Local Artists and Crafters Launch Re-Birth of The Rocky Art House

The Rocky Art House, a Crescenta Valley one-of-a-kind rock inspired home full of history from the earth, will host over a dozen local artists and crafters and their handcrafted items on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can check names off their holiday shopping list when purchasing handmade cards, jewelry, whimsical […]

There’s Work to be Done

By Brandon HENSLEY It rained during the first quarter of last Friday’s basketball game between the Crescenta Valley Falcons and Westlake Warriors. No, the gym didn’t need its ceiling patched up, but rather the rain came from within, specifically from the guys wearing orange jerseys. By the end of the first quarter, Westlake had drained […]

Coming Home – CV Alumnae Visit for Annual Basketball Game

By Timithie NORMAN The buzzer sounded and a crowd cheered in the gymnasium of Crescenta Valley High School on Saturday as a group of women alumnae basketball players challenged the current CV girls’ varsity team in the annual fundraising showdown. Approximately 15 past graduates gathered on campus to play a 32-minute exhibition game against the […]

RBAC Lends a Hand

On Dec. 2, the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC) 14U Boys water polo team volunteered at the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission cutting bread, preparing collard greens and peaches and peeling and chopping garlic. “Everyone enjoyed the experience,” said Sue Clark, parent of team member Jordan. “It’s wonderful that the team can give back to […]

CV WEEKLY FANTASY FOOTBALL III

Heurkins New King-of the-Hill, Tho Bui is this Week’s Opponent In a rematch of the 2011 CV Weekly Fantasy Football Super Bowl game, Holly Heurkins knocked off Dan Hooper 68 – 47. Heurkins’ team was led by 30 points from Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, 20 points from Saints quarterback Drew Brees and 12 points […]

SPORTS notes

CVLL 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 https://registration2.pointstreak.com/rfs/pslogin.do?leagueNo=2502&season=1d3d. Time for CSA Registration Online registration is now […]

Lose Some, Win More – Falcons Continue Tournament Play

By Aimee YEGHIAYAN After last year’s beyond successful season, winning the CIF Southern Section Division IV championship and ranking second in the state, the CV boys’ soccer team had a lot to live up to. So far these expectations have been met, despite their loss against Loyola Tuesday. Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to Loyola in the […]

Students Excited about Science at Mountain Avenue

By Misty DUPLESSIS Mountain Avenue’s Science Fun Fair coordinators Saty Raghavachary and Jackie Bodner have been getting students excited about science for the past three years. To kick off the fourth annual Science Fun Fair, this year the organizers held a mini-science display where past entries were recreated to generate creativity and excitement. “This kick-off […]

Seven La Crescenta Teens Among L.A.’s Emerging Leaders

Local young women honored at Hollywood luncheon featuring L.A.’s top female executive talent. Seven Glendale-area Girl Scouts have been named Emerging Leaders by Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles in recognition of their outstanding extra-curricular accomplishments. On Dec. 5, Heather Abrams, Morgan Beck, Mithra Bhadha, Antonia Issaevitch, Jillian Kauffman, Isabel Martos-Repath and Rachel Nakumra of […]

Local Schools Welcome Guest Principals for a Day

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Thursday morning, Dec. 6, the Glendale Educational Foundation sponsored the 21st annual Glendale Unified School District Principal for a Day The special guests performed many of the tasks that the principal would usually do, such as greet students in the morning, make announcements and visit classrooms. At Lincoln Elementary, Principal Williams […]