Throughout the Crescenta Valley, vets are remembered for their service to their country. By Jason KUROSU One year after a memorial wall was erected in Two Strike Park to honor fallen veterans, the VFW and American Legion held a vigil and ceremony on Veterans’ Day, paying tribute to veterans nationwide and within the foothills. Vietnam […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The results of the Crescenta Valley Town Council are in. Six candidates were vying for three seats with a three-year term and three alternate seats with a one-year term. The three elected to CVTC to a three-year term were: Desiree Rabinov, Leslie Dickson and Mariam Barnes. The three elected for alternate seats […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Community Foundation of the Verdugos is expanding its outreach to a broader community by joining with Glendale and Burbank police departments as part of the “Glendale-Burbank DNA Justice Project.” The CFV board wanted the foundation to do more impactful projects in the community, said Edna Karinski, chief executive officer of CFV. […]
Though the economy is on the rebound, nonprofit organizations are still feeling a financial pinch. While this is stressful, it also allows the organizations to rethink their goals and perhaps stretch their creative muscles. On Monday afternoon, CV Weekly hosted coffee and conversation with Assemblymember Mike Gatto at Montrose Bakery. We were delighted to pack […]
by Sue KILPATRICK “The Pacific is my home ocean; I knew it first, grew up on its shore, collected marine animals along the coast. I know its moods, its color, its nature.” ~ John Steinbeck John Steinbeck wrote of our coastline. His impressions apply to a specific place and time. Now beach homes, hotels, restaurants […]
Claessens Voted onto CVWD Board In a special public meeting on Nov. 5, the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) board of directors interviewed four prospective candidates for the vacancy left by the resignation of director Kathy Ross. Director Ross will move to the Division 5 Foothill Municipal Water District board of directors seat on Dec. […]
By Isiah REYES Glendale Galleria and DreamWorks have partnered to bring “Adventure to Santa,” an interactive magical journey for kids to search for Santa at the North Pole. Located in the JCPenney Court at the mall, Santa’s cottage is a 2,000 square foot attraction that includes 15,000 LED lights and 300 watts of concert stereo […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was coffee and conversation on Monday when Assemblymember Mike Gatto visited Montrose Bakery to speak to the community on issues of concern. Residents from downtown Glendale and Burbank to Crescenta Valley asked questions on a variety of issues ranging from taxes to medical marijuana. Gatto holds periodic community meetings throughout his […]
By Joyce LEE Prom Plus will be hosting its annual holiday boutique fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community event will be held at the St. Luke’s of the Mountains Church on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rosemont Avenue in La Crescenta. Prom Plus was founded after a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, kids who are currently enrolled in grades nine through 12 have a chance to walk with their friends and fellow students, learn about what their community organizations offer and get a chance to win a car. The Second Annual YMCA of the Foothills Life Walk will be held at Rosemont […]