“A fine rain was falling, and the landscape was that of autumn. The sky was hung with various shades of gray, and mists hovered about the distant mountains. A brood of chattering birds were chasing each other through the shrubberies. Every landscape is, as it were, a state of the soul, and whoever penetrates into […]
The Best and Worst I have the opportunity to see the best – and sometimes the worst – in people. On Thursday evening I had the pleasure of attending the annual recognition banquet hosted by the CV Chamber of Commerce. At the banquet, local businesses, individuals and organizations were spotlighted for their contributions to the […]
update 10/28 at 4 p.m. The family of the fatality in last night’s auto accident contacted CV Weekly to release their daughter’s name. Christine Martinez was a 17 year-old-student at Crescenta Valley High School. A memorial is pending. There will be a vigil/gathering at the Fire House youth center at 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La […]
There have been a number of thefts in the La Crescenta area over the past two weeks. There have been two stolen vehicles (one was recovered a few blocks from the victim’s residence) and at least six thefts from unlocked vehicles. The incidents occurred in the 3200 block of Mills Avenue, 3300 block Park Vista […]
All are invited to the annual celebration at the CV Dog Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. By Mary O’KEEFE Although it may be difficult to remember a time when the Crescenta Valley Dog Park was not a part of CV Park, it has actually only been a short four years since it opened. It […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Verdugo Park in Glendale was busy on Saturday with folks eager to find out if they had “lucky ducks” at the annual KIDS – Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash. The splash is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Glendale that oversees the installation of a temporary “lake” on the park grounds provided by […]
CV Weekly reached out to candidates running for state assembly – 43rd District, state senate – 25th District and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors – 5th District asking questions that are of interest to our readers. Responses are listed in alphabetical order, last name. Weekend early voting for the Nov. 8 election is Oct. […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE Lisa Woung from the Programs Development Division of the County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public Works gave an update on the progress of medians along Foothill Boulevard at the monthly meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council. A traffic study concluded in July and, based on the results […]
A Truly Frightening Halloween Halloween is almost here as is Election Day, which will mark the end of a particularly contentious political season. I’m curious to see what costumes will reflect the elections this year. Will we see a lot of scowling Donald Trumps and pant-suited Hillary Clintons? Will there be an opportunity to once […]
By Brian CHERNICK A hearing is scheduled next Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court with the City of Glendale to discuss a recent judgment against the city in the amount of $58 million. The city was ordered to pay back utility users after a judge found the city had violated Proposition 26 when it inappropriately […]