcome to Glendale signs on Foothill Boulevard. There were […]

Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Volunteers Honored at Glendale City Hall

Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Volunteers Honored at Glendale City Hall

Longtime parade volunteers recognized at council meeting. By Julian MITCHELL The Glendale City Council honored four members of the Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Association at its meeting on Tuesday. Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Association board members Chris Waldheim, Steve Pierce, Joe Pardo and Cheryl Davis received commendation by Mayor Zareh Sinanyan for their work in […]

A New Park Where All Can Play

By Mary O’KEEFE Maple Park is ready to start construction of a playground where all are welcomed. The inclusive park, designed by Shane’s Inspiration, is going to benefit the community by benefiting all children. The playground at the park, located at 820 E. Maple St., Glendale 91205, was unanimously approved by Glendale City Council. The […]

Smell the Flowers, then Sip and Savor

By Charly SHELTON Each year, thousands of people come to Pasadena to see the fabulous Rose Parade, while millions around the world watch on television. Those who are in Pasadena have the opportunity before the parade begins to go to several locations around the city to see the Rose Parade floats being decorated by volunteers. […]

New Truck for Montrose SAR

New Truck for Montrose SAR

By Mary O’KEEFE For over 70 years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Montrose Search and Rescue team has been on call. The team members respond to emergencies primarily in the Angeles National Forest but when needed have also joined searches all over California and beyond. Members are trained for rescues on land, ice and […]

In Brief

Holiday Hours CV Weekly is adjusting its hours for the Christmas holiday. Our office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 24; closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25; open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26; closed from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 27; open from 9 […]

Weather in the Foothills

Life is a snowflake a free-falling star a fragile reminder of all that we are. Born of a raindrop laced by the breeze spinning through space dancing through trees. A diamond of light a gem in the sun a journey of hope a new life begun.       ~ Charles Ghigna, American poet   […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Social Media … to the Rescue?   A social media site this week exploded with tales of robbery and mayhem at the Ralphs Marketplace parking lot (west of Rosemont and Foothill). The site stated that younger students were being robbed by older ones and even named the high school, the grade levels and ethnicity of […]

Shopping Hand-in-Hand

Shopping Hand-in-Hand

Annual event hosted by GPOA brings out the best in children and officers. By Charly SHELTON Christmas is almost here and, for many in the area, times are tough. Decent winter clothes and new shoes are not a realistic possibility let alone Christmas presents. Responding to this need is the Glendale Police Officers Association. The […]