Chris Waldheim took CV Weekly along when he traveled to Nepal. Brrr, Chris! CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
By Ruth SOWBY Gloomy days gave way to a sunny Sunday on April 21. A record number of visitors descended on Descanso Gardens, which was full of blossoms of every color of the rainbow. Blooming lilacs, maple trees, cherry trees and iris, at their spring-time best, attracted local residents and those a little further afield. […]
By Ruth SOWBY A simple sleight of hand had the 80-plus members of the audience gasping at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club as magician Stan Gerson performed his magic. “I create the illusion and convince you [that] you will see it,” Gerson said. Indeed, all were convinced that Gerson held the magic card that […]
The Rest of the Amendments The Bill of Rights was ratified on Dec. 15, 1791, effectively completing the U.S. Constitution. These Amendments limited the power of the federal government to govern “We the People.” On May 7, 1992 the 11th Amendment was ratified giving states immunity from lawsuits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners. The 27th […]
On Sunday, April 28, the Foothills Community Scholarship Foundation of LCF, Inc., will celebrate its 60th anniversary at the FCSF Scholarship Awards ceremony at 4:15 p.m. at the Community Center of LCF, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, LCF. At the event, FCSF will recognize the 2024 Distinguished Person Award recipient, Reverend Chuck Osburn, associate pastor of […]
The City of La Cañada Flintridge announced the launch of its Gold Star Heroes Banner Program. The program, established by the City Council, is designed to honor LCF residents’ ultimate sacrifice and acknowledge their families’ profound loss and ongoing healing. Throughout the month of May, the City will display banners created for each Gold Star […]
Each week 22 teenagers, equivalent to one high school classroom, die in the U.S. from drug overdose1. With most overdoses related to opioids, knowing what to do in the event of an opioid overdose can be lifesaving, especially for teens. In response, local resident and pediatric surgeon Dr. Lorraine Kelley-Quon and her team from Children’s […]
Twenty-seven young women from La Cañada Flintridge, Glendale and the surrounding area will be on the runway modeling clothing from Macy’s at the 72nd annual tea and fashion show on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. by this year’s Ticktockers. It is expected that the event at the Hilton in Glendale will be attended by […]
Ageism is defined as discrimination against older (and younger) people because of negative and inaccurate stereotypes. It may be one of the most pervasive prejudices, one that is ingrained in our American culture – especially against older adults. While many organizations and communities are addressing issues such as racism and gender bias, age bias or […]
The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) announced the launch of Community Beacons, a digital guide that highlights signage in LA County that has been preserved in place. This project is grant funded through The National Trust for Historic Preservation and will be available on the Bloomberg Connects app. MONA will host several in-person events to […]