Berkuta Named La Cañadan of the Year

Retired L.A. Sheriff’s Dept. lieutenant and former LCF Public Safety commissioner Nicholas Berkuta III was named La Cañadan of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada. Berkuta, his wife Mary Ann and their family have been La Cañada Flintridge residents for 37 years. “Nick served in the city as a young deputy sheriff […]

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Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!   Helping Seniors Plan their Move Dear Phyllis, My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a seniors apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I think it is too soon for her to give up her home. But I do concur […]

People Making News

Kyle Ek, a resident of La Cañada, received a Bachelor of Arts in political science during the December 2012 SMU commencement ceremony. After the university-wide commencement, SMU’s schools and departments held individual receptions throughout the day to honor graduates. SMU is a nationally ranked private university in Dallas founded 100 years ago. ___________________ The following […]

Burroughs Ends CV’s Streak

Falcon baseball suffers tough loss at home in a game of missed opportunities By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley High baseball team had its six-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night at Stengel Field to the Burroughs Indians, losing 8-7. The game ended with Joe Torres being called out at first base when the throw barely […]

Cookson is a Rally Killer

Outfielder’s clutch defense helps Lady Falcons preserve league win over Burroughs By Brandon HENSLEY There wasn’t a pool to be seen at Burbank’s Olive Park Tuesday afternoon, but Hannah Cookson dived right in anyway. The junior centerfielder made two sprawling catches late in the game against the Burroughs Indians to help her Falcons to an […]

Falcons Found at Arcadia

By Leonard COUTIN The 46th Annual Arcadia Invitational was held at Arcadia High School on Friday and Saturday. In addition to hosting local and national athletes, the invitational welcomed athletes from as far away as Australia, Canada and New Zealand. For the Crescenta Valley athletes, it was a time to compare their progress against many […]

Valley View Moms and Sons Take Part in ‘Minecraft’ Olympics

By Misty DUPLESISS The Valley View PTA again transformed the school into an interactive arena for moms and their sons during its annual mother/son event. Mothers and their sons donned Creepers and Villagers shirts and outfits from the popular video/computer game “Minecraft.” This was the first year that moms and their sons had the chance […]

Students Help Kiwanis Replant

Celyn Peralta, Alana Sy, Kelly Huang and Victoria Hernandey from Franklin High School are shown helping the La Cañada Kiwanis AM plant small trees at Chilao Campground in Angeles National Forest on March 16. Two-hundred small trees were planted with the hope that the forest will be replenished within three years. Submitted by Marilyn CABLE

NCL Glendale Seniors Honored at Presentation Ball

Fragrant flowers and twinkling lights greeted young ladies in white ball gowns escorted by their tuxedoed dads with friends and family members looking on. Above the stage was a backdrop of a luminous moon, representing the theme chosen by the Class of 2013 for the National Charity League, Inc.’s 62nd Annual Senior Presentation “Dancing in […]