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 […]
LCVRWF WELCOMES SPIVAK La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federated hosts speaker Loren Spivak, the “free market warrior,” at its lunch meeting today, Thursday, March 12, at the Oakmont Country Club. Social time begins at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting/lunch/speaker at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $30. Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale […]
Feb. 4, 1930 – Feb. 7, 2020 Janet Thompson was born in Los Angeles in 1930. She grew up and went to school in Glendale then moved to La Crescenta, where she raised her family and lived the remainder of her life. Janet passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones. She led a […]
Updated March 6: CV Weekly has confirmed that the employee of Foothill Car Wash who was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon has died, most likely from injuries sustained from the accident, at 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday night. A fundraising effort has been started to help the family of the deceased man with expenses. […]