By Ted AYALA The triumph of modernism in music is usually designated to Arnold Schoenberg, to the post-tonal world he and the followers of the Second Viennese School embarked upon and mapped out beginning in the early 20th century. Yet as the 20th century recedes into the mists of memory, a path is seen that […]
The last community meeting/workshop for the skate/scooter park that will be located at Crescenta Valley Park was held on Saturday morning at the park. A skate park was first proposed about three years ago by local skaters led by Cooper Iven who was then a junior at Crescenta Valley High School. Iven, now a freshman […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Last Thursday evening, an important issue was discussed and explored in the Crescenta Valley High School library. Bullying prevention efforts in the Glendale Unified School District were shared with parents, students, educators and active community members as the second of four talks sponsored by CV Alliance. Scott Anderle, assistant director of […]
Feb. 15 3100 block of Markridge Road in La Crescenta, a man reported returning home to find his front door had been pried open. He entered his home to find the water faucets had been left on and the entire house was flooded. In addition, all the furniture and sinks had been smashed. A portable […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, March 4, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will screen the film “Father G and the Homeboys.” This documentary chronicles the work of Jesuit priest Father Gregory Boyle, who for two decades has helped gang members in Los Angeles find a new purpose and direction for their lives using his […]
101 Years of Fun with Cake & Dancing in the Streets! We’re going to party like its 1999! Wait, we’ve already done that. Fast forward to this Sunday in the Montrose Shopping Park where we will be celebrating “101 Years Of Fun” Montrose style. We know how to throw a party the whole family will […]
Students and their families had a spring feast celebrating Lunar New Year at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church where the Chinese Language and Cultural Program is held every week during the school year. Students from different class levels showcased their Chinese language skills by introducing themselves in Mandarin, and welcomed the New Year with traditional Chinese […]
By Ted AYALA The war that veterans face doesn’t end with the battles they fight in their tours of duty, according to some grim statistics. According to Gregory C. Scott, president and CEO of New Directions for Veterans, over 700,000 veterans are homeless. Of those, he noted, nearly 10% live in Los Angeles County. At […]
The community is invited to take a trip with family and friends to taste the flavors from around the world. The 30th annual Girl Scout Tasting Bee, where troops will represent countries from around the globe dressed in costume and serving “tastes” of that country’s fare, takes place on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Pacific Community […]
Building Blocks Anyone who has seen the recent theatrical release “The Lego Movie” has been humming the tune to the very catchy theme song. The lyrics seem very positive and optimistic and if you set aside the satire, the little yellow-faced characters make you feel like anything is possible and, as the song goes, “Everything […]