Fun at Fantasy Springs Resort By Greg ARAGON It’s called Fantasy Springs Resort for a good reason. It sits in the middle of the Palm Springs desert like a giant oasis, welcoming travelers with flowing fountains and swaying palm trees, a sparkling pool and a luxurious hotel surrounded by gourmet restaurants, an award-winning casino, a […]
Phoenix Fan Fest was held December 12-14 at the University of Arizona football stadium, where the Super Bowl will be held in February. This little comic con offered media guests, comic writers and artists, workshops and shopping. There was even a nerd Santa photo booth, featuring Steampunk Santa, Admiral Santa of Starfleet and Darth […]
Everyone’s favorite cornball skippers are spreading the holiday cheer this year as the world famous Jungle Cruise becomes Jingle Cruise, a ha-ha-holiday classic in the making. Guests will see the jungle decked out for Christmas because a cargo plane crashed and dumped decorations along the way. There are lawn decorations in the African Veldt, […]
The CV Sheriffs, members of L.A. County Parks & Rec and the Early Rodders all show the strength of giving. By Samantha SLAYBACK For the past 30 years, the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has been sponsoring an annual toy and food drive during the holiday season. This year, the station partnered with L.A. County Parks […]
Ask Phyllis! Selling Your Home Made Easy Dear Phyllis, We recently met with a Realtor® to discuss getting our home on the market in February. She gave us a long list of what we should take care of, including removing clutter which I understand but she even recommended paring […]
By David O’CONNOR Bostin Lakin, a junior wide receiver from Crescenta Valley High School’s varsity football team, was selected by Assemblyman Mike Gatto to attend this year’s Rose Bowl game for being an inspiration to his team and to kids in the community. Each year Gatto gives away his Rose Bowl tickets to a local […]
By Charly SHELTON As the year draws to a close and the new one arrives, the world’s attention turns to Colorado Boulevard and the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. And for football fans, the Rose Parade is just a precursor to the main event – the Rose Bowl game later that afternoon. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Before his busy Christmas Eve night, in early December Santa took time out to visit the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. “We probably had about 60 to 65 kids,” said Cindy Charles, LCWC member. The LCWC, Junior Section annual Breakfast with Santa has been a tradition in Crescenta Valley for about 20 […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Connor Van Ginkel will spend part of his holidays in South Carolina playing football. The Crescenta Valley High School wide receiver has been selected and will play in the National Underclassman Combine (NUC) All-American game on Dec. 30 in Myrtle Beach. Players will start practice on Dec. 27, and the game will […]
By Lisa PAREDES ll 455 youngsters at Cerritos Elementary School in Glendale were treated to a special holiday gift-giving event on Dec. 17. Representatives of the Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center gave each student a personally chosen, wrapped holiday present. The annual December Spirit Assembly has become an event both those associated […]