By Charly SHELTON It’s that time of year again – time for new backpacks, new clothes and the long-awaited return of free time for parents. That’s right – it’s time to go back to school. But with the new school year comes new challenges, both mentally and physically. Getting the kids to and from school. […]
By Charly SHELTON Ireland is full of beautiful places to stay after a long day exploring the country. From manor houses to cottages, from hostels to resorts, there is no shortage of choice when it comes to selecting your Irish home away from home. For those who want somewhere on the higher end, somewhere more […]
» Product Review By Charly SHELTON It’s rare that we do product reviews at CV Weekly. Often when I receive a product for review, I feel compelled to find the good in it, no matter what, because I was sent an expensive product. But if there isn’t enough good for me to justify recommending it […]
By Charly SHELTON Meningitis can be either a bacterial infection or a viral one – and each is deadly. The infection causes a swelling of the membranous tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which puts pressure on the nervous tissue and can lead to limb loss, paralysis or death. One local resident and Glendale […]
By Charly SHELTON Ireland is full of beautiful places to stay after a long day exploring the country. From manor houses to cottages, from hostels to resorts, there is no shortage of choice when it comes to selecting your Irish home away from home. For those who want somewhere on the higher end, somewhere more […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s still hot outside and nobody is thinking of long black coats, baked apples and pumpkins yet. Except for those who think about such things year round. Yes, I’m talking about the ones who make our nightmares come true around Halloween with haunted walkthroughs, possessed attractions and all-around spook-fests. Those haunts are […]
By Charly SHELTON The ancient Chinese practice of qigong, a system of well-being and self healing, is over 3,000 years old. By drawing positive energy in and expelling negative energy, it is believed by some that a person can heal the body, elevate the mind and deepen the spirit. But it does take work, and […]
By Charly SHELTON After a year and a half, guests are finally able to welcome back some classic Disneyland attractions: The Mark Twain Riverboat, the Santa Fe and Disneyland Passenger Train and the mighty sailing ship Columbia. But nearest and dearest to this reporter’s heart is Fantasmic! The attractions have been closed for 18 months […]
By Brian CHESNICK, Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON Hot and humid weather couldn’t keep residents away from meeting and greeting Glendale’s finest for National Night Out on Tuesday evening. The annual event brought together police, firefighters and families to strengthen relationships and to put a face on those who live to protect and serve. National […]
By Charly SHELTON On Aug. 26, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order that removed married men from draft deferment eligibility. Up to that point, if any man over the age of 18 were married, he would not be drafted. As of midnight on Aug. 27, a newly-married man could be drafted. Men […]