‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ AT BURBANK LIBRARY The Burbank Public Library invites the public to spend a magical evening outdoors with a live performance of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Saturday, Sept. 20. Pre-show events begin at 4 p.m. with amazing acrobatic performances by E=MCirque followed by the show at 5 p.m. Bring […]
By Brandon HENSLEY It was a successful second week of action on the gridiron for local high school teams St. Francis and Crescenta Valley. Both the Golden Knights and Falcons improved to 2-0 with wins over non-league opponents last week. St. Francis quarterback Jeremiah Martin passed for 352 yards and totaled five touchdowns last Friday […]
Olive Garden recently invited members of the media and social media to come and sample some of the best they have to offer on their new overhauled menu. Adding over 20 new dishes, this is the biggest menu change in the company’s history and it is a change well done. These dishes are incredible […]
By Jason KUROSU The author principally known as Pseudonymous Bosch made a public appearance in La Crescenta Tuesday night, promoting the release of his latest book, “Bad Magic.” Bosch, who has been on the New York Times Bestsellers’ List for his Secret Series of books that follow the fantastical adventures of Cass and Max-Ernest, appeared […]
The History of Foothill Boulevard, Part 1 In a regional sense, today’s Foothill Boulevard is one of the major streets of Los Angeles, stretching 60 miles from San Bernardino to Newhall. But locally, we consider “our” Foothill Boulevard to be the portion that runs straight as an arrow from the Arroyo Seco to just beyond […]
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 in the Crescenta Valley was surely a day to remember. The CV Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Early Rodders Car Club organized the second annual Remembrance Parade, a commemoration of Patriot Day and an opportunity for the community to show its respect for those who died on Sept. 11, […]
By Isiah REYES Abraham Lincoln Elementary School celebrated the addition of new playground equipment for all the students to enjoy during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 16. “For years we’ve had a play structure and the kids have always loved playing on it,” said Lincoln Principal Stephen Williams. “As you know, in this valley we […]
By Leonard COUTIN The Falcons cross-country team took a road trip north last week to run in an invitational against non-league competitors from Newbury, Camarillo and Channel Islands. Unlike the Falcons’ cross-country course, which has many up and down portions, the Peppertree Park course is mainly flat and offers the athletes a chance to better […]
By Brandon HENSLEY September always brings the start football season, but in La Crescenta it also means it’s time to gear up for Joe’s Minibike Reunion Tour. For the third straight year, the minibike tour will take place at Crescenta Valley Park this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s a short, fun gathering […]
Ask Phyllis! Date Of Death Evaluations Dear Phyllis, My sister passed away last month and I am the executor of her will. Her home is in San Diego and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed over how much involvement there will be overseeing the sale of this home. The attorney informed me that for tax […]