Council Approves Lease Agreement with SAS Entertainment

By Julie BUTCHER Following proclamations recognizing Building and Safety Month and Lupus Awareness Month on Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council approved a 10-year lease agreement with SAS Entertainment for the operation of the Alex Theatre. Last year, the council voted 3-2 to contract with the private vendor rather than Glendale Arts, the organization that […]

Thousands Turn Out for Local Events

Thousands Turn Out for Local Events

The Hometown Country Fair at Crescenta Valley Park and Art on the Rocks at St. Luke’s of the Mountains – happening on Saturday – drew thousands of folks eager to enjoy the great outdoors. And if Saturday’s activities weren’t enough, Sunday in Montrose was crowded with people hungry to try local fare at Taste of […]

In brief

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday, May 7. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]

Ken Sapper Inducted into Racing Hall of Fame

Ken Sapper Inducted into Racing Hall of Fame

By Mary O’KEEFE From “hanging around the fence at Riverside Raceway” to being inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame (WCSCMHOF), Ken Sapper has had one heck of a ride. Sapper found out on his birthday last year that he was chosen as an inductee to the 2022 Hall of Fame. […]

Law Enforcement Helicopters Come Together for Emergency Preparedness Training

Law Enforcement Helicopters Come Together for Emergency Preparedness Training

By Bethany BROWN The Pasadena Police Dept. (PPD) Air Operations Section hosted its 31st annual airborne law enforcement fly-in training and lunch at the Rose Bowl Stadium on April 27. Helicopter crews from more than 30 public safety agencies statewide staged and landed in the emergency preparedness exercise. While the event was closed to the […]

Plans for Rockhaven Explored

By Julie BUTCHER At a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Glendale City Council voted 5-0 to move forward with the renovation and rehabilitation of Rockhaven’s buildings, identified one building to be the location for a museum, and instructed staff to come back with details about relocating the Montrose Library to the Rockhaven property – […]

Council Meets for Budget Planning Session 2

By Julie BUTCHER At a meeting of the Glendale City Council on Tuesday morning, city staff presented detailed financial and programmatic plans for three city departments during the city’s second budget study session. The Community Services and Parks Dept. plans to replace gas-powered handheld equipment with electric equipment; complete the renovation of Fremont Park adding […]

Verdugo Fire Dispatcher Helps To Save A Life During Dispatcher Appreciation Week

Verdugo Fire Dispatcher Helps To Save A Life During Dispatcher Appreciation Week

The week of April 10 – 16 was designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This is a time each year set aside to recognize the those working in the police and fire dispatch centers, answering frantic 9-1-1 calls and dispatching the right resources to address any emergency that is occurring. Dispatchers provide first responders […]

Elections 2022 <<< The Candidates Respond

In our ongoing efforts to better acquaint our readers with the candidates they’ll be voting on in June, CV Weekly posed three questions to each of the candidates running for U.S. Representative for Districts 28 and 30. Note that we may have had to limit their responses due to space limitations. Candidates’ responses are listed […]

Preparing for Natural Disasters

By Mary O’KEEFE After years of organizing Community Emergency Response Teams, being a volunteer on patrol with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Crescenta Valley Station and working with the American Red Cross, Paul Dutton knows something about planning for disasters. He has taken his years of experience and created The Emergency Preparedness Network that […]