Vision of Montrose Discussed at MSPA Meeting

By Charly SHELTON Smoking, the future of Montrose and the introduction of the new area commander were the lead topics at last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association. Smoking, an ever-present problem in the shopping park, was discussed with City of Glendale representatives in attendance and Lt. Oscar Rodriguez, who introduced himself […]

‘We Are so Lucky To Do What We Do’

By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue has a new team leader – 21-year search and rescue veteran Robert Sheedy. “It is an honor and privilege to be part of this team,” Sheedy said. “I feel so fortunate and am lucky to be able to do what I do.” Sheedy has been a member of […]

Slight Increases in City Budget

By Jason KUROSU The City of Glendale’s budget is in line with projections, according to city staff, with slight increases in revenue allowing for budget adjustments for a number of programs, including the city’s winter shelter program, special election costs and several new job positions. The Glendale City Council filed the fiscal year 2015-16 budget […]

Silver Belle NOEL Hessick – Pet of the Week

Cute AND smart!  Poodles Rule! (14-year-old miniature poodle.  Poodles are the second smartest dogs.) Noel proves it daily. Submitted by:  The Hessick Family CV Weekly loves to hear about your pets! Send a pic and small cap to steve@cvweekly.com, to share your lovable pets with the community!

A New Superintendent for GUSD

By Charly SHELTON After several months and two extended searches for a new superintendent for Glendale Unified School District, it was announced two weeks ago that the board of education had finally made their choice. Winfred Roberson of the Davis Joint Unified School District in Davis, California, will be officially offered the position of superintendent […]

The CV Skate Park is Half Way Done

By Mary O’KEEFE The CV Skate Park at Crescenta Valley Park is 50% done. The park had originally scheduled a grand opening in May; however, there were a few issues that had to be taken of, which have been attended to, and now the grand opening is planned for late June/early July 2016. L.A. County […]

GFD has Nine New Ambulance Operators

On Jan. 29, nine ambulance operator trainees successfully completed the Ambulance Operator Academy. The 80 hours of academy training included patient assessment and treatment, ambulance maintenance procedures, emergency driving, equipment operation and maintenance, ambulance inventory, city geography and communication procedures. The newly promoted ambulance operators are currently entering the field orientation phase of their training. […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Feb. 8 2800 block of Mary Street in La Crescenta, a duffel bag and personal items were stolen from an unlocked garage between Feb. 6 and Feb. 8. Feb. 7 2900 block of Mary Street in La Crescenta, a person’s identity information was stolen from the trunk of an unlocked vehicle. The surveillance video revealed […]

Friends of Rockhaven File for Historic Designation

The Friends of Rockhaven, with Historic Resources Group, has filed an application for the nomination for historic designation with the National Register of Historic Places. The application will be reviewed by the State Historical Resources Commission in April 2016 and will include music of Babe Egan and her Hollywood Redheads during the presentation. Florence Egan […]