Crime blotter

Dec. 27 4000 block of Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a man who was staying in the guesthouse of a home heard the homeowners’ dog barking while he was inside the guesthouse. The residents of the main house were not at the location at the time.  The man exited the guesthouse and reported […]

Chanukah Festival Attracts Hundreds to Memorial Park

Chanukah Festival Attracts Hundreds to Memorial Park

By Ruth SOWBY The Chabad of La Cañada-La Crescenta celebrated the fifth day of the Jewish holiday on Dec. 29 by hosting The Chanukah Festival 2024. The free Festival featured Chanukah crafts, a petting zoo, jelly donuts, latkes (potato pancakes), chocolate gelt and a bouncy house. Memorial Park in La Cañada Flintridge was the site of the […]

La Cañada and Burbank Floats Near Completion, Eye Awards

La Cañada and Burbank Floats Near Completion, Eye Awards

  Local cities prepare their entries for the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade. By Eliza PARTIKA The float entry by the La Cañada Tournament of Roses Association is almost complete as over 1,300 volunteers helped add to the float flowers and dry materials of all shapes, sizes and colors.  Volunteers assisted with moving the float […]

State Senator 25 District takes Oath as Youngest State Senator

The California State Senate held a swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 2 to officially administer the Oath of Office to the Honorable Sasha Renèe Pèrez who will represent the 25th District, which spans parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties including portions of La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta-Montrose. At age 32, she becomes the […]

Canyon Hills Dispute Looks to Spill into Court

Canyon Hills Dispute Looks to Spill into Court

By Mary O’KEEFE The ongoing story of the development planned for a new gated community in the hills of La Tuna Canyon in Tujunga has taken a litigation turn with the recent filing of a lawsuit against the No Canyon Hills, a non-profit organization, and two individuals by developer Whitebird, Inc.  The lawsuit’s complaints include […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE We end the year with some interesting weather-fueled events. The first is the winter solstice, which occurred on Dec. 21.  Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and is the exact moment when half of the Earth is tilted the farthest away from the Sun. The winter solstice is also […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Waning of Christmas When you read this it will be after Christmas; however, when it was written Christmas was still a few days away. This reflected early deadlines imposed by our printer in order to meet printing demands (same goes for the Jan. 2 paper). But as I write this I’m still listening to Christmas […]

A Day of Very Generous Donations

A Day of Very Generous Donations

By Mary O’KEEFE Last week the Rotary Club of Glendale – Noon continued its tradition of supporting organizations that support the community.  A luncheon was held to distribute the funds that were raised in the summer at the 7th Annual Cars for Cops & Kids Car Show. That fundraiser was a huge success raising over […]

IN BRIEF

CV Weekly Holiday Hours The offices of CV Weekly will be closed at noon on Tuesday, New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and all day on Wednesday, New Year’s Day. The office will reopen at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 2. CVCA Dark in December The next meeting of the Crescenta Valley […]

Teddy Bears Cheer Up Patients At USC Keck-Verdugo Hills Hospital

Teddy Bears Cheer Up Patients At USC Keck-Verdugo Hills Hospital

By Ruth SOWBY For the third year, “Project Hug-a Bear” put Teddy Bears into the arms of dozens of patients at USC Keck-Verdugo Hills Hospital. On Monday, donors and hospital staff gathered for photos and thank you’s. Commemorating the release of the film, Wicked (hence the green bear), Bloomingdale’s donated the bears to the hospital.  The bears have […]