By Mary O’KEEFE An open house community meeting is planned for May 30 regarding the proposed updates for the CSD (Community Standards District). It will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library community room. The meeting will address the updates to the CSD that affect the commercial properties along the Foothill corridor. […]
On May 21 at 12:20 p.m., Glendale officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 700 block of Avonglen Terrace in the City of Glendale. A 71-year-old female was home alone and heard noises at her rear sliding glass door. At first she ignored the noises and then learned a male was attempting to […]
The Heavy Lifting I’m happy to report that the heavy lifting is behind me (no, not my behind – that’s heavy lifting of a different type). I’m talking about the heavy lifting surrounding Prom Plus, the after-prom event that has been held every year for the past 25 years for Crescenta Valley High School […]
“There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.” ~ David Attenborough, English broadcaster, writer and naturalist Real spring showers fell over the Crescenta Valley on Monday. These were not the typical misty “May Grey” marine-layer variety either. All in all, even […]
By Julie BUTCHER Twelve Oaks Lodge hosted a festive “grand re-opening” on May 20 with a Sunday afternoon gathering and tour of the facilities and grounds of the new Twelve Oaks Senior Living, still located on its namesake 4.5 oak-covered acres at 2820 Sycamore Ave. in La Crescenta. “We’re excited for the community to see […]
CV Weekly Offices Closed for Holiday The offices of Crescenta Valley Weekly will be closed tomorrow, Friday, May 25 and Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday. CVCA Meets Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will meet tonight, Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the community room at the La Crescenta Library. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A Glendale police detective was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and charged with lying to federal agents. Det. John Balian, 45, of Seal Beach has been with the GPD for 14 years and, until the time of his arrest, was on medical leave from the department. “As of now, [Det. Balian] is on […]
Honoring Cdr. James Bauder will be highlight of Memorial Day event at Two Strike Park. By Charly SHELTON Memorial Day is Monday, May 28 and, in honor of the day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 and the American Legion Post 288 come together annually to hold a joint memorial event, open to the […]
By Brian CHERNICK A major redesign of Verdugo Park was greatly scaled back after the master design proposals received pushback from residents urging Glendale City Councilmembers to reject the proposed plans for paved walkways and exercise equipment in favor of more trees and open space. Councilmembers voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the replacement of […]
It’s Party Time Though I graduated a few (ahem) years ago from high school, I still remember the excitement of attending my prom. I’m sure CVHS seniors feel much the same way; CV’s prom is this Saturday, May 19. My prom was held in a hotel in Hollywood (I can’t for the life of […]