from the desk of the publisher

from the desk of the publisher

Thanks and Thanks Again I want to start off by saying a big “thank you” to everyone who called, sent an email or texted to tell me how glad they were to learn that I wasn’t hurt in the incident outside of Indio last week. The picture of the shattered windshield was very sobering. Several […]

The Best Found at the 55th Annual Mt. SAC Invitational Relays

  The 55th Annual Mt. SAC Invitational Relays were held April 18-20 at the Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut. Hosting some Olympic and NCAA champion winners, as well as national and state high school top athletes, this invitational brought over 7,000 competitors from around the world for mid-season competition. Promoted as the World’s Largest Track […]

Baseball, Softball Look to Move Forward

  Both CV programs lose tough games to rival Arcadia last week before winning Tuesday, and now look at a busy schedule the week ahead. By Brandon HENSLEY If the Falcons are crushing the Mustangs, then it must be spring. While Muir High School can match Crescenta Valley on the basketball court and surpass it […]

Falcons Fall – Again – to Apaches

The Falcons track and field team faced off against its strongest rival in the Pacific League when it met the Apaches on Arcadia’s home track and field on April 18. Special guest to the meet was Rich Gonzalez, editor of PrepCalTrack.com, who acted as announcer for the day. Injecting historical meet stats as the meet […]

CVHS Stays Put in Pacific League

Falcon athletics’ bid to move to Rio Hondo League is denied in meeting last Friday. By Brandon HENSLEY Crescenta Valley High School’s bid to switch to the Rio Hondo League was denied by a vote of 23-5 during a CIF Southern Section Foothill Releaguing Chair Committee meeting at Hart High April 19. If CV’s bid […]

Sports NOTES

CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER CAMP Signups continue for British summer soccer camp taking place Crescenta Valley Park. Camps available for ages 3 to 16. Those who register before May 3 receive a free soccer jersey worth $40. Go to www.challengersports.com for more details and to register. For more information contact: Challenger Sports – Nick Howitt (760) […]

»CSA Game of the Week

GASFCU Hits the Road The CSA 10U softball team has played host to other local teams and has also traveled to nearby cities to play this season. Saturday afternoon provided perfect weather for fans to watch the 10U CSA Glendale Area Schools Federal Credit Union Blue Diamonds take on the Temple City Longhorns. The CSA […]

Once Upon a Time at the 2013 Festival of Books

By Ted AYALA Thousands of book-lovers across the region descended upon the USC campus over the last weekend to celebrate the 2013 Festival of Books. The annual gathering has become a major attraction for the region’s bibliophiles, gathering not only local bookstores, publishing houses, and media outlets, but also authors of world renown. This year […]

Fun & Fitness Sponsored by Rotarians

The Rotary Club of Glendale is hosting the inaugural Jewel City Fun & Fitness Ride. The fundraiser is being held on Sunday, May 19 at Verdugo Park. Proceeds from this event will help benefit low income and homeless children and adults served locally by Ascencia, Glendale Healthy Kids and the Glendale Salvation Army. The run […]

Relay For Life Survivor Brunch Hosted by Elks

Guests to the Sunland/Tujunga Elks Lodge on March 23 were greeted to a room filled with red and white flowers, colorful birthday balloons and the savory smells of a bountiful brunch in the making. The relaxing, festive and delicious venue was to celebrate “another birthday” for cancer survivors and caregivers from the foothills community. The […]