All Invited to an SCE Tree Talk

All Invited to an SCE Tree Talk

By Mary O’KEEFE   CVW has received many inquiries throughout the years concerning the tree trimming practices of Southern California Edison. Several residents have seen their trees trimmed repeatedly by SCE and its subcontractors and have shared their concerns for the health of their trees. In response to the concerns from residents, CVW has asked […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE For most of us in the U.S. getting water is as easy as turning on the tap. It’s so easy in fact that we tend to take water for granted. As Californians, I think we are more aware of water than those in a lot of other states because we depend so […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

A New Year We’re ringing in a new year here at Crescenta Valley Weekly. Unlike the rest of the world, our new year doesn’t begin on Jan. 1 but on Sept. 3. I started the paper back in 2009 and the first CV Weekly was distributed on Sept. 4, 2009. That was the only time […]

Correction

In the Aug. 22 issue, photos of the Mike Smith event at Bob Smith Toyota should have been attributed to Donna Libra.    

Correction

In the Aug. 22 article “Council Okays Plans for Rockhaven,” the street referenced should have been Pleasure Way.

In Brief

CV Weekly Offices Closed The offices of CV Weekly, 3800 La Crescenta Ave., will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 due to the Labor Day holiday.   Armenian American Museum Announces Inaugural Festival  The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California has announced that the inaugural Armenian American Museum Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6 […]

NEIGHBORHOODS OF GLENDALE <<< The Railways of Glendale

NEIGHBORHOODS OF GLENDALE <<< The Railways of Glendale

By Eliza PARTIKA   Downtown Glendale is now known for its shops, eateries and cars, but in the early 1900s Glendale’s commercial center was mostly citrus fields, railroad tracks, new developments and new businesses. The fields, farmed by locals and owned by wealthy landowners such as W.C.B. Richardson and L. Brand, yielded fruit renowned for […]

CHANGES COMING TO USC VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL LABOR & DELIVERY

CHANGES COMING TO USC VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL LABOR & DELIVERY

By Mary O’KEEFE   USC Verdugo Hills Hospital will close its labor and delivery services including its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The last day will be Nov. 29. According to a statement by USC-VHH, “This decision is based on a careful and thorough examination of the hospital’s services and the shifting demographics and needs […]

Twelve Oaks to Shut Down for Construction

Twelve Oaks to Shut Down for Construction

By Mary O’KEEFE   To say Twelve Oaks Senior Living on Sycamore Avenue has had a rollercoaster history would be an understatement – and the ride continues. Residents, and their families, have received notification that Twelve Oaks will be closing on Feb. 28, 2025. “[We are] closing for a complete remodel,” said Denise Gatto, Twelve […]

Suspicious Activity – on the Ground and in the Air

By Mary O’KEEFE   Over the weekend a very high-flying drone was seen over a Crescenta Valley neighborhood. It looked like a bird but was at an extreme altitude. With the surge of residential burglaries throughout LA County, including the recent burglaries in the areas of West Los Angeles including Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Westwood, […]