Falcons Walker, Melnyk and Phinney Head to CIF Finals

By Leonard COUTIN The first round of the CIF prelims was held on Saturday at Trabuco Hills High School. Returning Falcon veterans including Megan Melnyk and Emmie Walker, who have been to the prelims before, were determined to advance to the finals one last time as CVHS seniors. Melnyk qualified to run both the 1600m […]

State Mandates Valley Water Company Reduce Usage by 36%

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is requiring that Valley Water Company shareholders reduce their water use by 36% as compared to 2013. When this reduction is met, Valley Water Company will be operating at a level of consumption lower than 1960s consumption levels. The board of directors will be meeting in the coming […]

Kick-Off Mixer Successful for Day Program

April 30 marked the end of Autism Awareness Month and the beginning of new hope for parents of young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The Watkins VITAL Care Program introduced its new day program to families and community leaders in a kick-off mixer that was enjoyed by all who attended. As young adults […]

Le Salon de Musiques Surprises with Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff

By Ted AYALA A little old Russian lady and her husband happened to share the elevator with me after last Sunday’s Le Salon de Musiques program of cello and piano works by Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff. With the impression of cellist John Walz and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert still fresh in my ears, I was trying to […]

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POETRY READING AT S-T LIBRARY The Sunland-Tujunga Public Library presents a poetry reading with Luis J. Rodriguez (poet laureate of Los Angeles) and Elsa Frausto (poet laureate of Sunland-Tujunga) on Saturday, May 23 from 3 p.m. to 5 pm. For more information, call (818) 352-4481. Open reading and refreshments provided by the Friends of the […]

Youth Program Benefits Kids While Helping Others

By Isiah REYES The La Crescenta Presbyterian Church offers many opportunities for young students to be instilled with Christian values while participating in youth programs for students of all ages. “We have a super active youth ministry,” said Pastor Andy Wilson. “We really are trying to help the kids who know and love God to […]

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Art and Treasure Faire On Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta is having an Art and Treasure Faire. Come shop and enjoy over 30 unique vendors and artists. There will be paintings, jewelry, pottery, Native American, Indian, face painting, collectibles, soaps, many special handmade items. There […]

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Memorial Day Service Monday – Bring Flowers Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.  ~ John F. Kennedy Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on […]

News from CV Alliance

Hi, CV! Michael Rooni, JD, spoke about communication at a CV Chamber event. He suggested taking the other person’s side so conflict resolution reflects mutual fairness. This flies in the face of our understanding of power, or making sure someone gets or gives only what you want them to give or get. Rooni says communication […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Memorial Day Celebration 2015    I rarely speak publicly about my  military experience in Vietnam because I feel lucky to be one of the soldiers who returned home in one piece and in sound mind. I was in my early 20s, naïve and fresh out of college, when I volunteered for the army. The politicians called […]