Small Businesses Get Lost in Stipulation

By Mary O’KEEFE The Small Business Administration disaster loan and Paycheck Protection Program [PPP] through the CARES Act voted in by the Senate and House, and signed by President Donald Trump, was at first welcome news to small businesses but as it rolled out, for many mom and pop businesses the prospects did not look […]

Rep. Schiff Honors 2020 Women of the Year

Rep. Schiff Honors 2020 Women of the Year

  Mary O’Keefe, reporter for the Crescenta Valley Weekly, was among 15 women honored by Rep. Adam Schiff as his choice for 2020 Women of the Year. The women came from communities in the 28th Congressional District – Atwater Village, Burbank, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glendale, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Los […]

In Briefs

COVID-19 Testing Available Those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms can sign up for a free test at Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing. There are 30 locations open across LA County to serve residents.     Armenian Genocide Commemoration Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Glendale will present an alternative to its annual Armenian Genocide commemorative event that was scheduled […]

Candlelight Vigil Planned for Commemoration of Armenian Genocide

Candlelight Vigil Planned for Commemoration of Armenian Genocide

“So let us call genocide, genocide. Let us not minimize the deliberate murder of 1.5 million people. Let us have a moral victory that can shine as a light to all nations.” -Congressman Adam Schiff By Mary O’KEEFE April 24 is the day of remembrance of the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Traditionally this […]

Two Local Food Banks Continue to Serve … But Need Your Help

Two Local Food Banks Continue to Serve … But Need Your Help

As more people struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army and Bailey Center strive to meet food insecurity. By Mary O’KEEFE The longer the safer-at-home orders remain in place due to the fight against COVID-19 the longer many may go without a paycheck, finding they need more support. Food pantries are seeing an increase […]

Rabinov Takes Seat on College Board

By Julie BUTCHER At a virtual meeting of the Glendale Community College board of trustees on Tuesday, two new members of the board took the oath of office. Desireé Portillo Rabinov of La Crescenta was elected in March to represent Area 1. She won the election by 188 votes. Sevan Benlian won the election to […]

A Discussion with USC-VHH CEO Keith Hobbs

A Discussion with USC-VHH CEO Keith Hobbs

» Part II By Mary O’KEEFE Keith Hobbs, CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, spoke to CVW about what the hospital staff has been facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have been working with patients, with colleagues and with other hospitals. Last week Hobbs explained how he and his staff prepared for the […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills continues to offer “Couch Church” for the foreseeable future. It will live stream Sundays at 10 a.m. on its Facebook page –facebook.com/Lcifoothills/videos. After the live stream, the service can be found at www.lcifoothills.org. Bulletins for children and adults (along with games for children and a Bible […]

Rep. Schiff Honors 2020 Women of the Year

Mary O’Keefe, reporter for the Crescenta Valley Weekly, was among 15 women honored by Rep. Adam Schiff as his choice for 2020 Women of the Year. The women came from communities in the 28th Congressional District – Atwater Village, Burbank, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glendale, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Los Feliz, […]

Verdugo Hills Council Hosts Virtual 5K for Scouts and Families

Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America will offer a virtual 5K for families to complete at home between April 25 and May 9. A kickoff video featuring Scout Executive Mark Kraus will be released on April 25. The Verdugo Hills Council presents the virtual 5K to promote physical fitness during this time of […]