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 […]

Flintridge Prep Rebels Roundup

Boys’ Basketball Jan. 8: The Rebels could not overcome a slow start, falling behind 14-6 at the end of the first quarter and lost to Providence 57-48. Scott Tsangeos had 11 points, and brother Andrew added 10. Jan. 10: The Rebels erased an eight-point fourth quarter deficit, outscoring the Panthers 16-6 in the final period […]

Free Income Tax Preparation

Beginning Feb. 5, residents can receive free income tax preparation under the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program provided through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a tax-exempt charity of AARP. Membership in AARP is not required. Free income tax preparation can be obtained on Wednesdays and Fridays at La Crescenta County Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. (corner […]

The Art of Relaxation

By Mary O’KEEFE “Breathe – let your mind and body relax.” These are words that start mediation sessions at St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Cañada, and probably the most difficult instructions to follow. Relax, according to Merriam-Webster, is a verb meaning to “become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight or stiff.” […]

Tough Choices in ‘Glitter Girl’

By Isiah REYES The Once Upon a Time bookstore in Montrose was packed with children and their parents on Jan. 12 as debut authors Stephen Webb and Toni Runkle celebrated the release of their first book together. “Glitter Girl” introduces readers to Kat Connors, a 14-year-old blogger obsessed with the world of high fashion and […]

Babysitting classes offered at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital family education program offers babysitting classes tailored for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 15. Classes will be held on Feb. 22, March 29, April 26, May 31 and June 28. Each class is a single, one-time class, held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the […]

Ascencia Hosts 8th Anniversary Gala

Tickets are now available for Ascencia’s 8th Anniversary Gala “All Aboard!” on Saturday, Jan. 25 at historic Los Angeles Union Station in Los Angeles. This formal dinner and live auction event is the agency’s largest annual fundraiser, welcoming over 300 community and business leaders in the greater Glendale area for a night of celebration and […]