Transforming power with chamber’s help

“You and I possess within ourselves, at every moment, under all circumstances, the power to transform the quality of our lives.” Werner Erhard Do you want to be more influential and powerful? Do you want to make an impact on the world? Do you want to transform the quality of your life and the lives […]

La Perla to hold grand opening

La Perla Design Gallery is holding it ribbon cutting ceremony, in conjunction with the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 8 in celebration of its grand opening. La Perla is located at 2315 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. La Perla Design Gallery’s concept was to introduce a new type of retail brand […]

The verdict is in: Oktoberfest was definitely a hit

What an awesome day for Oktoberfest! The weather was just perfect for an outside community event. There were a lot of people there and I hope you were one of them. There are so many great people that make this event happen, like all of our volunteers who came together and pitched in. We had […]

YMCA welcomes new chairman of the board

YMCA welcomes new chairman of the board

Kay Linden is named new chairmen of board of directors On Thursday, Sept. 24 during a brief ceremony, La Cañada resident Kay Linden assumed the role of chairmen of the board of the YMCA of the Foothills. Linden thanked outgoing chairmen Sam E Longo Jr. for his commitment of time and dedication to the YMCA, […]

Then & Now | Top of Pinecone Road

Then & Now | Top of Pinecone Road

THEN » In February of 1978, rocks, mud and debris crested the filled up debris basin at the top of Pinecone Road in the Pinecrest neighborhood. Boulders clogged the flood channel going under the street, and a huge debris mass overflowed into Pinecone Road. This shot is given to us by Danette Erickson who is […]

“The Invention of Lying” examines the nature of truth

“The Invention of Lying” examines the nature of truth

Mark Bellison is a chubby little loser who has lost his job, his apartment and the girl of his dreams. On the plus side, Mark has discovered a superpower that will enable him to win all of them back and more. In Ricky Gervais’ new comedy, “The Invention of Lying,” Gervais plays a man who […]

The Shadow Box at PCC

The Shadow Box at PCC

By Mary O’KEEFE “The Shadow Box,” a play written by Michael Cristofer, will be performed at the Pasadena City College theatre beginning this weekend. The play premiered 34 years ago at the Mark Taper Forum and earned a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. The theme is timeless as it looks into the lives of three […]

Halloween at the Parks

Halloween at the Parks

By Charly SHELTON This year, as every year, southern California theme parks are pulling out all the stops for their Halloween promotions. Disneyland has brought back its Halloween time Celebration for both parks at the resort. Universal Studios Hollywood is inviting guests into the worlds created on screen by its horror films, and Knott’s and […]

Bulldogs dominate in rout of Falcons

Bulldogs dominate in rout of Falcons

By Brian PARK CV Weekly intern The game started looking like the eventual 42-14 blowout about four minutes into the Friday night football contest. The Burbank Bulldogs stepped up and showed they could contend for the CIF championship against the solid Falcons. The Falcons defense looked amazing on the first play of the game, sacking […]

’50s sock hop coming to St. James

’50s sock hop coming to St. James

St. James is getting ready for its first Father-Daughter Sock Hop on Oct. 10 and the St. James girls are eager to jump back in time. Rowena Heck, the head of the sock hop, has been working diligently with her team of moms to make this a fun night for the girls and their fathers. […]