By Ted AYALA An enthusiastic audience hailed the world premiere of Ian Krouse’s “Armenian Requiem” last Wednesday night, taking place at a UCLA Royce Hall that was well-nigh packed to the rafters. The 15-movement work is massive not only in its length, which weighs in around the 90-minute mark, but also because of the forces […]
By Isiah REYES The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station held its 53rd Annual Volunteer and Reserve Awards Banquet on April 22 at the Brookside Country Club in Pasadena. The night began with a greeting by Sgt. Cynthia Gonzales and Dep. Jesus Alcala. Gonzales presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to George Mohr, who put in […]
The Junior League of Pasadena is hosting the seventh annual Kids in the Kitchen event. On Sunday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., children of all ages and their caretakers are invited to Madison Elementary School in Pasadena at 515 E. Ashtabula St. in Pasadena to learn about health, physical fitness and nutrition. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Hometown Country Fair held at Crescenta Valley Park on Saturday started out with cool comfortable weather, but that turned to rain causing event organizers to close down a few hours early. Up until the rain, though, there were many booths for visitors to visit that featured local organizations, from the Community […]
Ask Phyllis! Winning The Bidding Wars Dear Phyllis, Last year, we made offers on three homes and were outbid on each one. We would like to try again. What advice can you offer? ~ Laura Dear Laura, Home buying 101 – first things first: The seller and their agent (the listing agent) want […]
By Leonard COUTIN The Falcons track and field team faced the Pacific League’s strongest opponent last Thursday as Arcadia hosted the last dual meet of the year before the League prelims next week. Going into the meet, CVHS Head Coach Mark Evans knew it was going to be a tough go in all the divisions. […]
By Leonard COUTIN On Saturday, the Falcons attended the first Backwards Invitational track and field meet held at the new Burroughs Memorial Stadium. Sponsored by Coach Darin Wolf of Burbank, this invitational was the first of its kind. Rather than following the traditional order of events, the meet featured a schedule that started and finished […]
By Vincent PAGE, intern The Crescenta Valley High School varsity softball team defeated Pasadena High School by a score of 11-1 on Tuesday, winning by the mercy rule in the fifth inning. The team played exceptionally in every aspect: bats were making solid contacts, pitches were whiffing batters and throws were hitting their targets. Senior […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Falcon baseball team continued its winning ways Tuesday night as CV won 4-3 against Pasadena in an extra-innings affair at Stengel Field. In the bottom of the 10th, Brett Klein came up with runners at first base and second base. Klein hit a ground ball to the Bulldogs’ first baseman, whose […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For many years, Rosemont Middle School students and their families have been able to experience the history of the United States Civil War up close and personal. Civil War Days is a way for students to learn about the war that pitted brother against brother and changed the course of American history. […]