By Mary O’KEEFE Maple Park is ready to start construction of a playground where all are welcomed. The inclusive park, designed by Shane’s Inspiration, is going to benefit the community by benefiting all children. The playground at the park, located at 820 E. Maple St., Glendale 91205, was unanimously approved by Glendale City Council. The […]
By Charly SHELTON Each year, thousands of people come to Pasadena to see the fabulous Rose Parade, while millions around the world watch on television. Those who are in Pasadena have the opportunity before the parade begins to go to several locations around the city to see the Rose Parade floats being decorated by volunteers. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For over 70 years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Montrose Search and Rescue team has been on call. The team members respond to emergencies primarily in the Angeles National Forest but when needed have also joined searches all over California and beyond. Members are trained for rescues on land, ice and […]
Holiday Hours CV Weekly is adjusting its hours for the Christmas holiday. Our office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 24; closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25; open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26; closed from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 27; open from 9 […]
Life is a snowflake a free-falling star a fragile reminder of all that we are. Born of a raindrop laced by the breeze spinning through space dancing through trees. A diamond of light a gem in the sun a journey of hope a new life begun. ~ Charles Ghigna, American poet […]
Social Media … to the Rescue? A social media site this week exploded with tales of robbery and mayhem at the Ralphs Marketplace parking lot (west of Rosemont and Foothill). The site stated that younger students were being robbed by older ones and even named the high school, the grade levels and ethnicity of […]
Annual event hosted by GPOA brings out the best in children and officers. By Charly SHELTON Christmas is almost here and, for many in the area, times are tough. Decent winter clothes and new shoes are not a realistic possibility let alone Christmas presents. Responding to this need is the Glendale Police Officers Association. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale City Council voted on Tuesday to place a home in the 500 block of Whiting Woods Road on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and authorized a Mills Act Contract. The Mills Act Historical Property Contract Program allows owners of qualifying buildings to receive property tax reductions and use those savings […]
By Julie BUTCHER After wading through four-and-a-half hours of financial reports, playground updates, and neighborhood building disputes, at close to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, the Glendale City Council finally heard from supporters and friends of Rockhaven. Last week it was reported that the Council had abruptly ended negotiations with the developer for the property in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Unified School District has recently come under fire with the handling of the Hoover High School brawl in October among students. The district did not respond quickly to the incident and, as the administration paused, social media took the story and ran with it. “I learned – big time; my […]