After almost three years, the safety concrete barriers are outward bound. By Jason KUROSU The 2009 Station Fire did not just devastate with flames but the newly burned hillsides presented an ongoing threat of mudslides during the rainy season. The fire burned more than 160,000 acres, destroying much of the vegetation in the foothills, which […]
By Jason KUROSU Because earthquakes continue to weigh heavily on the minds of Southern Californians, the Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Expo focusing on earthquakes on Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will provide the public with information on what to do in preparation for […]
The Glendale Kiwanis Club recently donated $345 to No Worries Now, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that holds proms for teens with life-threatening illnesses. The funds will pay for 15 teens – including several from Glendale – to attend the organization’s sixth annual prom, which will be held June 6 at Sony Studios for 500 ill teens […]
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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 […]