I heard Tina Givrad, PhD, test out her teenage brain presentation that she is making tonight at the Crescenta Valley High School library, and I cannot stress the importance of coming to the presentation to learn this information. Bring your kids and your kids’ friends. Spoiler alert: Until you’re in your mid-20s you have the […]
Cheers Chase I think Mr. Van Orden should check his wallet and tax returns. In his letter [Viewpoints, ‘The Horrors of Jim Chase Obamacare,’ Jan. 16], he speaks of the federal government paying for 100% of the Medicare cost that is later reduced to 90%. He also mentions free exams and screenings. All of this […]
By Isiah REYES The non-profit organization ASTER – Assisting Seniors through Enhanced Resources – is making plans that will benefit older adults and their families in the foothill communities this upcoming year. “The purpose [of ASTER] is to find as many resources that are available to seniors and their caregivers,” said Robbyn Battles, president and […]
By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN The coming changes in curriculum and funding for K-12 public education has left many questions unanswered. The first in a series of three presentations this month by the Glendale Unified School District superintendent and staff sought to answer some of those questions. On Jan. 15, GUSD members visited Crescenta Valley High School […]
By Ted AYALA Residents living along Cañada Boulevard will soon find that the first and last stretches of their daily commute will be getting a little bit longer. Glendale City Council on Tuesday night approved a contract worth over $10,000,000 to Sully-Miller Contracting Co. of Brea for infrastructure improvements along a stretch of Cañada Boulevard. […]
By Barrett SMITH Every January, at least for the first couple of weeks, a sense of determination seems present across the country as goals are set and resolutions declared for the new year. Some resolve to stop smoking or to read more classic novels; others promise to exercise more often or spend more time with […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It seems like anywhere you go in the Crescenta Valley these days there is sneezing, coughing and lots of tissues. The unseasonably warm temperatures, Santa Ana winds and low humidity are a hazard not only for wild fires, but also for those who suffer from allergies, even if they have never had […]
By Barrett SMITH The MonteCedro Retirement Community in Pasadena will welcome guest speaker Dr. Roger Landry who will be delivering a presentation entitled, “The 10 Steps to Successful Aging.” Dr. Landry served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force for over 22 years across five continents before retiring as a highly decorated full […]
The Live Well Senior program at Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC) helps the senior population and/or their caregivers navigate the hospital system and enjoy easy access to health care information and resources available in the community. The free program offers a variety of member benefits that include monthly luncheons featuring a physician speaker, medication consultations […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley High School boys’ basketball team went 1-1 this past week, falling to Pasadena on Friday 65-57 and winning at Hoover on Tuesday 68-43. Junior guard Kyle Currie scored 25 points on seven 3-pointers on Tuesday, as the Falcons improved their season record to 11-8, and 4-2 in a Pacific […]