A documentary that covers the amazing missions of Voyagers I and 2 will be screened at the Beckman Auditorium at the California Institute of Technology on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. “The Footsteps of Voyager” is a rare glimpse into life at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as it laid the foundation for planetary exploration. The […]
Celebrating Anniversaries Last week at our October mixer, we recognized businesses and residents that marked a noteworthy anniversary with the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. These members have been with us for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35… even 40 years! Sure, there are members who have been a part of the Chamber for […]
By Jason KUROSU Wednesday marked the kickoff and launch of the International Red Ribbon Movement, a re-branding of the 30-year Red Ribbon campaign to prevent substance abuse in youths. The CV Alliance hosted the launch Wednesday morning, Oct. 14 at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, though that was only the California kickoff event, as speakers from […]
By Charly SHELTON Over 14,000 guests and bikers helped raise more than $1 million for the Wounded Warriors Project at last Sunday’s Love Ride 32. This was the final year of the famous charity motorcycle ride and, despite the rain, it was greeted by huge crowds, lots of excitement and celebrity endorsements. Grand Marshall Jay […]
Photos by Dan HOLM Former NFL player Mike Hull enjoyed a special day back at his alma mater, Crescenta Valley High School. By Brandon HENSLEY It was Homecoming last Friday at Crescenta Valley High School. Not just for the students or the Falcon football team, but for one of the area’s most accomplished athletes. And […]
On Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Cañada Flintridge will offer a special outdoor gathering of remembrance which pairs a Celtic tradition of surrounding the changing of the season with the Japanese festival of “Obone” that commemorates the passing of friends and family with the practice of the lighting lanterns. […]
“I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”~ Vincent Van Gogh The sunset – a “sun dog,” clouds and misty rains – were placed perfectly in view of the deep- blue Pacific Ocean. Last Saturday afternoon we headed up the coast to celebrate our anniversary and graciously […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey is enjoying the warm California fall as he settles into his new position as head of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills. “I am a native New Yorker,” Bailey said. Prior to accepting the job at the La Crescenta church Bailey served at two churches, one […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council held its latest “workboot” meeting at the Glendale Fire Regional Training Center, overlooking the Scholl Canyon Landfill that is being considered for expansion. As part of Glendale’s series of on-the-ground council sessions, city council members learned the ins and outs of the landfill’s daily operation and of potential […]
By Leonard COUTIN Each week Crescenta Valley High School Head Coach Mark Evans prepares his varsity cross-country Falcon boys for the unexpected. The preparation seems to be paying off as the balance of power continues to shift within the Pacific League. According to PrepCalTrack.com editor Rich Gonzalez, the Division 1 stats now list Burroughs and […]