Francis P. “Ron” Rondinone

Oct. 3, 1921 – Jan. 10, 2014 Ron was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army’s 8th Air Force as a B-24 flight engineer. He received a Certificate of Valor for his participation in the European Theater of Operations beginning on June 2, 1944. After the war, he married Ruth and […]

Northridge Earthquake 20 Years Later

By Charly SHELTON and  Mary O’KEEFE Monday, Jan. 17, 1994. At 4:31 a.m., a 6.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California. Despite being known as the Northridge earthquake, the epicenter was actually Reseda. The shaking lasted only 10 to 20 seconds, yet the force exerted on the ground was so intense that movement was felt as […]

Sagebrush and Technology Advances on LCUSD Agenda

By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN Well wishes were extended to the community at the first meeting of 2014 of the La Cañada Unified School District board of education on Jan. 7.  This is the school board’s second meeting since the November 2013 election when David Sagal, a Warner Bros. executive, Dan Jeffries, a prosecutor at the L.A. […]

ACA and Mental Health Services

By Jason KUROSU The establishment of federal health care reform affects a wide range of health services, as previously unattainable care will be provided to many individuals. Mental health benefits will be expanded under the new health care laws, as mental health is considered one of the 10 essential health benefits required by the Affordable […]

Bands and FLAG at GUSD Meeting

By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN The Glendale Unified School District board members were greeted at their first meeting of the year on Tuesday by the drums of Hoover High School student percussionists and goodie bags with items from each GUSD high school. Crescenta Valley High School’s ceramics students contributed to the goodie bags with ceramic pots. After […]

LCWC Hosts Antique and Collectibles Show

By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern The second annual La Crescenta Antique & Collectibles Show and Appraisal Event, held Saturday at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, reflected the deep tradition and history the Crescenta Valley is known for. The show attracted antique enthusiasts from across the foothills and Glendale who explored everything from antique china to a […]

Lady Falcons Basketball

Team Effort Leads Lady Falcons to Victory By Mark FABRICK Crescenta Valley Lady Falcons’ head coach Jason Perez couldn’t stop singing the praises of the players on his team following their 56-51 win over the Burbank High Bulldogs last night. “We have other kids who are starting to step up their games,” Perez said after […]

Penny Lane Gets Gifts from Dilbeck

For the eighth consecutive year, Dilbeck’s Studio City and Sherman Oaks sales partners fulfilled the special Christmas wishes of Penny Lane Children. “Every year I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our sales partners, buying everything from makeup to scooters, slides and bicycles,” said Pamela Topa, Dilbeck branch manager. “I always tell them not to […]

CV Weekly On The Move!!

CV Weekly made its way to Cuba in November as part of a 12-day government sanctioned people-to-people cultural trip. The group is in front of the Museum of the Revolution in Havana. “Cuba is a beautiful island with friendly, culturally rich people,” said Dianne Thompson (holding the paper). Anyone interested in getting more information about […]

People Making News

Danielle Comorre, a junior from Tujunga, has been named to the honor roll for the fall term at The Loomis Chaffee School. The Loomis Chaffee School, located in Windsor, Conn., is an internationally recognized college preparatory school for grades nine through 12 that fosters critical thinking and a global perspective in talented students from around […]