The 21st annual Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge Turkey Trot will take place at Memorial Park on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27 starting at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Kids’ Mile at 9:30 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Mile has been a local tradition and a community favorite with families, athletes, and community supporters […]
By Ted AYALA Attempts to put forward tax increases before the public are gaining steam yet again. Glendale City Council on Tuesday night directed staff to draft out options for ballot initiatives in favor of tax increases. The latest attempt follows a stillborn effort to place similar measures on the ballot in June’s election. Those […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are investigating a shooting that occurred about 11:30 a.m. today in the 1500 block of West Kenneth Road in Glendale. “[Glendale Police Dept.] responded to shots fired, ” said Tahnee Lightfoot, GPD spokeswoman. Officers found a man, 34, in front of a residence. He had been shot multiple times. He […]
Throughout the Crescenta Valley, vets are remembered for their service to their country. By Jason KUROSU One year after a memorial wall was erected in Two Strike Park to honor fallen veterans, the VFW and American Legion held a vigil and ceremony on Veterans’ Day, paying tribute to veterans nationwide and within the foothills. Vietnam […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The results of the Crescenta Valley Town Council are in. Six candidates were vying for three seats with a three-year term and three alternate seats with a one-year term. The three elected to CVTC to a three-year term were: Desiree Rabinov, Leslie Dickson and Mariam Barnes. The three elected for alternate seats […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Community Foundation of the Verdugos is expanding its outreach to a broader community by joining with Glendale and Burbank police departments as part of the “Glendale-Burbank DNA Justice Project.” The CFV board wanted the foundation to do more impactful projects in the community, said Edna Karinski, chief executive officer of CFV. […]
Though the economy is on the rebound, nonprofit organizations are still feeling a financial pinch. While this is stressful, it also allows the organizations to rethink their goals and perhaps stretch their creative muscles. On Monday afternoon, CV Weekly hosted coffee and conversation with Assemblymember Mike Gatto at Montrose Bakery. We were delighted to pack […]
by Sue KILPATRICK “The Pacific is my home ocean; I knew it first, grew up on its shore, collected marine animals along the coast. I know its moods, its color, its nature.” ~ John Steinbeck John Steinbeck wrote of our coastline. His impressions apply to a specific place and time. Now beach homes, hotels, restaurants […]
Claessens Voted onto CVWD Board In a special public meeting on Nov. 5, the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) board of directors interviewed four prospective candidates for the vacancy left by the resignation of director Kathy Ross. Director Ross will move to the Division 5 Foothill Municipal Water District board of directors seat on Dec. […]