By Julie BUTCHER “People did not know that the plan for reconfiguring La Crescenta Avenue included taking out traffic lanes and parking,” said Councilmember Vartan Gharpetian as he continued to advocate for the reconsideration of the “road diet” of the road previously approved by the Glendale City Council. While the Council voted to accept […]
By Julie BUTCHER It is time – again – to demonstrate to the City of Glendale that the communities of the Crescenta Valley care deeply about the future and preservation of Rockhaven by showing up at a community outreach meeting organized by the city and its consultants. The meeting is set for Wednesday, July 10 […]
A Flag Waver I’ve long loved Independence Day. I love the fireworks, the patriotic music and the chance to step back and say, “Hooray, America!” because I am truly a Yankee Doodle Dandy, though born on Memorial Day and not the fourth of July. I remember years ago Steve and I were at a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying illness including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, asthma and can increase the risk of accidents and transmission of some infectious diseases. Heatstroke is a medical emergency with a high case fatality rate,” according to the World Health Organization. […]
Office Closed for Holiday The offices of CV Weekly, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. #206, will be closed today, July 4, in observance of Independence Day and tomorrow, Friday, July 5. We will reopen on Monday morning, July 8. Student Commissioner Apps Now Open Applications for student commissioner are now open! Ex officio student commissioners […]
By Clare BUCHANAN On Saturday, June 29, the County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation held a family friendly LGBTQ+ PRIDE (Personal Rights in Defense and Education) event at Crescenta Valley Park. In attendance were community members, a DJ, and members of local churches, local law enforcement and non-profit organizations distributing resources for […]
June 30 3000 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, deputies responded to a possible burglary at a business. They performed a search but found nothing disturbed outside of the business. A witness reported that he heard the sound of glass shattering and saw a black “Infinity-style sedan” parked eastbound on Foothill Boulevard. He also […]
The Burbank Police Dept. reminds drivers to be the “real heroes” of the night by prioritizing the safety of everyone on the road this fourth of July. Plan ahead and celebrate the holiday responsibly. Beginning Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7, the Burbank Police Dept. will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The County of Los Angeles Fire Code, Title 32, Section 5601.3, states that it is illegal to store, manufacture, sell, use or handle all forms of fireworks without a valid permit in the unincorporated areas of LA County. All fireworks, including safe and sane, are illegal. All fireworks are illegal in the […]
In anticipation of the upcoming heat wave, the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. is activating four community centers throughout the city as cooling centers from Friday, July 5 through Saturday, July 6. The City of Glendale is highly encouraging those who do not have a cool place to be during the hottest […]