By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police officers, volunteers and civilians were honored at the 17th Annual Police Appreciation and Awards Luncheon on Thursday. The awards ranged from marksmanship ability to boots-on-the-ground police action. Officer Frank Martinez was awarded a Divisional Commendation for his professionalism, calm and quick thinking when he faced a reportedly disturbed man with […]
Ask Phyllis! How to get your offer accepted Dear Phyllis, I have been looking at homes for over a year and have made four offers and can’t seem to get a home. I am not low balling, but making good offers, have a large down payment and am preapproved. I am feeling very frustrated and […]
The insurance brokers and agents of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena announce the local qualifying tournament for the Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Classic. The event will be held at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale on June 19. The cost of the event is $45 per player and will include 18 holes of golf and […]
A hit batter and an out at home are key plays as Falcons say farewell to a successful year. By Brandon HENSLEY Much sooner than anyone at CV would like, the Falcons baseball season is over. It ended May 17 in the late afternoon sun at Stengel Field against a team with a losing record. […]
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 […]