Gathering Together Last Thursday afternoon was a bittersweet one for me. I attended the annual Glendale Latino Assn. installation lunch and awards presentation. Held at the Oakmont Country Club, the room was packed with the movers and shakers of Glendale. After the installation of officers, it was time for the awards presentation … and time […]
“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.”~English Proverb This year’s lion arrived ahead of schedule. Roaring and wet, and disguised as a storm, it headed straight for the foothills. Weather-wise, as the showers continued several days, a February finale became a March miracle. Within that short period of time, according […]
It took years, but the efforts paid off as Rosemont Middle School gains a permanent crossing guard. By Mary O’KEEFE After about five years of watching traffic, talking to law enforcement and undergoing traffic studies, the plea by the community for a permanent crossing guard for Rosemont Middle School has been answered. “The kids will […]
March is Women’s History Month, highlighting the contributions of women in events in history and contemporary society. Recognized in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, it corresponds with International Women’s Day on March 8. CV Weekly asked intern Joyce Lee to speak to high school students about the roles of women in history. […]
By Jason KUROSU As California suffers through its driest year on record, state officials and water agencies continually urge customers to conserve. Gov. Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency in January and also signed a $687 million drought aid package, which will fund water conservation programs and projects, food and housing assistance to those most […]
March 2 300 block of Meadow Grove Street in La Cañada Flintridge, a driveway gate was damaged when it was apparently forced open by person(s) to gain access into a yard. Once there, suspects, described as four males in hooded sweatshirts, entered the property and threw toilet paper across the two front yard trees. They […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “5 … 6 … 7 … 8” A familiar countdown for dancers everywhere, but for the Crescenta Valley High School Dance Dept., it signals that it’s time to put on the final touches for the upcoming school program, “So You Think You Can Dance?” The performance is based on the television program […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Over one million Americans battle cancer each year. The American Cancer Society has been leading cancer research as well as supporting those affected by cancer for over 100 years. One event ACS sponsors is Relay for Life, a 24-hour run/walk to raise money for cancer research that also recognizes cancer victims […]
By Ted AYALA Phase 1 of the Glendale Bicycle Master Plan (GBMP) may soon be underway at a neighborhood near you. The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to appropriate $128,944 dollars to fund the project’s first phase. The GBMP has been in the works since 2011. Council approved the final version of the plan […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Richard Niño, municipal program director for Burretec Waste Industries, Inc., spoke to residents on Saturday about their new services in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, La Crescenta. The company replaced Allied Waste after a bidding process. Niño introduced Burrtec as a family owned and operated business since 1955 and currently […]