Stroke Awareness Month – Looking at Alternative Treatment

By Charly SHELTON May is Stroke Awareness month. Strokes can happen at any time to anyone who has risk factors for blood clotting. High blood pressure is a key factor, as are cholesterol levels and a person’s level of regular activity. Experts agree that the best stroke treatment is stroke prevention; however, if a person […]

In Brief

CV Weekly Closed for Holiday The offices of Crescenta Valley Weekly will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday.   Public Hearing on VHGC The City of Los Angeles Planning Commission is holding a public meeting today, May 23, at 8:30 a.m. at the Van Nuys City Hall Council Chamber, second […]

Weather in the Foothills

“I’m singin’ in the rain Just singin’ in the rain What a glorious feeling I’m happy again … Let the stormy clouds chase Everyone from the place Come on with the rain … Da da da da da da I’m happy again I’m singin’ and dancin’ in the rain I’m dancin’ and singin’ in the […]

Magic Found at CVHS Prom

Magic Found at CVHS Prom

Crescenta Valley High School seniors and their guests headed to the Petersen Automotive Museum on Saturday night, the location of this year’s prom. In addition to dinner, the students danced the night away with many then heading to the Crescenta Cañada YMCA for Prom Plus. A highlight of the night was the crowning of the […]

YOUTH NOTES

Saying Goodbye A retirement party celebrating years of service is being held for Monte Vista teachers Nancy Wammack and Chris Nuanez. The party is on Wednesday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the school auditorium. Those planning to attend should call the school at (818) 248-2617. Suggested cash donation for gifts is […]

Falcon Wilbur Qualifies for State Track Championships

Falcon Wilbur Qualifies for State Track Championships

By Leonard COUTIN The CIF Southern Championship Track and Field Masters Meet was held at El Camino College on Saturday. The top 12 performers in the 800m, 1600m, 3200m and in all field events advanced from the Southern Section divisional finals to the Masters Meet. Steep competition met Division 1 1600m champion Dylan Wilbur, from […]

FluteSonic Orchestra to Perform

The FluteSonic Orchestra will be presenting a concert at the Glendale City Church on May 25 at 5 p.m. It will feature music by Edvard Grieg, Dmitri Kabalevsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, music from the planets Gustav Holst, Stravinsky and brand new arrangements by Fred Selden, David Shostac and Bill Butler. Lead soloist is David Shostac. Founded […]

CALENDAR this

REG GREEN SPEAKING AT KIWANIS MEETING All are invited to the lunch meeting of the Glendale Kiwanis when speaker Reg Green presents his story, which has been made into a movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis as his wife.  Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meeting […]

Kim, Friedhoff Performing at Glendale Noon Concerts

On Wednesday, June 5 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature violinist YuEun Gemma Kim and pianist Isaac Friedhoff performing works by Ravel including Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major and Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen Op.20 and Carmen Fantasy Op.25 Having earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Seoul National […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on May 26 at 9 a.m. for a time of education for all ages then at 10 a.m. for family worship. Pastor Scott Peterson will be preaching on “Breaking Open.” Lutheran Church in the Foothills, the “touchdown” church, is located at 1700 […]