Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Montrose

Residents living in and around the Montrose can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Knights of Columbus will host this community event today, Thursday. July 13. The site is located at 2657 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. Screenings can check for: […]

CVW on the Move

Doug Mensman took the CV Weekly with him when he traveled to downtown Pittsburgh for a conference of the American Public Transportation Association. 

Local Girl Makes Good at Vroman’s ‘Local Author Day’

By Ruth SOWBY   La Crescenta resident Robin Johnson promoted the book she contributed to, “Ennobling Business Success” during “Local Author Day” at Vroman’s Bookstore on Sunday, June 25 in Pasadena. An international bestseller in nine countries, Johnson’s work focuses on the human side of business for developing organizational “agility, resilience and excellence.”  Following COVID’s disruption of […]

Rare Peek into Museum of Neon Art

Rare Peek into Museum of Neon Art

  On July 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Museum of Neon Art invites the public into its PoMONA Warehouse for the third time in 42 years. Guests will experience 20-minute guided tours of the collection, experience neon demonstrations and receive a free driving map of Pomona Neon with tips for other cultural […]

Sunland-Tujunga Elks Lodge Honors State Association Vice President

Rudy Lujano, California-Hawaii State vice president, planned a visit to the Sunland-Tujunga Elks Lodge 2098 as part of his duties as official association vice president. The Lodge is located at 10137 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. A resident of San Fernando, Lujano will be visiting Sunland-Tujunga Lodge as part of his tour of the Metropolitan District of […]

Glendale Arts Turns 15, Moves to New Home

Glendale Arts Turns 15, Moves to New Home

By Ruth SOWBY For 15 years, Glendale Arts has met its mission – to connect artists and audiences. Over one million patrons have received arts and entertainment programming on stage and screen. The jewel in General Arts’ crown is the Alex Theatre, currently operated by the City of Glendale and SAS Entertainment Partners.   Since February […]

Local Dad Receives Surprise Visit

On June 14, local resident George Murphy received a surprise visit from the Helpful Honda crew arranged by his daughter Pat Chambers. “My 94-year-old, Korean War veteran father is amazing,” wrote Chambers. “He is still volunteering at my non-profit child care program [Center for Children at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church] where he does office work […]

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital earns Leapfrog’s ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) has earned a rating of “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety. This achievement places USC-VHH among top tier hospitals in the nation for safety and quality. “Our entire staff is dedicated to improving and upholding […]

LCFOG Enjoys Evening of Fun and Magic

LCFOG Enjoys Evening of Fun and Magic

The 2023 La Cañada Flintridge Orthopedic Guild (LCFOG) “Stand for Kids Gala” was in full swing on Sound Stage 15 at Universal Studios on Saturday, June 10. The gala was in support of the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) whose mission is to advance health equity to every child. Guests of the gala provided […]

Baby Whisperer Gives Kids CPR Classes at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Baby Whisperer Gives Kids CPR Classes at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

By Ruth SOWBY La Cañada resident Jenn Merkel knows how to work CPR, especially on a baby who has stopped breathing. With summer fast approaching, the number of pool accidents will most likely increase. Babies and toddlers are especially at risk for drowning.  Merkel teaches Saturday classes for children to learn CPR. They need to be 11 […]