Sweet or Spicy – Chili Cook-off Had It All

By Maddy PUMILIA The Second Annual Chili Cook-Off was held on Saturday at the La Crescenta Library, sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescenta Library. Twelve participants entered the competition, each bringing their own unique chili recipe. About 60 people attended, ready to judge each entry and name this year’s chili champion. After the […]

CV Weekly On The Move!!

Jessy Shelton, 12, shows how our Digital Edition makes it easy to take the CV Weekly with you anywhere, like here in the corn fields of Iowa. Jessy is showing off her copy on her Nook Color. Thanks for taking us along! To learn more about taking the CV Weekly along digitally, visit www.cvweekly.com. Send […]

VHH Recognized by IHS

Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) has been recognized as one of the “Healthiest Companies in America” by Interactive Health Solutions (IHS), the leading provider of employee health management programs. VHH was one of only 44 companies nationwide honored with the award for 2010. Of those 44 companies, VHH was one of only three hospitals in the […]

ASK PHYLLIS!

Dear Phyllis, I have interviewed three real estate agents regarding the sale of my mother’s home. Last October an appraiser valued the home at $1,400,000. The real estate agents I interviewed have suggested listing the home at: $995,000, $1,050,000 and $1,200,000. Why do you think there is such a discrepancy among them and why do […]

YWCA of Glendale Receives Jewel City Kiwanis Club of Glendale Donation

At its regular dinner meeting at Clancy’s Crab Broiler Restaurant on Tuesday, Aug. 2, the Jewel City Kiwanis of Glendale presented a check to Michelle Roberts, executive director of the Glendale YWCA. The donation was much appreciated as Roberts explained that approximately 86 women and children needed the services of the Battered Women Shelter last […]

People Making the News

William J. Hurd of Mesquite, Nev. and Steamboat Springs, Colo., system architect for deep space communications systems, has received the Golden Knight Award from his alma mater Clarkson University. Presented each year during Reunion Weekend, Clarkson’s most prestigious alumni award is given to alumni who have distinguished themselves either by service to Clarkson through Alumni […]

Wine, Gifts and Good Time Found At LCWC Event

By Brandon HENSLEY As audacious as it might sound, if there was one positive to come out of the Station Fire, Dawna Berger has an idea of what it would be. On Saturday evening at the Wine Cave in Montrose Shopping Park, it sat on a table, corked and bottled, ready to be taken in […]

Staff, Friends Turn Out for Milestone Birthday

By Maddy PUMILIA There are certain birthdays that are milestones in people’s lives: 16 (being able to drive), 18 (being able to vote, join the military or buy lottery tickets) and 21 (being able to gamble in Vegas or being able to drink). But there’s one birthday most still strive for: turning 100 years old. […]

NBC Anchor Vara Kiwani Guest

With a smile as wide as her native state of Texas, KNBC News Anchor Kathy Vara shared her experiences as a newscaster with members of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club at their recent regular weekly luncheon meeting held at Descanso Gardens. Vara said that she always wanted to be a newscaster and began her career […]

Glendale Memorial Hospital Celebrates Cancer Survivors

More than 100 cancer survivors celebrated their victory over cancer at Glendale Memorial Hospital’s annual Cancer Survivor Celebration on July 28. Organized and hosted by the hospital’s Marcia Ray Breast Center, cancer survivors were recognized and celebrated for their spirit and dedication to fighting cancer. Glendale Mayor Laura Friedman, herself a cancer survivor, spoke before […]