By Michael BRUER St. Francis varsity soccer coach Glen Appels has been molding soccer players in La Cañada since 1989. He won his 400th game on Jan. 15, beating Crespi 2-1 for the Golden Knights’ first Mission League victory of the season. In addition to being the head coach, he teaches junior and senior AP […]
By Brandon HENSLEY One night at the CrossFit Survival studio in La Crescenta, a man walked in to meet with coaches Shannon Franklin and Erik Boyd. He opened the doors and saw Boyd performing gymnastic moves on rings that hung from the ceiling, quickly dropping down and going into a “burpee” – a pushup when […]
Peyton’s legacy, Seattle’s defense and cold weather: CV Weekly’s sportswriters make their picks for the Big Game. Brandon HENSLEY The easiest Super Bowls to watch are the ones where your heart can sit comfortably without being pulled in every which way, where you don’t have to sit on the edge of your seat rooting for […]
Celebrating 90 Years for Crescenta Valley Adventist School This weekend, Crescenta Valley Adventist School (CVAS) celebrated its 90th anniversary with an open house extravaganza. The CVAS school families, alumni and members of the community enjoyed food trucks, bouncers and games. Pastor Cary Fisher rededicated the school campus to God and Associate Superintendant Dr. Pam Forbes […]
Maria Muriello, sales partner with the La Crescenta office of Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living, celebrated 25 years as a consistent top producer in the foothills community. Her approach is simple: premier service in every aspect remains a top priority. Every client deserves a qualified realtor that delivers top-notch service and personal care. “I love […]
3 Over 30 “In order for there to be any kind of longevity there’s got to be some history.” Edwin Starr Avid local history buffs and those familiar with the Crescenta Valley Historical Society’s vast knowledge of our valley know of the foundation of La Crescenta and our foothills. This community carved into the San […]
Members of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada recently honored Palm Crest School “Terrific Kids” during its luncheon meeting. Member Pat Flynn coordinated the event and each student was introduced by club members. Terrific Kids is a regular Kiwanis program and event. Students are invited, along with their parents, to attend the meeting and to […]
CV Youth Town Council College prep night takes place tonight, Thursday, at La Crescenta Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. College experts will be offering a free workshop to show parents how college (any college) can be affordable. Tools will be available to help with filing college applications and attaining grants. The Youth Town […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild began the new year with the 16 guild members in attendance at the home of Marie Baker, president. The meeting was opened with congratulatory comments concerning the success of the Authors Luncheon held Oct. 29. Plans are underway for the 2014 luncheon scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Angeles […]
VA Health Care Meets ACA Rules Submitted by Andy GERO If you are enrolled in VA health care, you don’t need to take additional steps to meet the health care law coverage standards that began Jan. 1. The health care act (Affordable Care Act) does not change VA health benefits of veterans’ out of pocket […]