By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition – CVDAPC – is in the process of “rebooting” the organization, which is approaching its third anniversary. To help better define its goals and reconnect with its sector partners, CVDAPC hosted a morning brainstorming session in the community room at Verdugo Hills Hospital on […]
Players and coaches talk offensive line, running back expectations and the battle for starting quarterback. By Maddy PUMILIA The Crescenta Valley Falcons football team can already be found on the field, practicing hard to get ready for the upcoming season. “Our biggest returners, based on last year, are our offensive line because a lot of […]
The 2012 Capital One Academic All-District Baseball Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, have been released to recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. The Academic All-District teams include three St. Francis High School graduate student-athletes from two different geographic districts across the United […]
By Leonard COUTIN Though none from Crescenta Valley High School qualified for the track and field CIF state championship held in Clovis last weekend, three somewhat local Pacific League athletes did have the chance to compete. Glendale senior Michael Davis ran the 200m and Apache seniors Alex McElwee ran the 400m and Sergio Gonzalez ran […]
Sons of CVHS track coach Mark Evans leave Santa Clarita school as track/cross country coaches. By Brandon HENSLEY To say their tenure as track and cross-country coaches at Golden Valley High School has been successful would be an understatement, but now their time has ended. Chris and Rob Evans, sons of Crescenta Valley High School […]
Angelenos finish week one of season with strong performances. The Glendale Angelenos, one of the elite summer collegiate baseball teams in the country, wrapped up their first week of the season with a solid record of four wins and two losses. Starting with a strong series against the East L.A. Dodgers, the Angelenos took the […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge kicked off the 39th Annual Memorial Weekend Fiesta Days celebration with 32 seasoned bridge players in teams of four each competing for first place. The bridge tournament is a cornerstone in the senior programming that takes place throughout the year at the community center. “It’s thrilling to be […]
Ask Phyllis! Selling short, how long before you can buy another home? Dear Phyllis, I got caught in the real estate downturn and purchased my home in 2005. I currently owe a lot more than its value. Is there a possibility that we could sell it via short sale and buy another less expensive home? […]
Rachel Sandman of La Cañada graduated from Rice University on May 12. Sandman received a Bachelor of Music degree. Khan Academy founder Salman Khan delivered the commencement address. Rice University President David Leebron congratulated the graduates with a handshake as they walked across the stage. This year, Rice awarded 1,665 degrees, including 881 undergraduate and […]
Independently owned Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is one of only 28 places in the United States with an Espresso Book Machine (EBM), a Time Magazine “invention of the year,” and the only location in southern California. The store helps readers connect with the books they want, and now, with the EBM, the staff can also […]