By Brandon HENSLEY John Brinton is being remembered as a man whose intimidating demeanor often belied his passion and caring nature for helping teenagers learn the game of football. Brinton died Dec. 28 when he collapsed near the assisted care facility where his mother Jane resides, and was not able to be revived. It is […]
By Mark FABRICK The Crescenta Valley Lady Falcons basketball team grinded out a 31-22 victory in a sloppy game against Glendale High on Tuesday night. The Falcons were ice cold in the first half, but they came out with purpose in the second half led by senior guard Ella Stepanian. Neither team seemed to come […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON Eleven-year-old Dana Lee Ryan has been warming hearts since the age of 6 with an incredible singing voice that greatly exceeds her small size. For Dana, bringing joy to others is what singing is all about. “I love that I can make people happy with my singing,” Dana said. Dana sang the […]
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Students from St. James Elementary and Holy Redeemer Middle schools participated in the schools’ annual adopt-a-family program in December. Benefitting families in need through the St. Augustine parish in Culver City, each classroom “adopted” a family and gathered toys, clothes, and household items to show their spirit of community service during this season of giving. […]
The History Behind the Sagebrush District Controversy A constant theme in the story of the Crescenta Valley is that of border wars. Throughout our history we have been cut up and divided many times over. Residents see the Crescenta Valley as having clear borders geographically – defined easily by the Verdugo and San Gabriel Mountains […]
Over 40,000 New Laws. Whatever Happened to Gridlock? It’s that most wonderful time of the year when I get myself into trouble with some readers simply by pointing out a handful of the staggering number of new laws that have been foisted on Americans in general and Californians in particular as the New Year begins. […]
New year, new series: “Teen Trials & Tribulations in 4 Talks” Based on your feedback, please attend our series of presentations by experts on topics of interest to adults and to children: brain development, bullying, suicide prevention and underage drinking. These interactive talks are Thursdays, one per month, from January through April from 7 p.m. […]
Questions the Need for Dam Project When I read the “Crowd Protests Dam Project” article (Dec. 19), I was struck by a sense of déjà vu. This past summer, I attended a Santa Monica Mountains Watershed Committee (SMMWC) meeting during which another large dam project (Rindge Dam) was discussed. The proposed project would involve state […]
Boy Scout Eagle project targeted to expand on Rosemont Preserve’s teaching abilities. By Mary O’KEEFE Over the years, the Crescenta Valley has benefited from Boy Scout Eagle projects and Girl Scout Gold Award projects. From creating a welcoming garden at Pennsylvania Avenue and the Foothill (210) Freeway to the numerous gardens and murals around the […]