Photos by Julie BUTCHER Alma Hernandez and her family with State Sen. Anthony Portantino (right). By Julie BUTCHER Beginning in 1987, every year during Women’s History Month in March the members of California’s State Legislature honor and recognize women “who have made unique and often unsung contributions to enhance the quality of life for others.” […]
On April 4, voters will have the chance to cast ballots that will affect the future of the City of Glendale. Among those issues will be deciding who will fill three seats on the Glendale City Council. To get a better understanding of the 10 candidates running for council, Crescenta Valley Weekly posed two questions […]
In the March 16 story, “Council Approves Establishing JPA,” the Glendale City Council appointed the representative (Paula Devine) and shelved the appointment of the alternate until the vacant Council seat is filled.
By Charly SHELTON On Saturday, the Montrose Shopping Park Association held its First Annual Wine Walk to much acclaim. The idea for the event was born when members of the MSPA, spearheaded by event organizer Dale Dawson, noticed that other small town shopping parks hold similar events and it was high time Montrose got in […]
Tour Rosemont Preserve The community is invited on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Rosemont Preserve for a tour led by Tim Martinez. Enjoy an exploration of the Rosemont Preserve and the native plants that call it home. Martinez will point out the different native plants in the Preserve and […]
Change is in the Air Though March’s weather didn’t come roaring in like a lion, the changes that have happened during the month have been lion-like – powerful, with some roaring in and others being more understated. For example, the announcement that Capt. Bill Song will be leaving the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. Capt. Song […]
“The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.” – Henry Van Dyke Winter ends with a heat wave. Therefore, it would follow spring begins with cool and rainy weather. Why not? After all this is Southern […]
By Julie BUTCHER On March 13, nearly 40 members of the community attended a forum for candidates running for election to the Glendale City Council. The forum was organized and sponsored by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce and held at the Sparr Heights Community Center. The municipal election is set for Tuesday, April 4. […]
By Julie BUTCHER Election Day 2017 is on Tuesday, April 4 for all of Glendale’s neighborhoods, and the city clerk is working hard to make sure everyone knows it. Ardy Kassakhian offered an extensive review of his office’s work in educating the public about the changes in this year’s election at a forum at the […]
By Pat KRAMER Art lovers and artists came in droves to view a variety of art pieces created by students and teachers of McGroarty Art Center at a special reception held on the evening of March 11. The artworks were done in various media, including watercolor and acrylic paints, photography, beadwork, oil paint and clay […]