By Ted AYALA The “Latin American boom” was a time of unprecedented growth and exploration in the literature of Hispanophone America; a time when writers like Julio Cortázar, Manuel Puig, Carlos Fuentes and Mario Vargas Llosa, among others, enriched their literary soil with an infusion of the modernism of the U.S. and Europe. It was […]
Through its Community Grants Program, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center awarded a total of $118,263 to nine local, non-profit organizations. The Community Grants Program is sponsored by Glendale Memorial Hospital’s parent company, Dignity Health. Since 1990, Dignity Health has awarded $47 million in grants in Californian, Nevada, and Arizona. “The organizations receiving grants are […]
By Natalie MAIER Mountview Retirement and Assisted Living Community resident Elly Jurgenson celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 9. She had plenty of friends and family visit her throughout the week, bringing her flowers and balloons in tribute of reaching the milestone. Jurgenson’s family moved to New York City from Thüringen, Germany when she was […]
From left, Brian and Kylee Casey (holding CV Weekly) with Kylee’s mom Holly Heurkins watching the game and eating gumbo and shrimp creole at Pat O’Brien’s Bar in New Orleans, La. “Love you Robin Goldsworthy at CV Weekly,” Holly wrote on her FB page. There goes my diet! We love you, too, and thank you […]
As millions of Americans prepare to host and attend Super Bowl parties next month, many may be unaware of the risks they may be taking. Party hosts need to understand their responsibilities when inviting people into their homes and serving food and drinks. “Before hosting a party for the big game, homeowners may want to […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Coordinating Council is accepting nominations for the 2012 Les Tupper Community Service Awards. Each year since 1969, the Coordinating Council has honored individuals and groups who have given outstanding service to the community. Nominations are welcome from members of the community. Nominees may be individuals, couples, students in grades 11 or […]
In 2012, the YMCA of the Foothills launched a Chaplain Services Program available to everyone in the community to come alongside anyone for encouragement and support in a caring and compassionate way. Led by Chaplain Mark Yeager, the Chaplain Services program will listen to anyone who needs help or guidance and recommend fitting strategies to […]
Montrose Travel welcomed in the new year by asking everyone to consider the following question: Where will you ‘Say Cheese!’ this year? From Alaska to the South Pacific, Montrose Travel is encouraging people to dust off their camera, pack their bags, and take that vacation they have been dreaming about. Whether it’s with friends, family […]
»CV basketball beats Arcadia and Glendale this week to improve to 8-0 in Pacific League. By Brandon HENSLEY It wasn’t supposed to be this easy, was it? The Crescenta Valley boys’ basketball team is more than halfway done with its Pacific League campaign, and the Falcons have remained unblemished so far; eight games, eight […]
By Alan der OHANNESSIAN Coming off a loss to rival Arcadia, the Falcons girls’ soccer team seemed unfazed on Tuesday, arriving on the field swinging against Glendale High School. CV’s relentless pressure resulted in 2-0 win on the road, and improved its record to 7-1 in the Pacific League (10-3-1 overall). “We’re trying to bounce […]