The third grade Girl Scout Brownie troop from Monte Vista Elementary recently completed work on a community service project to encourage recycling of plastic water bottles at their school. The girls purchased and decorated two large recycling trashcans for their campus. To get the word out to their schoolmates, the girls wrote a brief article […]
By Jason KUROSU The past year has seen some notable Montrose restaurants change ownership, some with less certain futures than others. The Rocky Cola Café, which enjoyed popularity and regular patronage at the corner of Honolulu and Verdugo for 25 years, has been undergoing renovations since its closure at the end of 2012. Jeffrey Williams, […]
Lincoln Elementary School placed in five art categories this year in the annual PTA Reflections art contest district-wide. The 2013-14 Reflections program theme was “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” Each year, students in grades kindergarten through 12 are recognized for bringing the theme to life through film production, dance, choreography, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. […]
More Rockhaven Sanitarium Ghost Stories As most of us in CV already know, Rockhaven Sanitarium is one of the brightest stars in the valley’s history. From 1923 to 2006, Rockhaven provided the absolute best of care to women with mild mental disabilities. Ladies who had often lived lives of great achievement were able to finish […]
By Ted AYALA The hopes of the city of Glendale for putting a tax measure before voters in the special election in June were dimmed earlier this week. Residents, according to a survey, feel “no great need” for more taxes. That was the result presented to the Glendale City Council on Tuesday night by Cerrell […]
Here is the paper for Thursday, February 6, 2014. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]
By Michael BRUER We conclude our interview with St. Francis varsity soccer coach Glen Appels who won his 400th game on Jan. 15, beating Crespi 2-1 for the Golden Knights’ first Mission League victory of the season. Q: A lot of players growing up in the soccer culture of California have to choose between playing […]
By Brandon HENSLEY For the Crescenta Valley High School boys’ basketball team, the theme the past week was “playing from behind.” The boys went 3-0 starting last Friday against Muir High School, Monday vs. Burroughs and Wednesdays vs. Burbank. They trailed in all three games, looking especially sluggish in the first two, but rallied for […]
CVHS boy’s basketball will honor and recognize the following senior players along with their families on Friday, Feb. 7th at 6:30 p.m. during halftime against Pasadena: Eric Bae, No. 15, Chris Bouchard, No. 20, Arin Pezeshkian, No. 21, Eric Patten, No. 24, Gio DeGuzman, No. 34 and Taylor Anderson, No. 54. Please join us for […]
Boys’ Basketball Jan. 30: Prep 75, Rio Hondo 39 The Rebels raced out to a 27 to 12 first quarter advantage and built a 49-17 halftime lead. Robert Cartwright had 18 points, and Kyle Hamane added 18 with 4 3-point baskets. Andrew Tsangeos added 11. Jan. 24: La Salle 71, Prep 68 The Rebels lost […]