The Extended Foster Youth Program – A Vision Unrealized Nine years ago California made history. In 2010, AB 12, The California Fostering Connections to Success Act, was signed into law. This made our state one of the first in the nation to create an extended foster youth program, an opportunity born from the federal […]
By Grace BENNETT, intern At the Rosemont Middle School (RMS) open house on Thursday night the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA), along with generous attending families, made tremendous strides in raising money for new Chromebooks for the classrooms. The school hosted multiple opportunities for fundraising, including a silent auction that featured the chance to bid […]
Scholarship Opportunities The following organizations are accepting applications for scholarships: The California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application in its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies, active in their schools […]
By Leonard COUTIN The CV Falcons held their first track and field Pacific League tri-meet of the season on their all season track facility against the Burbank Bulldogs and Muir Mustangs. Although the tri-meet had several more heats than is typical, scores were based on dual meet criteria. Coming onto the field was a high […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The students at Crescenta Valley High are enjoying spring break this week, while the athletes on the baseball team are continuing their solid play. The Falcons’ varsity baseball has won the first three games of the Babe Herman Tournament at Stengel Field, and played in the championship game on Wednesday against Birmingham […]
The Las Candelas Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show was held March 4 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. Over 550 guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and fashion show featuring fashions for men and women by designer Lourdes Chavez. Funds raised at the biennial event will be used to support the philanthropic work of […]
Jim Canfield brought the CV Weekly with him to New York where, in 21 degree weather, he paid his respects at the National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s […]
New Members March-ing In Hello, CV Weekly readers! The Crescenta Valley Chamber is proud to welcome our newest members! Introducing Shabani Dental. Dr. Shabani opened her practice in La Crescenta one year ago, in March 2018. She is a graduate of Glendale High School who then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree […]
Sara H. Kim, MD was recently named 2019 Physician Hero of the Year by Adventist Health Glendale Foundation (AHGLF). Dr. Kim will officially receive her award at the Foundation’s gala on April 14 at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles. “This is a distinctive honor because the Physician Hero is chosen by our patients,” […]
By Charly SHELTON Whether you reach for a Guinness or a dyed-green beer, there are enough St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around LA to suit anyone’s needs. From Long Beach to LA proper, there were events at pubs and restaurants to celebrate the Irish people, their diaspora in America and abroad, and the Irish culture that […]