A premature start leaves CVHS out of the contest. By Leonard COUTIN The southern CIF track and field championship finals were held on Saturday in the Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. Sac College in Whittier. Four separate divisions of talent carved their names into the record book, each claiming their right to the […]
The Crescenta Valley High School mountain bike team wrapped up its regular season on May 6 at Power the Pinnacles in Lake Arrowhead. Now in its fourth season in the SoCal league, CV cycling had its most successful season to date ending the regular season with 17 podium finishes. Additionally, in the final season standings, […]
By Sammi SLAYBACK The end of a busy week culminated on Saturday with Crescenta Valley High School’s music department hosting their second car wash fundraiser of the school year. The event marked the first time that two car washes were held in the same year. It took place in the faculty parking lot on the […]
The Girl Scouts of Troop 626 at St. James Holy Redeemer received their Silver Award at a Girl Scout ceremony on Wednesday, May 16 at St. Luke’s in Temple City. The five were among 200 girls who earned the award. Emme Yekikian, Christina Aguilera, Emily Haug, Katie Taix and Sydney Flynn have been together in […]
At the recommendation of their teachers, 11 sixth graders from La Cañada Elementary and Palm Crest schools were selected to be honored with their parents by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada. Each of the students was selected because they display excellence in not only academics, but in their extracurricular and community activities. Students brought […]
The Bandit Vasquez and Dunsmore Canyon: Just Another Legend? The bandit Tiburcio Vasquez raided all over California from the 1850s into the 1870s. Not only did he make a name for himself, but he also left his name on many important landmarks in the Los Angeles area. Most local communities trace some historical connection to […]
She Lights Up My Life My wife has never met a light she doesn’t want to leave on. There, I said it. To be fair, and to prove the old axiom that opposites attract, I can be more than obsessive when it comes to turning lights off. My dear wife and kids can easily recite […]
Don’t drink. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t get in a car with someone who’s been drinking. This includes pot and every other drug. Stay with your friends and take care of each other. Text me the signal word and I’ll call. I’ll come and get you, no questions asked. You will be punished if you […]
Training prepares emergency personnel for all-too-common scenarios. By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone who has driven the Angeles Crest and Angeles National Forest highways has more than likely thought about it. Going around those curves in the road, seeing the long drops over the side. It isn’t uncommon to think what if there was a car or […]