Recycling Event Reaps Big Benefits for VV

Valley View Elementary School ended the year with a final recycling day that brought in $331 worth of recyclables. Early estimates were that it was the biggest recycling event at the school. Credit was given to parent volunteers who helped pack up three truckloads of merchandise that were delivered to the recycling center. This past […]

Parent Ed Donates to Local Non-Profits, Supports Outreach

The La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s (LCPC’s) Parent Education Program recently donated 10% of its fundraising proceeds, $4,312 in total, to local charities Harambee Christian Family Center and Elizabeth House. Harambee Christian Family Center emphasizes Christian education, affordable housing and employment opportunities through programs including after school programs, internships, preschool-sixth grade school, summer day camp and […]

Bringing Listeners Back to the Basics

Bringing Listeners Back to the Basics

By Brandon HENSLEY Almost daily, Jere Mendelsohn will put on a record by The Beatles. In this age of warped egotism and what it takes to navigate the music business, the famous quartet helps remind him why he started playing music in the first place. Music used to have a mystique, he explained. The way […]

NEWS FROM the CVTC » Harry LEON

To continue giving updates on the development of interstate 210, the California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close westbound Foothill Freeway (I-210) Angeles Crest Highway on-ramp and Ocean View Boulevard off-ramp beginning Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. as part of a pavement rehabilitating project. The ramp closure will remain in effect August 2017, weather […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

Montrose Search and Rescue – When Hikers Bit Off More Than They Could Chew It’s a common mistake. Hikers read about a particular hike, check their maps (“It looks pretty easy!”), and head out for what they estimate will be a “day trip.” But they’re halfway through the hike and it’s getting dark and cold. […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Did You Know? It always amazes me when we’re asked about something that went on around town but no one told us about it. Case in point: Apparently Rosemont Middle School hosted a meeting regarding what parents wanted in a new principal since Cynthia Livingston announced her retirement at the end of the school year. […]

CVHS Football to Open Season in Orlando

CVHS Football to Open Season in Orlando

By Brandon HENSLEY For the past four seasons, the the CVHS Falcons’ varsity football team kicked off its season by playing Verdugo Hills, either at VHHS or the Falcons’ home field at Glendale High. That will change this year when CV gets on a plane and flies across the country to commence the 2017 high […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Oh fair enough are sky and plain, But I know fairer far: Those are as beautiful again That in the water are; The pools and rivers wash so clean The trees and clouds and air, The like on earth was never seen, And oh that I were there.” – A.E. Housman, English poet and scholar […]

Cruising into Glendale

Cruising into Glendale

By Charly SHELTON Annual Brand Boulevard Cruise Night celebrates the car culture of Southern California. It’s that time of year again – time for classic cars, cool tunes and warm nights. It’s time for Glendale Cruise Night. Wheels are currently in motion to set up this 24th annual event that invites visitors to stroll up […]

Glendale’s Mayor Visits MSPA

By Nicole MOORE On July 6, the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. welcomed City of Glendale Mayor Vartan Gharpetian to its monthly meeting. Members of the MSPA were quick to express their concern over the now vacant Citibank location at 2350 Honolulu Ave. MSPA members voiced their apprehension in allowing a developer to build on the […]