By Brandon HENSLEY There’s only one month left for returning high school kids to enjoy their summer (isn’t that weird to say?) and this week the varsity basketball team for Crescenta Valley High School finally got its break. With the team having played 29 games since summer league action began on May 31, Coach Shawn […]
By Jason KUROSU Beginning July 1, the Crescenta Valley Water District raised water rates at an estimated cost of $4.57 per household, citing infrastructural and maintenance-related necessities. As expected, there was backlash from CVWD customers, who have regularly lamented rising water rates. At the July 9 CVWD board meeting, the board discussed some of the […]
CV baseball is holding a fundraiser at Straw Hat Pizza on July 16. Come watch the MLB All Star game and support CV baseball. There will be door prizes and fun baseball pools for the game. Those who bring a copy of their current electric bill, and if it’s over $150 are legible for a […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The City of Glendale has joined a number of cities across California with the implementation of an ordinance banning the use of carryout plastic bags at large food retailers. The ordinance, which took effect on July 1, will also require smaller food retailers to follow suit at the end of the year. […]
Memories of the 4th Well, another 4th of July has passed complete with a fantastic fireworks show at La Crescenta Elementary School courtesy of the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Assn. According to organizers, this year was especially successful due to the perfect weather that we enjoyed in addition to the expertise of Fireworks America, the company […]
Introducing a New Executive Director “I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, Never settle for the path of least resistance, Living might mean taking chances, but they’re worth taking.” “I Hope You Dance,” lyrics by Lee Ann Womack It has been an honor and privilege to be the Crescenta Valley Chamber of […]
Foothill MWD Continuing to Offer Rebates for Conservation Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD) will continue to provide rebates for high efficiency toilets, turf removal and rain barrels beginning with the new fiscal year, July 1, 2013, announced Nina Jazmadarian, General Manager of FMWD. During the previous fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013, $30,041 in […]
Over 40 staff members of the Glendale Unified School District complete training that may save lives. By Jason KUROSU In preparation for a potential major disaster, 41 Glendale Unified School District principals and administrators received a three-day course in Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). The CERT program is intended to aid the public in the […]
By Ted AYALA The California Philharmonic provided some much needed relief on Saturday night from the oppressive heat and humidity that enveloped Southern California. A bit of Beethoven, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles, not to mention the open-air stage at Santa Anita, helped cool off the crowds. The orchestra turned up the heat in […]