SCREENING PLANNED Gather, Inspire and Act and the Montrose Peace Vigil present “Disturbing the Peace” on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church. The film follows former enemy combatants – Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters – who join together to say, “Enough!” Doors open at 7 p.m.; film begins at […]
Jason Rowton of La Cañada started coursework at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado on Aug. 28 as a first-time freshman. Rowton’s major is undeclared. Fort Lewis College is the Southwest’s crossroads of education and adventure. Its blend of small classes, dynamic academic programs and a liberal arts perspective leads to transformative learning experiences that […]
Montrose Search and Rescue – Finding a Crashed Airplane on Catalina Island Because the Montrose Search and Rescue team is so highly regarded, it is often called out to exotic locations far from home. Such was the case in February 2009 when a small plane on a sightseeing run to Catalina Island disappeared on its […]
The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) is now accepting new members for the 2017-18 training class, which begins in September. An informational open house will be held for prospective members interested in joining on Saturday, Sept. 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Junior League of Pasadena headquarters at 149 S. Madison Ave. […]
Sung and Unsung Heroes Great thanks to firefighters who did a phenomenal job! They are heroes! I live near the fires. I have huge appreciation for these guys. On Sunday I was in Trader Joe’s. A guy in front, who had on a bright yellow T-shirt that said, “Scientology Volunteer Minister, Something can be done […]
CVCA is very pleased the City of Glendale extended for a year the exclusive negotiating agreement with the Gangi Company for the Rockhaven project. Hopefully that will allow time to arrange financing for the historic rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Friends of Rockhaven will be hosting tours on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. See […]
The La Tuna Fire was a hard-fought blaze that brought out the best in the community. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY, Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON As of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the La Tuna Fire was 80% contained, with 7,194 acres burned. There were a total of 211 firefighters, six bulldozers, three helicopters, 10 fire engines, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School has welcomed new staff this school year including a teacher who is taking on theatre stage arts. This is the first time CVHS will have a teacher dedicated to the art of stagecraft. According to Merriam-Webster, stagecraft is the effective management of theatrical devices or techniques. That sounds […]
Comedy Sportz Season Begins The first match of the Comedy Sportz-High School League season is Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Crescenta Valley High School MacDonald Auditorium. See the best in teenage improve comedy! The cost is $5 for students, $10 for adults. MacDonald Auditorium at CVHS is located in the 4400 block […]
Each year, students from elementary, middle and high schools across Southern California gather at Occidental College to participate in the annual Los Angeles County Science Olympiad. Participants spend months preparing for challenges in a variety of scientific disciplines ranging from anatomy to geography, from criminology to marine biology. Each of the competing schools send 15 […]