On April 24, 1916, a band of rebels took up arms at Dublin’s General Post Office to declare Irish independence from the British Empire. England was asking young men from around the empire to fight and die on foreign shores for the cause of freedom in World War I, and the patriots of the Easter […]
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation announced that it is one of 79 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and buildings. The museum will work with […]
Ask Phyllis! The importance Of Reconveyances Dear Phyllis, This isn’t so much a question as a clarification and a warning to others. I thought you might be able to explain this situation in your column. This could alleviate delays and unnecessary stress for other home sellers. We sold our home last year and […]
Bipartisan Legion Act Introduced In Congress The Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act – also known as the LEGION Act – is a bill expanding membership eligibility for the American Legion and was recently introduced in both the House and Senate. Because the American Legion’s membership periods are congressionally chartered, the […]
The Crescenta Valley varsity girls’ lacrosse team won its third consecutive game when it defeated league rival West Ranch on Tuesday, 18-14. Coach Boz Crowther’s team is 12-3 overall and 3-1 in league. The girls host Valencia on Friday at 4 p.m. The CV varsity softball team hosts its final regular season game of 2019 […]
By Leonard COUTIN The Pacific League track and field teams entered their league prelims last Thursday on the Apache track and field late in the afternoon and early evening. The races included several heats in each of the events for both varsity and frosh/soph races. Athletes learn to pace themselves as the schedule for each […]
Every month Crescenta Valley High School student Thalia Miller gives her perspective on some of today’s most popular and upcoming YA titles. (review) “Girls with Sharp Sticks” In the past few centuries, women’s rights have been increasingly talked about in society. Movements, such as the Me Too Movement and the movement for pay equity for […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS DARK At the April 26 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale Maureen Palacios, owner of Once Upon A Time bookstore in Montrose, will be the guest speaker. Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meeting starts at noon. The Club meets Friday afternoons […]
About 70 students from the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Dept. took full advantage of spring break by flying to Orlando, Florida. Staying at a Disney World resort, they enjoyed a busy week of activity beginning with a visit to the Magic Kingdom where fireworks and animation lit up the Cinderella Castle at night. […]
By Leonard COUTIN The Falcons track and field team forged a strong attack against the very solid Arcadia team on April 11 on Arcadia’s all-weather track. This was the final dual meet of the League season; the Pacific League prelims (April 17) were also held at Arcadia as are today’s (Thursday, April 25) finals. At […]