CV Issue 08.11.22
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Bingo is Back and Supporting Local Veterans
Veterans of American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614 are looking for players. By Bethany BROWN The 10th annual Veterans Community Bingo Night – presented by American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614 – will be held on Friday, Aug. 19 in Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer Church. Doors will open at 4:30 […]
Council Meeting Adjourned in Memory of Deceased Deputy Superintendent
By Ruth SOWBY At the Glendale City Council on Tuesday Mayor Ardy Kassakhian gave a brief bio of the recently deceased Donald Empey. Dr. Empey was a longtime deputy superintendent of the Glendale Unified School District. He was also a past president of the Glendale Coordinating Council and served on several boards of directors. Dr. Empey passed away […]
Students Prepare to Return to School
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY If you’ve noticed an increase in foot traffic at local stores, it may be in preparation for the new school year, which starts on Monday, Aug. 15 for the La Cañada Unified School District (LCUSD) and Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) and on Aug. 17 for the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). […]
In brief
Cleanup Canceled The monthly off-ramp cleanup of the 210 Freeway at La Crescenta Avenue scheduled for Aug. 13 has been canceled. The construction is still going on and the slope areas are dug up and uneven creating a hazard for volunteers. Bingo Tickets Available Tickets for the Aug. 19 bingo game benefitting the veteran […]
School Resource Deputy at CVHS and Rosemont Approved by GUSD
By Mary O’KEEFE Tuesday’s Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) board of education meeting was, for the most part, routine. There was a discussion on the budget, preparing for back to school and a change in the way grade levels are looked at for Daily High School. But then came a discussion on what was […]
Residents Warned of West Nile Virus
By Mary O’KEEFE There is a subtle investigation going on across Los Angeles County. Many may have walked by the investigation tools without noticing, but they are there. Every week investigators come out to the neighborhoods, collect data and follow procedures to keep residents safe. The investigators are from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector […]
Heat Relief Available to Seniors
In anticipation of this week’s heat wave, the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. is activating the Adult Recreation Center as a cooling center through Saturday, Aug. 13. The City of Glendale is highly encouraging those who do not have a cool place to be during the hottest time of the day to […]
President Biden Signs PACT Act
The bipartisan bill, the PACT Act, was signed by President Joe Biden on Wednesday. The new law expands Veterans Administration health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances, according to the VA. According to the White House, The PACT Act will ensure veterans receive high-quality health care screenings and […]