By Samantha SLAYBACK After taking an eye-opening trip to the Philippines last summer, Crescenta Valley High School social sciences teacher Pia Hugo took it upon herself to help Dalipuga Central School with its dire condition. In September, an article about the school raised awareness of the immediate needs of students at Dalipuga Central School and, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School students who are members of the Bridges program spent Saturday conquering their fears and building their confidence by rappelling off the Devil’s Gate Dam bridge in Pasadena. Bridges is a mentoring program that educates CVHS boys on options for their future. They take field trips to businesses and […]
RAPP SCREENING PLANNED RAPP – Read And Practice Peace – presents the film “Hellbound?” that takes a look at the concept of hell and presents an eclectic mixture of interviews that cover a broad theological spectrum. Guests will hear from pastors, atheists, an exorcist, heavy metal rockers and the notorious Westboro Baptists. http://www.hellboundthemovie.com/ The award […]
Meet Cheyenne, a 14-year-old rescued Whippet/Golden Retriever and his best buddy Aly! He is very gentle, patient, low-keyed, well-behaved and loving with all three granddaughters. He has enjoyed daily walks for the past 12 years in and around downtown Montrose and surrounding parks. His coat is extremely soft and, if you happen to see him, […]
By Isiah REYES Though she’s been teaching for more than 30 years, Cecilia Celis, music teacher and pianist for the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta, has no plans of leaving her profession – and her passion. Celis is a composer, pianist, arranger, teacher and organist, and holds a bachelor’s degree in music, major in piano, […]
Karen and Steve Pierce with Carol and Roger Young took the CV Weekly along during a “crazy” and fun trip to Cambria. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
“I owned the world that hour as I rode over it … Free of the earth, free of the mountains, free of the clouds, but how inseparably I was bound to them.” ~ Charles Lindbergh, aviator (the first transatlantic-solo and nonstop flight) Last week’s Weather in the Foothills included a prediction for “a slight chance […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK For several years, Glendale Community College has hosted visiting marching bands, giving the bands a chance to practice for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl game. Last year, the college opened its facilities to the Stanford marching band and in 2012 it welcomed the University of Oregon marching band. This […]
By Ted AYALA The announcement of the authors appointed to write the arguments for a handful of ballot measures appearing in the forthcoming election was made at Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting. Members of the public, as well as city government, will be drafting arguments for and against Measures C, D, E, and O. Their […]
By Jason KUROSU One hundred years have passed since the events of the Armenian Genocide, which claimed the lives of up to 1.5 million Armenians, and local groups are banding together to ensure that significant milestone does not pass unforgotten. “100 Days to 100 Years” is being hosted by the Armenian Clubs of Crescenta Valley, […]