By Mary O’KEEFE Nurses at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital continue negotiations with the hospital’s administration; however, at this point, their patience is stretched beyond their limits and a strike is becoming more of a possibility. This week nurses at USC VHH began wearing buttons that state they will strike to keep patients safe. The USC […]
Whether they came out for the horses, the food or the silent auction, everyone was a winner at the 7th Annual Crescenta Valley Day at the Races held at Santa Anita Race Track on Sunday. The fundraiser benefitted the Montrose-Verdugo City and CV chambers of commerce and the CV Sheriff Support Group. Participants paid $25 […]
By Isiah REYES Clark Magnet High School celebrated its Founder’s Day with the presentation of Reflections and Honorary Service Awards at the school’s auditorium on Feb. 26. The PTA auditorium was decked out with decorations and complimentary food was available for all in gratitude for the contributions of Clark Magnet High School’s administration, custodial staff, […]
By David O’CONNOR In a thrilling contest that was decided by a fielding error in extra innings, the Crescenta Valley Falcons outlasted the Granada Hills Highlanders 1-0 in the second round of the Babe Herman tournament at Stengel Field in Glendale on Monday. Coming off a dominating 13-2 win over the Highland Bulldogs in the […]
The Don José Verdugo Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented exceptional local high school seniors with the organization’s prestigious Good Citizen Award at a luncheon held in their honor recently. The award, created in 1934, is presented to students selected on the basis of their outstanding qualities of leadership, dependability, service and […]
By Isiah REYES The Crescenta-Canada Family YMCA unveiled its new “Garage” youth development center during a March 10 ribbon cutting ceremony. For the past six months, the work was being done to make the Garage a very special place for youth. Inside is a weather station, a 3D printer and robotic equipment. The Garage houses […]
By Jason KUROSU The Little Landers Historical Society in Tujunga hosts regular programs at the Bolton Hall Museum covering various aspects of Tujunga history, though perhaps none quite as ancient as the presentation this past Saturday. Shelton covered the history of the area from a paleontological perspective, describing his findings as a student and volunteer […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday the American Legion Post 288 celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a lot of green and a lot of corned beef. “We had 170 [dinner reservations],” said Mike Baldwin of Post 288. Post 288 has had a St. Patrick’s Day dinner for years, however until about two years ago it was […]
Orange Spaghetti? Silly String? UFO Droppings? What Is It?! You’ve seen it, and no doubt wondered what the heck it was – tangles of bright yellow or orange string that cover plants, usually out in the chaparral, but sometimes in your yard as well. There are currently great masses of it on either side of […]
By Jason KUROSU Though they are increasingly adept at utilizing social media resources, some teenagers’ social media habits are hurting their future career opportunities or even implicating them in crimes, according to school district and police officials. A GUSD hosted parent forum on internet safety examined the latest issues regarding social media use, including a […]