By Mary O’KEEFE Shakedown lawsuits have been a problem for business owners for years. States, including California, have passed laws to help protect the business owner from these lawsuits while continuing to support and protect the rights of the public. But the lawsuits have continued despite the efforts of legislators. In response to a discussion […]
L.A. Falcons Holding Introductory Day The Los Angeles Falcons track and field team for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 will kick off its 2013 season with an introductory day on Feb. 16 at the Crescenta Valley High School track. The team, whose philosophy is that every child is a winner, will offer sprinting, […]
By Natalie MAIER Crescenta Valley High School, in conjunction with the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, will be having its second Many Opportunities Volunteering and Employment (M.O.V.E.) Fair on Thursday, Feb 21 in the high school quad from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. “The purpose is to bring volunteer organizations and employers together with the high school students […]
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, […]