Today at 4 p.m., residents impacted by the Eaton Fire will be able to attend a virtual meeting to get their questions answered about resources available for support while they’re displaced and as they work toward recovery. “One of the most common questions I’m hearing from residents impacted by the Eaton Fire is, ‘What do […]
This year’s displays were magical and festive and really reflected the season. CV Weekly is grateful to those who submitted their address so we could include them on our holiday Merry & Bright tour. The judges had a hard time choosing to award from the many houses that participated. CV Weekly is already looking forward […]
Fires erupt throughout the Southland. By Mary O’KEEFE “Like something I have never seen before.” That was a quote from Los Angeles Police Dept. Chief Jim McDonnell referring to the wind-driven fires that began with the Palisades Fire on Tuesday at about 10:30 a.m., then came the Eaton Fire later that night then the Hurst […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council held a short but jam-packed meeting on Tuesday night, its first of the new year, on a night that Mayor Elen Asatryan announced the city was opening its emergency operations center in response to severe high winds. The mayor urged Glendalians to sign up for text alerts bit.ly/EmergencyEnroll […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It is that time of year again for Californians to get to know the multitude of laws their legislative representatives have passed in 2024. There are about 1,000 new laws that hit the books the first day of 2025. According to CalMatters, legislators actually presented about 5,000 bills. In total 1,200 bills […]
Wild, Windy Times These last few days have been especially stressful as local businesses and residents dealt with vicious winds that sparked fires nearby and farther away. For me it’s all reminiscent of the Station Fire, which started in August 2009 as I was getting ready to launch the Crescenta Valley Weekly. I remember I […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When we started CVW it was September 2009 and we were knee-deep in the Station Fire. I had covered fire and law enforcement when I was with the Valley Sun and LA Times Community News but the Station Fire was something else. I remember getting a call that there was a small […]
Christmas Tree Recycling and Collection Residents with the City of Glendale can recycle their Christmas trees now through April 1. Those living in a single-family or multi-family household (2-4 units) can recycle trees by placing them curbside on regular collection day. Please remember to remove all ornaments, decorations, bags, stands, bars, nail and tinsel/s (flocked […]
Crescenta Valley Water District reminds residents to “continue using water for essential use only to preserve water supply and pressure for firefighting efforts.” “Your water is safe to consume at this time,” according to CVWD. For the most up-to-date wildfire emergency information, follow the LA County Office of Emergency Management’s website at https://lacounty.gov/emergency.
By Eliza PARTIKA Excitement reigned at this year’s Tournament of Roses Parade as almost 800,000 people poured on to Colorado Boulevard to witness the decorated floats make their way through Pasadena. At 5 a.m., volunteers helped to line up the floats on Orange Grove Boulevard in front of the Tournament House. Many spectators waited for […]