Crescenta Valley Adventist School (CVAS) celebrated its 90th anniversary on Jan. 26 with an Open House Extravaganza. CVAS families, alumni and members of the community enjoyed food trucks, bouncers and games. Pastor Cary Fisher rededicated the school campus to God and Associate Superintendent Dr. Pam Forbes performed the ribbon cutting ceremony. Alumni as well as […]
The Victory Cheer Senior 3 team, coached by Patrick Waugh, Kevin Ahern, and Jillian Brockman, took first place at the CHEERpros State Championships on Jan. 25 in Ontario. The win gives the girls a fully paid bid to the CHEERpros Best of the West Competition in Long Beach on March 16. Senior 3 athletes are […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern High school students are known for achievements in sports and academics, but talented writers rarely get a chance to shine. On Friday night, students, parents, and teachers gathered at Crescenta Valley High School for a night of poetry reading to recognize student artists and authors. The event was hosted by the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A proposed cellphone tower at 5041 Cloud Ave. in La Crescenta has residents becoming unlikely activists as they work together to stop the 70 foot tower from being placed near their houses. “It’s going to be right across from my home,” said Marilyn Tyler, a nearby resident in the 3100 block of […]
By Jason KUROSU As part of the Glendale Unified School District’s emphasis on curbing bullying within its schools, the district is partnering with CV Alliance (formerly the Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition) to hold an anti-bullying event on Feb. 13 at the Crescenta Valley High School library. Dr. Scott Anderle, GUSD’s assistant director […]
Having Heart In just over a week, Valentine’s Day will be here – a day dripping with chocolate, diamonds and love (so we hope). Already hearts can be found everywhere. From elementary school efforts to full blown store displays, the symbol of love – the heart – can be found just about anywhere you look. […]
“Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine.” ~ William Feather, American author and publisher (1889-1981) Last week, a few inches of snow brought life to a screeching halt in Atlanta, Ga. School children and motorists were stranded on interstate highways. Why? Snow and ice are rarely […]
By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN and Mary O’KEEFE Guests to Saturday night’s dance at Crescenta Valley High School, featuring the award winning jazz band, will come out swinging – but in a good way. The annual swing dance is a unique opportunity to support the school’s Music Department, listen to tunes made popular by Tommy Dorsey and […]
Free Affordable Care Act Information Workshops are being held locally to educate the community on the Affordable Care Act and insurance coverage. Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is hosting two free seminars on the Affordable Care Act on two Thursdays, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the hospital […]
By Mary O’KEEFE La Cañada Flintridge residents have been receiving their Measure LC parcel tax ballots in the mail. It is now up to the residents within the La Cañada Unified School District’s area to approve, or not approve, a $450 annual tax. In reality residents have already been paying $150 annually, so this would […]