By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Ascencia, the Glendale-based program that works to “lift people out of homelessness,” hosted an extravagant Spanish Night on the Sunset Express at Union Station on Saturday night. The fundraiser offered a look into the work done by the organization while celebrating the service and philanthropy of the Glendale Chapter of NCL, Inc. […]
A Chilly Reception Reading the title of this week’s column you might think that I was referring to the inauguration of President Donald Trump and the response by his many detractors. However, I’m not much of a politico (as most readers by now know) and I am, in fact, referring to the weather. For the […]
Big Week in the Nation This week marks an important occasion in our nation’s history – the transfer of power from one President to the next. And though few would argue that things have gone smoothly thus far, perhaps we can take some comfort knowing that the current transition, while uncomfortable at best, disastrous at […]
Knowing Your Place We’ve already been warned about “fake news” – false information and/or rumor that is deliberately circulated and somehow, sometimes, becomes believable. This may happen because news providers, eager to beat others to a supposed big story, quickly publish or post information before properly vetting it. While sketchy news outlets have been accused […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Who says you can’t go home again? USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital CEO Keith Hobbs proved that the adage is indeed false when he headed back to his alma mater, Crescenta Valley High School, last month as Principal for a Day. According to the GUSD website, the Principal for a Day program strives to […]
Come On, Get Happy Happy New Year! I hope that 2016 ended on a high note for you and that 2017 brings much prosperity and health – because without your health, not much else matters. Which brings us to January, the month when we here at CV Weekly showcase healthy living. The New Year ushers […]
Good Riddance This has been a year of loss of and for many people. Famous people – Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, George Michael, Prince, Alan Thicke to name a few – are just some of the names that will be scrolled across television screens during the In Memoriam segment of awards shows this season. It’s […]
Back to Basics This season provides a wonderful opportunity to show our appreciation of those around us who are near and dear. Gift giving is a top priority. Some have unlimited funds and can shop till they drop while others take time to bake yummy goodies or make something special. When I was little, I […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The community on Saturday welcomed recently opened Wells Fargo Bank to the La Crescenta area. The bank held a ribbon cutting and family fun day at its new location at 3200 Foothill Blvd. at Pennsylvania Avenue. A few game booths were on-site as was a miniature version of the legendary Wells Fargo […]
Really, Truly When I started the paper over seven years ago, I was asked about the relevancy of newspapers in a time when the internet provided immediate access to information. I responded then – as I do now – that while the web offers information at a person’s fingertips on global and national levels, local […]