Softball Shut Down by Brooks, Burbank
By Brandon HENSLEY Starting pitcher Caitlyn Brooks was dominant against the Lady Falcons’ softball team on Thursday at Crescenta Valley High School, leading her Burbank Bulldogs to a 9-1 victory. Brooks, just a sophomore, struck out 14 CV batters and allowed one unearned run on […]
Crescenta Valley Splits Win with Burbank
Story and Photos by Leonard COUTIN The CVHS Falcons faced rival Burbank Bulldogs on their home track on March 28. The Falcons took the win in the 400m relay, running 44.9 with the team of Han Kim, Byung Jun Kim, Han Ool Lim and Christ Ordookhanian. The Bulldogs won first place in the 100m (11.3) […]
The Votes Are In
Election night 2013 ends with Najarian, Friedman, and Sinanyan in lead; estimated 4,000 provisional ballots yet to be counted. By Ted AYALA The night dragged on, but the spirits of the two-dozen city staffers and volunteers at Election Day headquarters never ebbed. Beginning at 8 p.m., ballots submitted in Tuesday’s city election were processed and […]
Straw Hat Slated for April Opening
By Jason KUROSU The Straw Hat Pizza Grill is set for a grand opening this April, the latest addition to La Crescenta’s restaurants and the 11th Straw Hat in Southern California. Straw Hat will be located at 3463 Foothill Blvd., the spot formerly occupied by Shakey’s and Uratu. Owner Christopher McReynolds said he and his […]
Vons Market Robbed
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to a robbery that occurred on Friday at 5:43 p.m. at Vons Market. A cashier reported he had noticed a man’s “suspicious behavior” while he was standing in an aisle in the store. The two made eye contact a few times. The cashier left briefly to assist a customer […]
CRIME BLOTTER
April 1 5300 block of Ramsdell Avenue in La Crescenta, a floor safe, cash, computers, jewelry and cameras were stolen from a home. A resident reported returning home after work to find his front door still locked however the interior of his home had been ransacked. After an investigation it was discovered the rear patio […]
Country Fair Promises Fun for Everyone
The Hometown Country Fair boasts carnival rides, barbecue and a car show. By Tyler BIDDLE The fair is coming to town. On April 6, the Hometown Country Fair returns to Crescenta Valley Park for its eighth consecutive year and promises to almost double in size from last year’s turn out. The event will feature about […]
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FREE SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES The Glendale Commission on the Status of Women is sponsoring free self-defense classes for women and girls ages 12 and up in Glendale. Classes are from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The next class will be offered on Wednesday, April 10 at Glendale Community College, Student Center Conference Room (SC212), 1500 No. […]
Feeling Better These Days
Despite the loss of Cole Currie, CV baseball is turning it around as the league schedule kicks in. By Brandon HENSLEY The old guys came to Stengel Field last Saturday and let everyone know that newer isn’t always better. But despite the Crescenta Valley High alumni baseball team’s 2-1 exhibition win over the current varsity […]