Notes & Nods
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Oct 13 at 9 a.m. for a time of education for all ages. Family worship time begins at 10 a.m. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead the service with a message titled “Gratitude Attitude.” This week church members are asking for […]
VV Smoke Jumpers
Valley View Elementary second grade classes were lucky enough to have Marty Hamel, a retired forest service captain come in and discuss the role of smoke jumpers in the United States Forest Service. He brought in tools and showed the kids how they are used when fighting fires. This tied in with the Benchmark […]
Authors and Illustrators Visit Monte Vista
The Assistance League of Glendale was at Monte Vista school with their Authors and Illustrators program this week. Many members from ALG accompanied the authors and illustrators as they delighted the students in each classroom with their stories. One author, Caroline Arnold, has had a love of animals ever since she first went on a […]
YOUTH NOTES
Celebrating Milestone Anniversary On Saturday, Nov. 3 the Valley View Education Foundation will be celebrating 20 years of excellence at the 3rd Annual Gratitude Gala. Attendees will enjoy catering from Hollywood chef Kyndra McCrary of Ooh La La Catering, music by celebrity DJ Brandi Garcia, and bidding on items in silent and live auctions. All […]
Monte Vista Elementary Recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon School
Monte Vista Elementary School has been recognized as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. The National Blue Ribbon is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. The Program affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master […]
Saint Francis Gets Shutout Win Against Mayfair
By Michael DUMANSKY After a blowout win last week against Harvard-Westlake, the Golden Knights were looking to carry the same momentum to their week six game against Mayfair. Saint Francis, (5-1,0-0) were ready and prepared to face the Monsoons (2-5, 0-0) in a non-league match. Defense was what dictated the game in the first quarter […]
Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler
The Messy Story of Water and Cityhood in CV “Whiskey is for drinking; Water is for fighting over.” This humorous quote, of unknown origin but usually mis-attributed to Mark Twain, has been a maxim for development in the western states. It’s certainly true here in the Crescenta Valley. We’re geographically one valley, but the […]
News from the Valley » Harry LEON
Celebrating the Past and Building the Future of the Crescenta Valley The 135th Anniversary Gala for the Crescenta Valley was a huge success. Attended by Supervisor Kathryn Barger who was the gala’s main sponsor, State Senator Anthony Portantino, and Assemblymember Laura Friedman, among countless other dignitaries, celebrated another milestone for our community courtesy of St. […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I would like to extend a hearty “Thank You” to Alissa and her crew at Ocean View Bar and Grill for a great dine out night for the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. The food was delicious (lots of it) and everyone was so friendly and accommodating—you felt like home! I also made some new […]