La Cañada High School eighth grade student Ryan Morgan won the Boys 14 and Under Singles Division of the prestigious 117th Ojai Tennis Tournament on April 30, besting Ojai resident Takeyasu Sekiguchi 6-4, 7-6 (4). The Ojai tennis tournament’s history dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Past champions of “The Ojai” include […]
By Leonard COUTIN The Pacific League track and field prelims were hosted at Arcadia High School last Friday; the running of several heats caused the meet to run over six hours. The varsity field athletes did not have to qualify in the prelims. The athletes tested their strength against their rivals from each of the […]
The Annual Lincoln Talent Show took place earlier this month in the Lincoln Elementary School auditorium. It was under the direction of Lincoln Student Council advisors/teachers Nicolas James and Sara Morris. This year’s show was run entirely by the student council whose members worked backstage as well as undertaking the duties of masters of ceremonies. […]
Media Center Ribbon-cutting There will be a ribbon-cutting of Valley View’s new media center/computer lab on Thursday, May 11 from 6:15 p.m. (rather than 6:30 p.m. as stated before) to 7 p.m. The new computers and TV screen are up and running and the VV family wants to show their appreciation to those who donated […]
On April 20, the GUSD community celebrated the grand opening of the latest classroom building built using Measure S funds with a ribbon cutting ceremony at R.D. White Elementary School. GUSD Superintendent Winfred B. Roberson, Jr., GUSD Board President Dr. Armina Gharpetian, Board Member Greg Krikorian, and newly elected Board Member Shant Sahakian were on […]
Montrose Search and Rescue – A Water Mine Tragedy I’m next going to cover a tragedy that took place in our valley relatively recently. Because of that, I’m going to leave out the names and locations surrounding the terrible event. I write about it now, not to bring up bad memories for the families […]
Congratulations to Glendale City Council incumbents Ara Najarian and Zareh Sinanyan who retained their seats in the April 4 election and to Vrej Agajanian who will have joined them on the dais by the time this is published. I also send best wishes for a successful term to City Clerk Ardy Kassakhian, City Treasurer Rafi […]
Remembering Doolittle’s Raiders This month, April 2017, was the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Japan by carrier based B-25 aircraft. Lt. Colonel James Doolittle was the leader and flew the first plane from the deck of the USS Hornet (CV8). I find it amazing that in our local, state and national news, both printed […]
By Brian CHERNICK After a two-week hiatus, Glendale City Council members reconvened on Tuesday with newly elected council member Vrej Agajanian filling Laura Friedman’s seat. Vartan Gharpetian was chosen as mayor, replacing Paula Devine after she served a single term. Devine continues to serve as a council member. The council moved swiftly to approve a […]
By Charly SHELTON The drought may be over and the hills may be green, but the lasting effects of a five-year water shortage can still be seen in the trees of California. With reports of huge trees toppling over becoming more and more commonplace, it is safe to say that we are not done losing […]