By Michael WORKMAN It’s strange to realize I practically grew up playing “The Sims” series since it debuted way back in 2000 when I was still in sixth grade. It was a wonderful cartoony game about controlling the virtual lives of sims, from getting them jobs to making sure they don’t starve to death. No […]
By Charly SHELTON After a 65 million year hiatus, dinosaurs are back on stage once again by popular demand. No, not the stage of life in the Shakespearian sense, but literally on a stage with lights, curtains and an audience. This weekend only, the Staples Center will be home to 187 million years of evolutionary […]
By Brandon HENSLEY It may not have been the prettiest start to a season, but once the Crescenta Valley High School football team shook off the rust, the 2014 opener against non-league opponent Verdugo Hills looked eerily similar to the opener in 2013. In that game, the Falcons went on the road to Verdugo Hills […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK It is generally known that Mother’s Day comes in May and Father’s Day in June, but what people might not have known is that there is a special day for grandparents celebrated in September. National Grandparent’s Day falls on Sept. 7 each year, and Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse decided to honor this […]
9/11 and 9/12 Today we have the opportunity as a community to gather to remember the horrific events of 9/11/01. This we will do despite the sorrow, pain and – for many – rage it will reignite in us. But it’s important for us to remember, especially on this one day, so we can honor […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “If tears had audible language, a shriek would go up from these States which would startle the world from its propriety.” ~ The Richmond Whig newspaper from the Library of Virginia days after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. As a country, we have faced many dark days. They are days that […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild has finalized its plans for the book and author luncheon that is taking place at Angeles National Golf Course in Sunland on Oct. 28. The event benefits the Orthopaedic Institute for Children and their proposed ambulatory surgical center. All monetary donations and 100% of profits from the luncheon will […]
Rosemont Middle School principal Cynthia Livingston, assistant principal Ron Sowers and Jaclyn Scott took the ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) ice bucket challenge on Thursday, Sept. 4. The challenge came from the students but teacher Shannon Kracker wanted to make it a challenge to students as well. The three administrators would accept the ice bucket challenge […]
A ribbon cutting was held in July at the newly opened Howard’s TV & Appliance with Carlos Rodriguez, Nancy Pun and Mike Murphy. Dignitaries at ribbon cutting included Elise Sinay, Dave Rodriguez, Miguel Carronza, Calvin Riiz and Bill Ruiz. Additional dignitaries included Gary Krumroy, Tony Velasco, Faisal Quiyum, Meliss Brawtogan and Rita Hadjimanoukian of Supervisor […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although it was hot on Saturday, local organizations gathered together to celebrate Prom Plus’ 20th anniversary at Crescenta Valley Park. Prom Plus alum Eli Locke braved the sweltering heat and played guitar for those at the park. Planners wanted the picnic to be a place where organizations that do so much for […]