As the fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement on Wednesday: “Summer heat is here and we all need […]
Whether a lover of hot rods, classics, exotics or more, the Montrose Car Show has something for everyone. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY For the 22nd year, the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. is hosting a car show like none other. Admission is free to the Montrose Car Show, planned for Sunday, July 7 from 9 a.m. […]
Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement on Tuesday after the Los Angeles County Supervisors voted 4-0 to place the United Way’s Citizens Initiative Measure, commonly known as the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now initiative, onto the November 2024 ballot: “Today’s action by the Board of Supervisors is purely ministerial in nature. Backers […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Greece is known for historic architecture, delicious cuisine and world famous olive oil – and most recently a missing retired Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy. Albert Calibet, 59 of Hermosa Beach, went missing on June 11 while on a hike on the Greek island of Amorgos. The island was experiencing an […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Have you heard of coral bleaching? I had heard of it and have seen photos but I never realized how far reaching this was and how it affects the ocean as a whole. Over one quarter of all marine life relies on coral reefs at some point in their life cycle. […]
The Wait is Over It’s taken five long years, including one pandemic, but CV Weekly is finally ready to present The Finest. The Finest is a list chosen by our readers of who and what they think are the best in the Foothills … and beyond. In the magazine included with this week’s newspaper […]
CVCA Meeting Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, June 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Making a presentation is guest speaker Anita Enander, former mayor of Los Altos and a founding member of Our Neighborhood Voices, a volunteer organization working to put an initiative on the statewide ballot to return […]
By Clare BUCHANAN and Hayden FRANKLIN The 18th Annual Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Hometown Country Fair was held at CV Park on Saturday, June 22 to celebrate and connect the community. The Fair provided a variety of vendors, events and amusements for all ages. Vendors included local businesses and artisans, community organizations like […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The February layoffs at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) were a hit to the science community and the local area as hundreds were laid off from the Lab and many other outside contracts were canceled. Congressional representatives warned against the layoffs as a knee jerk reaction to budget cuts but that did not […]
By Ruth SOWBY “It’s A Family Affair! Bring your blankets, baskets, eats and treats and let’s celebrate together.” So read the flyer urging community members to gather in Glendale’s Verdugo Park on June 19 for “A Freedom Celebration.” Between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., over 100 supporters celebrated with barbecues, music and games. Budding entrepreneur […]