Living In Wonder-land Increasingly, we’re living in a land of wonders. I submit for your consideration: I wonder … if anyone else finds it unbelievable that the California Department of Health Services has just made it possible for boys (“boys” being the operative word here) as young as 12 to order condoms – free of […]
The Woman in the Iron Lung One vivid memory of my time at La Crescenta Elementary School was waiting to cross the street to the school on the corner of La Crescenta and Prospect avenues. We kids would surreptitiously glance across Prospect to the bay window of the house on the corner. Quite often we […]
“Say what you mean, but don’t be mean” I am a mother, grandmother, and a very happy homeowner in beautiful La Crescenta. As our community unites together, may we always pray for Drew Ferraro, his family, his friends, his great teachers and wonderful CVHS. Perhaps we can tell our children to remember to always reach […]
“A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.” – Benjamin Franklin By Mary O’KEEFE On Feb. 17, Ben Franklin would have been proud as members from local high school robotic teams met at the home of the Falkons to share a barbecue meal […]
Liana Issagholian, a second grade student at Chamlian Armenian School in La Crescenta, has been selected as one of the winners of the 32nd Annual Children’s Bookmark Contest sponsored by the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Liana was one of six Chamlian students who competed at the district level after winning at the local […]
Pancake Breakfast & Rummage Sale at Dunsmore Dunsmore Elementary School sixth grade class is hosting a pancake breakfast and rummage sale on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 each. Breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, two sausages, orange juice and coffee. Proceeds go towards […]
By Jason KUROSU Clark Magnet High held an open house and expo on campus last Saturday, showcasing what Clark has to offer and educating parents and students about what kind of learning experience a prospective student can expect. Clark’s auditorium was filled to near capacity as Principal Doug Dall hosted the open house. Behind him […]
In an effort to reduce paper waste, the Y’s camp brochure can now be downloaded online. For the past several years, the Y has printed its camp brochure on nearly 60,000 sheets of paper per year. Not this year. In an effort to reduce paper waste, the Crescenta-Cañada and Verdugo Hills Family YMCAs have […]
By Timithie NORMAN Building on last year’s success, the Crescenta Valley swim teams are back in the water and prepping for a competitive season. The girls’ team, led by Coach Pete Loporchio, has a majority of underclassmen and will focus on the technical aspects of improving stroke and endurance. “We do strength training and cardio […]
Back-to-back OT wins propel boys’ soccer team to first ever CIF Finals. By Timithie NORMAN The Crescenta Valley boys’ soccer team has already claimed the title of Pacific League champions. They have improved to 20-0-6, advancing the team to the CIF Southern Section Division IV championship for the first time in the program’s history. And […]