By Ted AYALA The music of composer Arturo Márquez has, over the 40 years spanning his career, earned the distinction conferred to his forebears – Silvestre Revueltas, Carlos Chávez, José Pablo Moncayo – of being the most often performed outside of his homeland of Mexico. Though saying “homeland” may be putting things too simply. Márquez […]
NEWS FROM JCK Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, (818) 548-2046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knit, crochet, and conversation. For more information, visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email […]
By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN Issa Al Hadeed, a 12th grade student at Clark Magnet High School and member of the Enviros team, described teacher Dominique Evans-Bye’s class as being “different.” “It’s one of those special classes,” he said. “It’s very different from a high school class, so [that] is why I joined it.” Evans-Bye’s display of […]
Crescenta Valley Adventist School (CVAS) celebrated its 90th anniversary on Jan. 26 with an Open House Extravaganza. CVAS families, alumni and members of the community enjoyed food trucks, bouncers and games. Pastor Cary Fisher rededicated the school campus to God and Associate Superintendent Dr. Pam Forbes performed the ribbon cutting ceremony. Alumni as well as […]
The Victory Cheer Senior 3 team, coached by Patrick Waugh, Kevin Ahern, and Jillian Brockman, took first place at the CHEERpros State Championships on Jan. 25 in Ontario. The win gives the girls a fully paid bid to the CHEERpros Best of the West Competition in Long Beach on March 16. Senior 3 athletes are […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern High school students are known for achievements in sports and academics, but talented writers rarely get a chance to shine. On Friday night, students, parents, and teachers gathered at Crescenta Valley High School for a night of poetry reading to recognize student artists and authors. The event was hosted by the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A proposed cellphone tower at 5041 Cloud Ave. in La Crescenta has residents becoming unlikely activists as they work together to stop the 70 foot tower from being placed near their houses. “It’s going to be right across from my home,” said Marilyn Tyler, a nearby resident in the 3100 block of […]
By Jason KUROSU As part of the Glendale Unified School District’s emphasis on curbing bullying within its schools, the district is partnering with CV Alliance (formerly the Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition) to hold an anti-bullying event on Feb. 13 at the Crescenta Valley High School library. Dr. Scott Anderle, GUSD’s assistant director […]
Having Heart In just over a week, Valentine’s Day will be here – a day dripping with chocolate, diamonds and love (so we hope). Already hearts can be found everywhere. From elementary school efforts to full blown store displays, the symbol of love – the heart – can be found just about anywhere you look. […]
“Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine.” ~ William Feather, American author and publisher (1889-1981) Last week, a few inches of snow brought life to a screeching halt in Atlanta, Ga. School children and motorists were stranded on interstate highways. Why? Snow and ice are rarely […]