Brandon Rodriguez is an educator professional development specialist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory and physics teaches at Crescenta Valley High School. By Mary O’KEEFE “My time at JPL is split three ways,” Brandon Rodriguez said. He is the educator professional development specialist at NASA/JPL. Most of his time is spent in curriculum development, including holding workshops […]
“March came in that winter like the meekest and mildest of lambs, bringing days that were crisp and golden and tingling, each followed by a frosty pink twilight which gradually lost itself in an elfland of moonshine.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, author of “Anne of Green Gables,” 1908 Yes! The rains have returned! The […]
Bingo at Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall Members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 are hosting a bingo night on Saturday, March 14 at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. The annual St. Patrick’s Day bingo fundraiser benefits local youth. The cost is $20; doors open at 5 p.m. and the […]
By Sabrina SHELTON Of the many calls to action this election season, one of the biggest calls is to the younger generation. With each election comes a gaggle of young, new, hopefully excited, voters. And if these first time voters already have experience with government policies and procedures, the more likely they are to make […]
Bringing Out Your Party Dress I’ve shared with you that this is bingo season and, indeed, it is. Prom Plus had a successful bingo night on Feb. 29, supported by sponsors and players who came out to have a night of fun. The American Legion is hosting bingo night this Saturday benefitting local youth […]
A discussion on recognizing the signs when children need help coping with stress will be given on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., room 1208, at Toll Middle School, 700 Glenwood Road in Glendale. A panel of professionals includes Dr. Ilin Magran, director, and Ofelia Oundjian of the Student Wellness Services Dept. with GUSD and […]
By Michael LEVITSKY As he approaches the halfway mark of a long season, Nik Soforenko feels a sense of relief. “I think the first practice we had 14 [players],” he said, “and that’s pretty scary.” Soforenko was hired as Crescenta Valley High School’s first head coach to launch the school’s boys’ lacrosse program. And although […]
By Michael DUMANSKY The St. Francis Golden Knights took another leap forward toward a CIF state championship crown on Tuesday night when they defeated the Roosevelt Mustangs 53-44. “It’s amazing, all the work we have put in this gym – it just feels great to walk out on a high note,” said St. Francis senior […]
By Charly SHELTON Coronavirus – COVID-19 – panic is sweeping the nation. Originating overseas, the precautionary shuttering of public places and events to limit the spread of the virus has now begun in earnest in America. Classes at some of the country’s largest colleges are planned online until further notice. James Bond’s new film will […]
Whether ready to try your luck at bingo or longing for the fashions of spring, upcoming events have something for everyone. By Sabrina SHELTON Back in February, CV Weekly highlighted various bingo fundraisers in the area. For those who could not attend and support some of the community’s non-profit organizations, there is still hope. The […]