No Fooling – There’s a Bull on Foothill

By Mary O’KEEFE Those traveling along Foothill Boulevard got a surprise this afternoon when they saw a bull running eastbound on the main drag of La Crescenta.  The bull got loose from a local petting zoo that is part of a pumpkin patch in the 3000 block of Foothill Boulevard. It ran eastbound on Foothill, […]

Pet of the Week

Soldier and Barbie of Montrose 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!

Rent Stabilization Ordinance Petition Deemed Deficient

The Glendale City Clerk’s Office announced today,  Thursday, that the Rent Stabilization Ordinance that had been filed with the City on March 20 had submitted 11,164 signatures (872 petition papers) to the City Clerk’s Office on Monday, Oct. 2.  After judiciously reviewing the submitted petitions, the City Clerk has determined that the petitions are deficient and […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Bringing a Smile to Your Face   As most of you know, I don’t do much on Thursday mornings. I don’t set the alarm on the clock, I don’t hurry into the office. This dates back eight years ago when I started the paper and we sometimes didn’t get out of here until nearly 2 […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Whenever I gaze up at the moon, I feel like I’m on a time machine. I am back to that precious pinpoint of time, standing on the foreboding – yet beautiful – Sea of Tranquility. I could see our shining blue planet Earth poised in the darkness of space.” ~ Buzz Aldrin, U.S. astronaut Looking […]

In Brief

Dog Park Celebration The County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation, East County Community Services Agency and San Gabriel Valley/Foothill Recreation District are hosting the 5th Annual Dog Park Festival. It takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CV Park. There will be dog boutiques, freebies, raffle, […]

Montrose Celebrates German Heritage

Montrose Celebrates German Heritage

By Mary O’KEEFE Another Oktoberfest has come and gone. With an estimated crowd of between 20,000 and 25,000 people, the event filled every inch of Honolulu Avenue on Saturday. It was the Montrose Oktoberfest’s 40th anniversary, which was recognized by dignitaries including Senator Anthony Portantino, Glendale City Councilmembers Ara Najarian and Vrej Agajanian, and representatives […]

MWD Approves California WaterFix

By Mary O’KEEFE At the Metropolitan Water District meeting on Tuesday the board voted to approve the California WaterFix. “About 30% of the water that flows out of taps in Southern California comes from northern California via the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Delta’s delivery system, however, is badly outdated, a problem compounded both by a […]

MSPA Discusses Las Vegas Attack and Future Development

By Nicole MOORE The Oct. 5 meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association began with a somber tone as President Andre Ordubegian remembered those who lost their lives in the recent Las Vegas attack. “Before we start, I want to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims and family members of those who […]

Annual Minibike Show Set for Saturday

By Brandon HENSLEY Six years in, Joe Sebergandio and his minibikes aren’t slowing down. The native New Yorker who grew up riding minibikes will once again be showcasing his collection, and those of others, this weekend in his annual celebration of bikes and the memories of days gone by. Saturday’s sixth annual Minibike Reunion Tour, […]