Fiona Genevive Bayliss

Sept. 22, 1919 – Nov. 29, 2012 Fiona Genevive Bayliss, 93, left this earth quietly in her bed from natural causes. She leaves behind her son James, daughter-in-law Karlene, her beloved animals, her nephews, and countless friends she made from her gift shop Fiona’s that she owned for over 50 years. She will be greatly […]

Portantino Receives Accolades

Portantino Receives Accolades

As Assemblymember Anthony Portantino’s tenure in the state Assembly draws to a close, several community organizations have recognized him for his work on behalf of the 44th Assembly District. The Pasadena Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held a “community thank you” and celebration for Assemblymember Portantino, citing his “outstanding service to the constituents of […]

Car Fire Causes Traffic Havoc

            By Mary O’KEEFE Around 4:15 p.m. today Glendale Fire Dept responded to a call concerning a vehicle fire on Pennsylvania Avenue just north of the 210 (Foothill) Freeway off ramp. The fire originated in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver is a construction worker who was traveling northbound […]

Santa Cecilia celebrates 20th anniversary with Beethoven and Brahms

By Ted AYALA It was fitting that the Santa Cecilia Orchestra chose to crown its 20th anniversary concert with a symphony that cost its composer some 20 years to compose. Johannes Brahms’ gruff Symphony No. 1 capped a program which intended to depict triumph. Not just for their respective composers, but for the orchestra, which […]

Wallfisch’s LACO debut hot and cold

By Ted AYALA Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) Music Director Jeffrey Kahane stepped aside for the ensemble’s November 10 concert at the Alex Theatre. In his place was the LACO debut of 33-year-old guest conductor Benjamin Wallfisch, the scion of one of Britain’s most distinguished musical families. His work has garnered praise not only for […]

Bell Gets Shot With Tigers

By Brandon HENSLEY A former Falcon is revving up to play in The Motor City. Pitcher Trevor Bell signed with the Detroit Tigers this month, less than four months after being released by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It happened fast for Bell, who said Tigers’ assistant general manager Al Avila left a message […]

CV WEEKLY FANTASY FOOTBALL III

All-Star Team Wins, Hooper Faces Aristo This Week An All-Star team, selected by former King-of-the-Hill winners, won the inaugural Thanksgiving Week All-Star game. Led by Houston running back Arian Foster (23 points), Denver quarterback Peyton Manning (20 points) and Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson (20 points), the All-Star team beat current King-of-the-Hill Dan Hooper 82-64. Scoring […]

Alumni Game Brings Out Best Past and Present Falcons

By Brandon HENSLEY The biggest test the Crescenta Valley boys’ basketball team faces every season comes from guys with bad knees whose day jobs have nothing to do with leather balls and hardwood. Some of them graduated high school decades ago. So, that stuff about being a huge test can’t be right … right? When […]

SPORTS Notes

Greco to Play with Lady Falcons Crescenta Valley High School alumna Michelle Greco is slated to play in the CVHS girls’ alumni game on Saturday, Dec. 8 in the CVHS south gym. Greco, a former CV, UCLA All Star and WBNA player, will join in the varsity game with many talented alumni. Greco was the […]

Holidays Bring Boutiques to Benefit Non-Profits

By Natalie MAIER Prom Plus, the McGroarty Arts Center and the Stone Cottage Boutique are just some that are kicking off this holiday season by holding annual boutiques for members of the community to come shop for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts while supporting local businesses. Prom Plus is having its third annual boutique and fundraiser […]