By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation luncheon on Thursday at the Oakmont Country Club. Not only was the afternoon event a time to introduce the incoming board and its directors, but it also was a networking opportunity for business owners and non-profit organizations. Inducted by past-president, attorney and […]
QUESTION: Our grandchild, a baby girl, was born with a heart condition. Because of that she had to stay in the hospital for three months because of a surgery she had right after she was born. She seems to be doing better but has to have frequent check-ups. While she was in the hospital, both […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. when Pastor Scott Peterson continues the Epiphany Series. This week, Pastor Peterson leads with a sermon titled, “Fish Finer.” Stay for a time of fellowship with coffee, donut, juice, and a surprise or two. All […]
The Importance of Being Prudent It’s January, which means the legislature has reconvened for a new year of Session, new laws have come into effect, and a brand new budget proposal has arrived on all of our desks from the governor’s office. The arrival of the initial draft of the year’s budget sets the stage […]
LCPC Parent Education announced its annual benefit, Keep Calm and Bowl On, on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Bowlmor Lanes in Pasadena. The benefit will feature a fun-filled night of good food, laughs and, of course, bowling. The event will be emceed by the beloved Rev. Dr. Chuck Osburn and renowned comedian Ron Pearson. The event […]
Rockhaven Sanitarium’s 95th Birthday – Realizing A Dream in Verdugo City In January 1923, a young nurse named Agnes Richards came to the Crescenta Valley following a dream. She dreamed of a sanctuary for women with mental illness. She had worked her way up in some of the toughest mental hospitals around, from a […]
There’s a new addition at Descanso Gardens, courtesy of La Crescenta resident Elisabeth Hales and her Girl Scout Gold Award project. The 16-year-old CV High School junior designed and constructed a decomposed granite path leading from the west parking lot, through the picnic area to the welcome center. Descanso Gardens director of Horticulture and Garden […]
Four Crescenta Valley High School students and one alumni participated in the Tournament of Roses Honor Band and another alumni played herald trumpet before the Rose Parade queen and court in the world-famous Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. CVHS seniors Kelly Moore and Chris Sandoval played the flute and quad drums, respectively. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Despite Crescenta Valley High’s second-half adjustments to slow down their hot-shooting opponent, the Falcons’ varsity basketball team could not do enough on Tuesday, suffering a home loss to Burbank High School 88-78. The Bulldogs grabbed an early first-quarter lead, led by five points at halftime, and never let up, even when CV […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Though the only work of his on Sunday’s program is a relatively minor one, it’s Tchaikovsky’s spirit that looms largest in Le Salon de Musiques’ January program. The Russian composer’s “Souvenir d’un lieu cher” will be the nexus of the concert, which takes place Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. […]