Nina Benedik Thomas
Nov. 18, 2019 Nina Benedik Thomas died peacefully at home on Monday, Nov. 18 surrounded by her family. She had been living with cancer for over five years and had continued to live an inspiringly active and satisfying life throughout. She loved her family, yoga, gardening and the wilderness and was an avid skier and […]
Montrose Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Named
In addition to claiming the CIF championship title, the CV High School Falcons varsity football team has been named the grand marshals of this Saturday’s Montrose Christmas Parade.
Falcons Bring Home CIF Title
By Vincent PAGE The CVHS football team made history on Friday completing their second 14-0 season, capped off by their CIF title win over Simi Valley High School by a final score of 19-16. The game was straight out of a movie with rain falling throughout the game and temperatures dipping into the low 40s. […]
The Great Gilbert Getaway
By Susan JAMES Just an hour’s flight from LA lies the small town of Gilbert, Arizona. Hiding in plain sight only 20 miles southwest of Phoenix, this desert gem is the family getaway/weekend escape you’ve been looking for. And don’t be fooled by its size; Gilbert offers cutting edge attractions. There’s live music everywhere, from […]
Los Angeles Magazine’s Baby and Beyond Expo
By Charly SHELTON Last weekend, Los Angeles Magazine hosted its first ever Baby and Beyond Expo in LA at the Skirball Cultural Center. This gathering gave parents – both new and veteran – the chance to see what resources are available for kids of any age. From nursing clothes and spit-up blankets to organic baby […]
Annual Chili Bowl Fest and Holiday Art & Craft Faire at McGroarty
McGroarty Arts Center is presenting the 17th Annual Chili Bowl Fest and Holiday Art & Craft Faire over the weekend of Dec. 7-8. This year’s event will be expansive, offering the handmade creations of 35 local artisans within the historic McGroarty Arts Center and throughout the upper parking lot. Live music will be provided by […]
CV Weekly On The Move!!
CV Weekly Publisher Robin Goldsworthy of course brought along the Crescenta Valley Weekly when she and her husband Steve traveled to Australia. Shown with Steve and Robin are Joy McGrath with sheepdog Sophie, Bruce McGrath, Julie McGrath Schofield (holding her son Joshua) and Cheryl McGrath. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your […]
Veterans Corner November 2019
Changes Proposed for Qualification of Burial at Arlington The Army is proposing changes to who is eligible for burial at Arlington National Cemetery amid a nationwide effort to increase access to burial options for America’s veterans as existing cemeteries, including Arlington, run out of space. According to the proposed changes published by the Army earlier […]
CVHS Grad Claims Victory in INBF/WNBF Battle
“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” – Author Unknown James Porcell, a former Crescenta Valley High School graduate whose passion and dedication led him to become the team captain for his high school water polo and swim team in 2013, had dreams of someday reaching his full physical potential. […]