In Briefs

Central Park Campus Design Meetings Scheduled Two meetings are planned to discuss the Central Park Plan. The Central Park Plan turns the largest remaining green space in Downtown Glendale into a focal core. Prior to preparing preliminary conceptual plans, two outreach workshops will be held to involve the residents, businesses, and other stakeholders from the […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Jan. 15 4000 block of Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada, a man reported hearing loud banging noises in the dining room area. He investigated and saw a man wearing a gray hooded sweater inside the window. There was another man behind the first suspect. The resident yelled and both suspects fled the area at […]

City Approves Projects

By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Council started off its first meeting of the New Year with a number of street, freeway and bike path improvements planned for 2018 and beyond. Absent one member, Vrej Agajanian, the council moved quickly and unanimously to award a more than $1.3 million contract to All American Asphalt for the […]

Into Light from Darkness

Into Light from Darkness

By Mary O’KEEFE Attitude can affect health. Just ask teens before finals or parents before their teens take their driver’s test. The pressures and stresses that families face today may be similar to what grandparents faced in their day, but there are added components today that increase the negatives surrounding some kids. Cyberbullying is one. […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

How Are You Feeling?   Well, we’re 18 days into the New Year – how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? I know that, like many CV Weekly readers, I resolved to lose weight and just be healthier. But already I’ve come to realize that it’s not an easy road to travel. To lose […]

Weather in the Foothills

“He who feeds a hungry animal feeds his own soul.” ~ Charlie Chaplin Not being weather-related, the above words may seem ill chosen. Be assured, it will come together. The following, published 60 years ago, was written in response to lack of rain in the foothills. Sound familiar? Jan. 1, 1948 – Crescenta Valley Ledger […]

Local Search and Rescue Team Responds to Montecito

By Mary O’KEEFE The fires and rains may be over, but the after effects are still being felt as crews clear mud and debris from roadways and search and rescue teams continue their efforts to find victims. At least 20 people died during the floods and mudslides in Montecito, and there are still victims missing […]

Robbery at a Mary Street Residence

By Mary O’KEEFE LASD-Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station are investigating an early morning robbery that occurred at 6 a.m. today at a home in the 2700 block of Mary Street. “A [female resident] woke up to someone rummaging through her closet,” said Lt. Mark Slater. “A brief struggle ensued.” The woman apparently got up to confront […]

Staying Healthy with Earthquake Readiness

By Charly SHELTON Yesterday was the 24th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. On Monday, Jan. 17, 1994 at 4:31 a.m., a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck outside of Reseda and though the shaking lasted only 10 to 20 seconds, the force exerted on the ground was so intense that movement was felt as far away as […]

Keep Calm and Bowl On…

LCPC Parent Education announced its annual benefit, Keep Calm and Bowl On, on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Bowlmor Lanes in Pasadena. The benefit will feature a fun-filled night of good food, laughs and, of course, bowling. The event will be emceed by the beloved Rev. Dr. Chuck Osburn and renowned comedian Ron Pearson. The event […]