Operation Firefly Lights Up Glendale

Smiles lit the faces of cyclists and pedestrians thanks to Operation Firefly. Passersby received free bike lights and educational materials compliments of Walk Bike Glendale (WBG) and reflective bands provided by the City of Glendale. WBG volunteers stood on the corner of Flower Street and Sonora Avenue, giving these away to anyone who completed a […]

Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt

This is an annual holiday tradition for the Miller family; we hope you have as much fun as with it as we do! And yes … these all exist in the neighborhoods throughout the Crescenta Valley! The rules are simple. Score one point per item found, unless noted. A house can only be “used” once […]

Falcon Basketball Tries to Rebound After Tough Loss

Falcon Basketball Tries to Rebound After Tough Loss

By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Falcons boys’ basketball team is already in a hole in the Pacific League, but they can start to climb out of it on Friday when it travels to Muir High School to take on the Mustangs, which are 4-0 in league, currently tied atop the standings with 5-0 Pasadena. […]

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VERDUGO HUUT HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills is hosting the Unconquered Sun on Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. “Sol Invictus” is a family-friendly evening of songs, comedy, storytelling and surprises celebrating the holidays, stepping on Legos, and the gradual increase of daylight. Performers include troubadours Carol McArthur and Tom […]

Holiday Fun at Dunsmore

Holiday Fun at Dunsmore

The holiday season is in full swing at Dunsmore Elementary when the teachers and staff donned their best hats and crazy hair. Teachers and staff took part in a different holiday theme everyday beginning Dec. 3. Principal Karen Stegman has taken the lead in making sure everyone gets into the holiday spirit by providing raffle […]

Local Lions Club Student Speakers Contest Open for Entries

The Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club is currently seeking submissions for its Annual Speakers Contest, sponsored by the California Lions Clubs. The topic for the 2018-19 contest, now in its 82nd year, is “Freedom of the Press: What Does It Mean?” Students interested in entering the contest shall prepare a talk/speech on the topic as close as […]

A ‘Fairy’ Good Time at Book Fair

By Lori BODNAR, intern Fairies, gnomes, unicorns and dragons descended on Mountain Avenue Elementary for the Enchanted Forest Book Fair – despite the downpour of rain. Students shopped once with their class, and could also shop during recess as well.  Different nights of the book fair had different themes. On Dec. 5 was the Book […]

Winter Concert Held at MV

Monte Vista Elementary School held its winter concert on Dec. 12. Students performed under the direction of Petros Boyadzhyan, music director, with assistant Sean Okaguchi. Photos provided by Suzanne RISSE

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

Benjamin Briggs’ 49er Diary – Part 2   Last week we covered the first part of the wagon train diary of Benjamin Briggs, who later went on to found La Crescenta. Briggs, two of his brothers and a friend set off in early 1849 to strike it rich in the gold fields. Halfway through the […]

NEWS FROM Sacramento » Laura FRIEDMAN

Our Year in Review December 2018 We did it! After a whirlwind year for our district and state, we find ourselves at the close of 2018. While there have definitely been some downs, we also have so much to be grateful for. And as I prepare to represent you for another term, I would like […]