By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has a community feeling, from the often-used community room to the numerous events sheriff personnel attend throughout the area. That community feeling extends even behind the scenes, reflected in a new mural painted on the rear exterior wall of the station. In an effort to maintain a positive […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This has been a difficult holiday season for the family of missing mother and daughter Megan (Ganajian) Dipiazza, 33. They continue to scourer Facebook, call friends and have the Glendale Police Dept. on speed dial in their effort to find Megan. Megan went missing on Nov. 11 after an argument with her […]
In May, the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge decided to take a fresh approach to its fundraising and other activities when Deb Jordan was appointed as executive director. The board of directors unanimously chose to focus on raising the profile of the center, made staff changes and showcased the year-round activities while adding more […]
Falcons open Pacific League play at Muir on Friday with a much different look than last season. By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley High School Falcons boys’ basketball team kicks off its Pacific League schedule on Friday, and what a test it will be. The Falcons will travel to Muir for a 7 p.m. date […]
CVLL Hosting Camp, Holding Sign-ups Crescenta Valley Little League is now holding baseball and softball sign-ups online. Registration deadline is Jan. 10. Pay now or pay onsite at tryouts. All fees increase $25 for registration after Jan. 11. Avoid late fees – register today. To register online, visit cvlittleleague.com. Time for CSA Registration Crescenta Sports […]
Taylor Bosveld Wins Junior King-of-the-Hill Taylor Bosveld defeated Carl Dinger 83-66 to win the CV Weekly Fantasy Football III Junior King-of-the-Hill. Bosveld’s team was led by Denver quarterback Peyton Manning and Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson. New England quarterback Tom Brady and New Orleans wide receiver Marques Colston were Dinger’s most productive players. Five Qualify […]
By Charly SHELTON On Dec. 7, high school teams from around the area met at the Jet Propulsion Lab in La Cañada with a single purpose – to make a robot that flings toilet paper better than even a group of angry high schoolers. The JPL Invention Challenge has become a tradition for many students […]
LCPC’s Parent Education Program kicked off the holiday season with its highly anticipated Advent Celebration and Christmas pageant on Dec. 5 in the LCPC sanctuary. Pageant Director Sloan Walsh narrated the three/fours and family classes through an old fashioned Christmas pageant and the singing of “Happy Birthday” to Baby Jesus. Later, the two’s classes, led […]
For the past three years, Kiwanis Builders Club at La Cañada High School has been growing, reaching its capacity of 35 eighth graders with a waiting list of students who wish to join. Membership is currently limited due to space constrictions at the school. Recently, officers of the LCHS Kiwanis Builders Club joined the adult […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When someone mentions Russian dance, most would think of classical ballet. But on Dec. 28 and Dec. 30, audiences at the Alex Theatre will see a different side to that stereotype – a side inspired by American jazz music. About 25 years ago, Russia was a different place. The Iron Curtain was […]