By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Some describe California as a desert; others as having “a Mediterranean-type climate.” Regardless, California is one of the biggest states in the continental United States with Southern California struggling with ongoing drought conditions. As water rates continue to rise, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) – according to its website, Southern California’s largest […]
Talk Down Memory Lane It’s not uncommon when Mary O’Keefe and I are talking about an idea or a story that we veer off onto Memory Lane. Such was the case when this week we were talking about her column (which you can read across from my column). We started by discussing the reuse […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently, during a discussion concerning an ordinance against the use of polystyrene by Glendale City Council, the talk turned to possible restrictions to single use plastic water bottles. Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian stated that he did not feel that the term “single use” was accurate because he, and according to him many […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The American Heroes Airshow celebrated its 30th year at its Nov. 4 event at Hansen Dam Sports Complex. Over 75 information booths were on-site ranging from vector control to law enforcement to fire departments to probation departments and more. According to event director Steve Goldsworthy, the event is an important one that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Nov. 1 a special community meeting was held that focused on the business U Matter Luxury Resort, which has been permitted as an adult residential facility in the 3000 block of Frances Avenue in La Crescenta. The meeting was held at the La Crescenta Library community room and sponsored by the […]
CVW Observes Veterans Day The offices of the CV Weekly will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE During the Glendale City Council meeting Dennis Rihn was appointed to the Civil Service Commission, sponsored by Councilmembers Ardy Kassakhian and Paula Devine, and Chris Cragnotti was reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission sponsored by Councilmember Ara Najarian and Mayor Dan Brotman. Arlene Vidor was then reappointed to the Arts and […]
Nov. 3 420 block of Beulah Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, the trunk window of a vehicle was completely smashed and several sports items that were in the trunk were stolen between 1:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an employee was reviewing the store’s surveillance footage […]
In the early morning hours on Oct. 30 Glendale police responded to a call concerning an attempted burglary in the 2600 block of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. Two suspects smashed the glass in the front of the smoke shop but were unable to get through security gates at the location, according to Sgt. Victor Jackson. […]
Caltrans announced the start of construction on the SR-118 Simi Valley Beautification Project, a $3 million effort to rejuvenate six interchanges between First Street and Kuehner Drive on State Route 118. The project is made possible through Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative, a $1.2 billion, multi-year cleanup effort led by Caltrans to remove trash, […]