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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU For Christians around the world, Ash Wednesday is traditionally known as the beginning of Lent. The 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week are some of the most sacred for Christians. In the fourth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, 40 days is the amount of time Jesus spent alone in the […]
8 Habits of Love How do I know I’m living the life I should be? How do I best help others when they need it? How do I talk candidly with difficult people? Every person can live a full and creative life if they can learn to move through troubling emotions such as fear, anger, […]
By Maddy PUMILIA The Crescenta Valley High School Key Club, in conjunction with Montrose-La Crescenta Kiwanis Club, is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 24 to raise money for two charities. The goal is to fill a 28-foot trailer with items the Goodwill store can sell. In exchange, Goodwill will donate $1,500 to two charities: […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Local Real Estate agent and entrepreneur Michael Shaar was recognized by the Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors. About 1,800 members belong to the organization that named Shaar Realtor of the Year during a ceremony held on Dec. 14. Shaar was chosen for the award by his peers due to the contributions he […]
There’s a Cozy Valentine Table Waiting Just For You! Happy Valentine’s Day, dear readers! It’s the start of a special day and there are so many ways to celebrate. On a day like this, why not choose to forgo doing dishes in favor of being served something you can’t make at home? In many surrounding […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday on a motion that would bring the former Tuna Canyon Detention Station site closer to achieving historical monument status. At their Tuesday morning meeting at Los Angeles City Hall, the council members voted 14-0 on a motion that would prepare an application […]