By Mary O’KEEFE This week CV Weekly will introduce readers to four of the eight candidates running for the Glendale City Council. They will be presented in the order in which they appear on the March 3 ballot. Videos of all candidates can be viewed at www.glendalevotes.org. Click on “Candidates,” then on each candidate’s video […]
By Justin HAGER Five GUSD Board of Education candidates gathered at district offices last week for a lively discussion of funding and facilities, student inclusion and mental health, the role of advocacy in school board decisions, and relationships with parents and community members. The candidates are vying for two seats on the Glendale Board of […]
By Ani GASPARYAN The Glendale Fire Dept. demonstrated new technology at an event in late January that allows firefighters to see through smoke. The City of Glendale and the Glendale Fire Dept. partnered to equip firefighters with Seek Thermal Imaging Cameras. These cameras reveal different heat signatures and allow firefighters to find victims in a […]
Last Chance Forum The last scheduled Glendale City Council candidates’ forum before the new voting process begins is today, Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Brand Library auditorium in Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St. Voters who have received mail-in ballots might want to delay sending them in until hearing the eight candidates who […]
By Mary O’KEEFE What could be better than a night of great music played by talented musicians and dancing to songs by Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller? How about adding a chocolate fountain and a lot of fun for all ages. That was last Friday night at Crescenta Valley High School’s Jazz Night at the […]
Gusts exceeding 55 mph tore through the Crescenta Valley, downing trees and power lines. By Mary O’KEEFE Winds whipped through the San Gabriel Mountains on Monday night/Tuesday morning, slamming into the Crescenta Valley causing damage and leaving a lot of debris on the roads. CVW readers reported fences blown down, trees toppled, broken limbs […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Parking rates and times have changed along Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. In the past, metered parking was from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park, and the price to park for one hour was $1. The new price for one hour is $1.50, and the times […]
By Julie BUTCHER This week’s meeting of the Glendale City Council started with an informational report from a Metro (transit agency) expert on the electrification of buses as the city plans for an electric bus pilot for its Beeline buses. Marc Manning, senior director of vehicle engineering and acquisition, added that he also oversees Metro’s […]
Members of the Montrose Peace Vigil, the Cañada Crescenta Democrat Club and CV Indivisible met on the corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue on Wednesday night to protest the decision by the Senate to acquit President Donald Trump on charges of obstruction of Congress and abuse of power. Photo by Mary O’KEEFE
By Justin HAGER More than a dozen students, parents and activists gathered in the boardroom of the Glendale Unified School District on Tuesday to call on board members to pass a resolution recognizing the rich culture, contributions and value of African American students and community members. The resolution formally recognized and welcomed the participation of […]