Questions Portantino’s Actions Once again, Assemblyman Anthony Portantino trumpets his fiscal conservatism with his oft-introduced measure AB1787 to freeze the salaries of the highest paid employees in California (“Portantino To California Legislators: Eight Is Enough,” Feb. 23). “Freezing the salaries of the highest paid state employees until our economy recovers is a logical place to […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On March 2, Valley View students participated in a nationwide Accelerated Reader challenge, Read the Most from Coast to Coast. Students across the country exceeded their goal of taking over two million reading quizzes in one day. The PTA invited TV writer Patrick Rieger to speak with students to get them excited […]
Students at Village Christian In Sun Valley devoted a day to VCServes. The elementary students assembled hygiene kits and cleaned each other’s desks while the middle and high school students helped at community shelters. The school gathered at the end of their activities to talk about what they learned. Photo by Fontaina FUNK
Clark Magnet High School’s Parent-Teacher Association – PTA – took time to recognize those who make the Clark community special by presenting awards at its February meeting. Celebrating the PTA’s founding, parents and teachers were presented with honorary service awards and nominations, along with cupcakes and cookies. “There’s a cliché: It takes a village to […]
Lincoln Elementary School held its annual talent show on March 8 for family and friends with an encore performance for Lincoln students on March 15. The talent show was under the direction of first grade teacher Nicolas James. Every grade at Lincoln Elementary was represented in the show, from kindergarten through sixth. Student council members […]
CV made quite the run this year, but just like last season the most memorable moment happened on Senior Night. By Brandon HENSLEY Falcons’ guard Cole Currie said before the season his team could win a CIF section title. Coach Shawn Zargarian said this was his most talented team since he took over as head […]
For the Falcons to take back league from Arcadia, they will be counting on pitching and veteran leadership. By Brandon HENSLEY When the winter gives way to the spring, it means the roles are reversed when it comes to league rivals Crescenta Valley and Arcadia. The Falcons may enjoy the upper hand currently in basketball, […]
By Roger SONDERGAARD Fans at Montrose Park were treated to an outstanding game on Wednesday night, March 14, between the Mustang teams of Foothill Advertising and Jason’s Honda. Jason’s got out to an early lead, picking up three runs in the top of the first inning on singles by Manny Ortiz, Alex Salvador and Walker […]
While thousands headed to downtown Los Angeles for the annual marathon on Sunday, a different race was attended by local residents and civic leaders. A crowd of about 100 turned out at Santa Anita Racetrack for the annual Day At The Races. The fundraiser, which benefits the CV Chamber of Commerce and the Sheriff’s Support […]
At a luncheon held at Beckham Grill Restaurant in Pasadena, the Don Jose Verdugo Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution honored five students with good citizen scholarship recognition. Liz Craven, regent of the local DAR chapter, presided over the meeting and Barbara Rogers, chair of the DAR Good Citizens committee, introduced the students, their […]