By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday the Glendale City Council voted to place a 0.75% sales tax onto November’s ballot. All councilmembers voiced their concerns about voting for a tax increase; however, in the long run, they felt that, if they didn’t increase the tax, the state or Los Angeles County would and therefore city monies […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sometimes it just takes a sign to alert drivers to slow down and drive safely as they make their way home. In Sunland-Tujunga, rather than a heavenly directive there are now literally signs erected to remind drivers to do just that. In fact, as of Tuesday there are 10 signs hung from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the recent Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga a group walked the route raising awareness of traffic safety along Foothill Boulevard. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and Finish the Ride supporters wanted to remind parade viewers and participants of the need to increase street safety for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the recent Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga a group walked the route raising awareness of traffic safety along Foothill Boulevard. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and Finish the Ride supporters wanted to remind parade viewers and participants of the need to increase street safety for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting a local couple was recognized for all that they have done for the city and the community. Mayor Zareh Sinanyan read the commendation: “Presented to Bill and Sharon Weisman, community activists, in recognition of your immeasurable contribution and positive impact in the City of Glendale. Your […]
By Mary O’KEEFE CVW recently sat down with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to discuss topical issues that included the future of school resource officers and county residents who are facing homelessness. School resource officers are sworn law enforcement officers who are assigned to a particular school or district. The LA County Board of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday it was all about LeBron James coming to the LA Lakers at Blaze Pizza locations across Southern California. The basketball star has been awarded Most Valuable Player four times, has three NBA championships and now joins the Los Angeles Lakers for a four-year contract that is reportedly worth over $153 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is hosting its annual rummage sale on July 28 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of items for sale, from furniture to clothes, toys to books. The donations for the rummage sale come from the community. For anyone who has a closet […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Up until this week Southern California has been able to escape the heat wave that has been moving across the country. But today that all ends when the high-pressure system expands to the west coast. “We are expecting temperatures to be between 100 and 112 degrees Fahrenheit in the valley,” said Keily […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School JROTC program received the Outstanding Organization of the Year for the 2017-18 school year by the Air Force JROTC. The school’s program has received many honors over the years but this recognition is centered in community service, a practice the JROTC cadets take seriously. “Cadets average at […]