By Eliza PARTIKA and Mikaela STONE This election the CV Weekly presented the candidates for various offices. To read the responses posed to congressional candidates, visit www.cvweekly.com to learn more about Senator Anthony Portantino and Representative Laura Friedman, both running for the 30th congressional district, and Representative Judy Chu and William Patterson, who are running […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It may seem that candidates running for local offices in this March 5 primary agree on absolutely nothing; however, they do in fact appear to agree on one thing: theft of lawn signs. Most of the candidates have complained about their lawn signs being taken by their opponents or their opponents’ supporters. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are five days until the March 5 primary election and in California there are many ways that registered voters can cast their ballots. Vote by Mail ballots had been sent out by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk [RR/CC] beginning in early February. Those who have or would like to vote […]
In next week’s issue, CVW will present an article regarding the accusations presented at a candidates’ forum against Telly Tse and wrap up its elections coverage including a profile of the Glendale Unified School District board of education candidates.
Dr. Darneika Watson keeps memories near as she moves forward as GUSD’s superintendent. By Mary O’KEEFE CVW recently sat down with Glendale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Darneika Watson. She is the first Black female Glendale Unified School District superintendent. That is particularly impressive given the history of Glendale as a “sundown town.” Sociologist James […]
By Eliza PARTIKA Assembly District 52 is composed of South Glendale, East Hollywood, Silverlake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Hermon, Glassell Park, Cypress Park, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Elysian Valley, Montecito Heights, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, Atwater Village, Monterey HIlls, Mt. Washington, Arroyo Seco, and unincorporated Los Angeles. This week we present the remaining responding candidates […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. – Robbery and Homicide Bureau has filed a murder charge with a weapon enhancement with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office on Monday against Vahan Keshishyan, 28, of La Crescenta. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office released the victim’s identity as Ordean Neva, 63. The cause of death […]
By Mary O’KEEFE I was planning on writing about a wonderful episode of “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on CNN. The episode was titled “What Whales Tell Us” and it was so fascinating and I can so easily relate it to “Star Trek” but the rain has affected me in ways I am just […]
Praising the Crescenta Valley This past week has been, well, exhausting and exhilarating. Emotionally I’ve been battered about, which is exhausting, but not surprisingly the community has stepped up to show its support, which is exhilarating. I’ve been a member of the Crescenta Valley community for over 40 years. I’m the president of the Crescenta […]
By Mikaela STONE Valley View Elementary School second grade students enjoyed a host of football-themed activities as teacher Lisa Messineo tied in the Super Bowl with class learning to start a new tradition. “Thematic teaching” helps students approach subjects at a new angle and bring fun to the classroom. Messineo believes that students can learn […]