Weather in the Foothills

“Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?” ~ Cowardly Lion (“Wizard of Oz,” 1939) as snow fell on the field of poppies outside The Emerald City Last weekend found us on the Central Coast. As we left home Friday, a second hail storm was pelting the foothills. Like many of our storms this season, it was […]

Lady Falcons Look for Better Showing

Girls’ soccer has lost its last two opening rounds in CIF, but will get shot at changing that today. By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley girls’ soccer team will host a playoff game today at 3 p.m. at CV High School, and it will be what Coach Jorden Schulz hopes is the first step in […]

Learning to Fight Shakedown Lawsuits

By Mary O’KEEFE Shakedown lawsuits have been a problem for business owners for years. States, including California, have passed laws to help protect the business owner from these lawsuits while continuing to support and protect the rights of the public. But the lawsuits have continued despite the efforts of legislators. In response to a discussion […]

SPORTS notes

L.A. Falcons Holding Introductory Day The Los Angeles Falcons track and field team for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 will kick off its 2013 season with an introductory day on Feb. 16 at the Crescenta Valley High School track. The team, whose philosophy is that every child is a winner, will offer sprinting, […]

Teens Get Ready to M.O.V.E.

By Natalie MAIER Crescenta Valley High School, in conjunction with the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, will be having its second Many Opportunities Volunteering and Employment (M.O.V.E.) Fair on Thursday, Feb 21 in the high school quad from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. “The purpose is to bring volunteer organizations and employers together with the high school students […]

CV Weekly On The Move!!

Randy Michel of La Cañada Flintridge won tickets from ESPN-LA to attend the Laker game in Chicago – including airfare and hotel! He took his son, Ryan (CVHS Class of 2009, now a student and cheerleader at Ohio State University), and the CV Weekly to the United Center for the game on Jan. 21.

YOUTH Notes

Jog-A-Thon at Dunsmore Dunsmore Elementary School is having its 5th Annual Jog-A-Thon on Friday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the lower field. The PTA fundraiser is an opportunity for about 400 Dunsmore students (kindergarten through sixth grade) to stay healthy while also raising funds to support the school’s programs including funding […]

Calendar This

COOKING DEMO AT LIBRARY On Saturday, Feb. 16, the La Crescenta Library is having a vegetarian cooking demonstration from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Enjoy a pleasant afternoon with Chef Joanna Chen and discover how to create simple, delicious, healthy and compassionate meals for family and friends. La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La […]

Local Catholics Respond to Pope’s Decision

By Michael J. ARVIZU Pope Benedict XVI on Monday announced he will resign as the leader of the Catholic Church effective Feb. 28. The pontiff, 85, cited advancing age and declining strength of body and mind for his decision to step down. No reigning pope has resigned since Gregory XII in 1415 – 598 years […]