Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate Offered

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Water & Power (GWP), in partnership with Sagewell, Inc. (Sagewell), announced the launch of a new residential program for electric vehicle (EV) drivers called the Off-Peak EV Charging Rebate program. This program incentivizes EV owners to charge their vehicles overnight on weekdays between 9 p.m. and noon and any time on […]

Osby Announces Retirement

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby will ceremoniously hang his turnout coat and helmet on the Wall of Honor as he prepares to officially retire. Chief Osby boasts a 38-year firefighting career with the Los Angeles County Fire Dept.; 11 of those years were spent as the department’s first African American fire chief.  […]

Portantino/Wilk Bill to Expand Critical Services for Young Disabled Californians Passes Assembly Human Services Committee

Senate Bill 870, a measure authored by Senators Anthony J. Portantino and Scott Wilk, seeks to increases the “age of onset” definition of a developmental disability to 22.  In addition, it expands supportive services and programs for those 18-21 who are developmentally disabled.  It passed the Assembly Human Services Committee. “This is rare situation where […]

Schiff Urges Biden Administration to Step Up Monkeypox Virus Response

On Tuesday afternoon, Congressman Adam Schiff called on the Biden Administration to bolster its response to the spread of the monkeypox virus in the United States amid reports that the U.S. does not currently have enough vaccines and health care providers do not have enough information and awareness to address rising cases. “The federal government […]

GUSD to Offer Breakfast, Lunch to Students

Glendale Unified School District announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the School Breakfast /National School Lunch Programs for the 2022-23 school year. All students will be served a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge under the California Universal Meals Program at many school sites including elementary schools Cerritos, […]

ALFie Players to Perform ‘Annie KIDS’

Students in grades three through six are invited to join the ALFie Players production of “Annie KIDS.” This fall production of the Assistance League of Flintridge (ALF) drama program is a heartwarming musical featuring the spunky orphan Annie who shows Daddy Warbucks and her friends how to find hope and happiness in “Tomorrow.” Assistance League […]

Barger Announces LA County Contract with Pasadena Humane for Animal Care and Control Services in Targeted Regions

Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced the unanimous approval by the Board of Supervisors for the Los Angeles County Dept. of Animal Care and Control to enter into a contract with Pasadena Humane to provide regional animal care services to the residents of Altadena and unincorporated La Crescenta, East Pasadena and San Pasqual. “The proximity of Pasadena […]

Having The Best People in their Corner

Having The Best People in their Corner

Supporters of IFLA gather to remember the organization’s namesake while looking to helping others. By Mary O’KEEFE On June 30, The Chace Taylor Malone Impact Foundation Los Angeles (IFLA) held a ribbon cutting where a tree was planted in memory of Chace, for whom the Foundation was formed. The event was held at Montrose Park […]

Council Lauds Fireworks Display

By Ruth SOWBY At a meeting of the Glendale City Council on Tuesday, Mayor Ardy Kassakhian recognized organizers for their “excellent fireworks program.” He continued, “People showed up in record numbers.”  Mayor Kassakhian also reminded council attendees and those watching the broadcast about Saturday’s upcoming 27th Annual Cruise Night on Brand Boulevard. The Night will feature […]

Advice on Recognizing – and Avoiding – Scams

Advice on Recognizing – and Avoiding – Scams

By Mary O’KEEFE Scams are cyclical. There may be a rash of calls concerning IRS payments needing to be made or threats of utilities being turned off due to false claims surrounding a lack of payment. CVW wants to remind readers once again that if something feels wrong or seems suspicious, take time to verify. […]