Bert and Loraine Locke celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May. The milestone event included a trip on the Queen of the West traveling on the Columbia and Snake rivers to learn about the Lewis & Clark Expedition. The couple brought along their favorite hometown newspaper for the ride. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take […]
Angela Gaignard of Sunland, a senior athletic training major, and Cambria Martin of Tujunga, a senior exercise science major, were among the 253 students who qualified for the Southern Arkansas University president’s list following the spring 2014 semester. Southern Arkansas University is a quality, comprehensive regional university granting degrees on the undergraduate and graduate levels. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley and La Cañada are communities known for their unique location, high quality schools and neighborhood spirit. These are qualities well known by Kobeissi Properties owners Mike and Sandy Kobeissi, and they reflect that spirit in the ways they approach both their clients and their agents. On Friday at their […]
Crescenta Valley Insurance announced that Jim Sayre has joined its La Crescenta insurance agency. Sayre relocated to the Crescenta Valley from New Mexico. Sayre has been working in the insurance industry for over 14 years with Farm Bureau Financial Services; prior to that he was in the banking industry. His main focus will be life […]
The Glendale Humane Society (GHS) celebrated its 90th anniversary last month at PIRCH, the festive new showroom in Glendale. Approximately 225 pet-loving dog and cat lovers mingled, munched and imbibed with friends, neighbors and puppies to support and celebrate the tiny-but-mighty, no-kill non-profit Glendale Humane Society. Appetizers prepared by PIRCH Chef Craig Russell partnered with […]
Ask Phyllis! Will Your Remodel Affect Your Taxes? Dear Phyllis, I have a question regarding property tax reassessments when an owner adds additional square feet. My elderly aunt and uncle recently completed a remodel/addition to their home (adding about 800 square feet) and they have not received a property tax reassessment. Could you outline the steps […]
The annual Montrose Art Walk is under new management. The quarterly event will be directed by the duo of Anna Yagodzinski and Julie Ann Martin. Both are directors of the Montrose-Verdugo Chamber of Commerce, the organization that hosts the Art Walk. The pair have brought a spate of fresh ideas and renewed energy to the […]
The Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club is planning a festive potluck at the home of Marsha Hymanson in La Canada on Sunday, July 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Good food, drink and deep conversation with like-minded people are anticipated. Members, friends, and the interested public are welcome to attend. Potluck contributions are appreciated organized […]
By Jason KUROSU After 10 years of working as a barista for Starbucks, Todd Goldsworthy decided to take his coffee prowess and knowledge to the next step, earning himself the title of Coffee Guru at Klatch Coffee and competing in international competitions on a regular basis. Goldsworthy, a foothills native, recently won the US Brewers […]
Montrose Allstate agency owner Ron Hamilton received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came a $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for Be Smart Inc., where Hamilton volunteers. Allstate agents and employees have a proud history of putting their good hands to work in supporting […]