By Dylan SYLVESTER The proliferation of wildlife visits to local neighborhoods, including those by the California black bear, was the focus of a recent meeting hosted by the Glendale Police Dept. It was four years ago that repeated visits to the community by Meatball the bear reminded residents how close they were to wildlife. Since […]
39th Annual Oktoberfest This Saturday Come join us for the 38th Annual Oktoberfest, the largest outdoor Oktoberfest in Southern California, on Saturday, Oct. 1 from noon to 11 p.m. on the 2200, 2300, 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue. Where else can you can bring your family, friends, kids, grandparents and business associates and meet up […]
Like every summer, Dorothee Kruegermann’s son doesn’t leave town without the CV Weekly. This past summer he visited Petra Bube-Schmidt and her family in East Germany in the “Erzgebirge” near the Czech border. Thirteen years ago Petra became his godmother when he was baptized at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. Here he is with Petra […]
Hold On Tight to Your Dream I shared with you that earlier this month I attended an ELO concert at the Hollywood Bowl. While the concert was excellent, I was a tad disappointed that the song, “Hold On Tight to Your Dream” wasn’t performed. I feel that in many ways, I am holding on tight […]
Aug. 16, 1952 – Sept. 26, 2016 Nelson Lee Chong, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 26 in Montrose. He was born on Aug. 16, 1952 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Nelson Chong Sr. and Rose Chong. Nelson was a longtime resident of Montrose and a beloved member of the Early Rodders Club. He was an […]
A Fan Says Good-bye to Vin Scully Three score and seven years ago the Dodgers brought forth a new radio broadcaster, educated at Fordham University and dedicated to the proposition that baseball is America’s national pastime. Eight years later the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles and Southern California was introduced to Vin Scully, who […]
College Career Fair is Coming The Glendale Civic Auditorium is hosting the annual college fair on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Over 100 colleges from across the country will be represented and people from various careers will be on-site to discuss recommended education pathways. Glendale College Financial Aid office will hold […]
Submitted by Andy Gero Veterans Healthcare The Veterans Administration is seeking to amend regulations to allow full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) acting within the scope of their VA employment. This action in an ongoing effort to address staff shortages and improve veterans’ access to medical treatment and would expand the pool […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Winfred B. Roberson Jr., recently appointed superintendent of the Glendale Unified School District, was welcomed as the main speaker at the September Strategic Partners Network held at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Roberson spoke on the vision of the GUSD of creating a culture of caring, trust and inquiry. “How do I demonstrate […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Cal State Northridge campus police are advising students not to walk alone as they go to and from the campus after a report on Tuesday of an attempted kidnapping of a female student. Los Angeles Police and CSUN Dept. of Police Services are working together to investigate the incident that occurred at […]