The Good, the Bad and The Ugly Let’s start with The Bad. A local resident started a Facebook site specifically for the La Crescenta area. It was started with the hopes that it would serve as a “friendly, community ‘virtual neighborhood watch.’ We hoped it would alert neighbors to any threats, provide information on upcoming […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Two recent community meetings highlighted how law enforcement was working with other agencies and the community to help combat burglaries and other crimes in the area. The first meeting took place on Feb. 28 and was held at the La Crescenta Library. It was led by members of the Crescenta Valley Town […]
Pencil Me In Trying to schedule something on our community calendar is a dance to be sure. The first part of the year is typically busy and 2018 is no exception. I was honored to attend a grand gala in January for Ascencia, which works to lift people out of homelessness, and on Friday […]
Being on the Lookout I often hear from many of our readers and advertisers about the value of the CV Weekly – that it is a reliable, responsible source of information. Whether it is the historical perspective that Mike Lawler provides in our Viewpoints section, the information on our schools and students found in our […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY With a distinctive Indian flair, Ascencia hosted its 12th annual gala – A Royal Night – at the end of January. Held at the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios, guests, many costumed in colorful Indian garb, gathered in the courtyard of the theatre and were entertained by live sitar music and had […]
When Things Turn Ugly I don’t know about you, but the negativity surrounding the foothills – heck, most of the nation – is at an all-time high. Nationally, the horrific shooting deaths of 17 students in Florida pierce our souls. Questions abound of how to fix a situation that is difficult to define. “Certain […]
A Night of Celebration and Encouragement I feel very fortunate to live in a place that I love. And I’m not alone. On Thursday night, I attended the annual Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce community awards dinner. Held at the Oakmont Country Club, the evening focused on the many nationwide companies that began in […]
My Cheers & Jeers Of late, things have really begun to heat up in the local, state and national scenes. Typically, news is pretty quiet at the end of the year; people are gearing up for the holidays or are taking time off to be with family. Sometimes it takes a little time to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The bus strike that has affected Glendale Unified School District continues with no end in sight, according to GUSD and the First Student bus company. The bus drivers for First Student walked off the job a week ago today. The strike caught GUSD off guard. “We knew they were in negotiations,” said […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It may be a Herculean task to transform a long-established mansion into a modern (and possibly edgy) Showcase House, but 25 designers are ready to take on the challenge. This year’s Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) is a 1915 Mediterranean-style estate located in Altadena. According to its website, PSHA is […]