By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council’s latest “workboot” meeting, which brings city staff out of the council chambers and on the ground with city employees, will provide them and the general public with a firsthand look at Glendale parks services and programs. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16 starting at 3 p.m. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “Dorothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer’s wife.” “Joost had two problems: the moon and his mustache.” Part One – Shadow Business “Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo “Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Forget “Shark Tank” – Crescenta Valley has a kinder, gentler way to promote business entrepreneurs, and teenagers started it. Last year the CV Youth Town Council wanted to do something to highlight the business spirit of kids their own age. They began Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, which gave kids the chance to promote […]
By Charly SHELTON Smoking, the future of Montrose and the introduction of the new area commander were the lead topics at last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association. Smoking, an ever-present problem in the shopping park, was discussed with City of Glendale representatives in attendance and Lt. Oscar Rodriguez, who introduced himself […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue has a new team leader – 21-year search and rescue veteran Robert Sheedy. “It is an honor and privilege to be part of this team,” Sheedy said. “I feel so fortunate and am lucky to be able to do what I do.” Sheedy has been a member of […]
By Jason KUROSU The City of Glendale’s budget is in line with projections, according to city staff, with slight increases in revenue allowing for budget adjustments for a number of programs, including the city’s winter shelter program, special election costs and several new job positions. The Glendale City Council filed the fiscal year 2015-16 budget […]
Cute AND smart! Poodles Rule! (14-year-old miniature poodle. Poodles are the second smartest dogs.) Noel proves it daily. Submitted by: The Hessick Family 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!
By Mary O’KEEFE The CV Skate Park at Crescenta Valley Park is 50% done. The park had originally scheduled a grand opening in May; however, there were a few issues that had to be taken of, which have been attended to, and now the grand opening is planned for late June/early July 2016. L.A. County […]
By Charly SHELTON After several months and two extended searches for a new superintendent for Glendale Unified School District, it was announced two weeks ago that the board of education had finally made their choice. Winfred Roberson of the Davis Joint Unified School District in Davis, California, will be officially offered the position of superintendent […]
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has pled guilty to a felony charge of making a false statement to federal authorities who were conducting a wide-ranging corruption and civil rights investigation into the Sheriff’s Department, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Baca entered his plea in Los Angeles courtroom of U.S. […]