My Thoughts, Exactly » Jim Chase
Two Hundred Thoughts – Exactly Just ask any of my close friends or immediate family members; I am one painfully, obsessively, ridiculously fanatical guy when it comes to celebrating (or at least recognizing with great fanfare and proclamation) any and all milestones. Be it birthdays (yes, even our dogs’), anniversaries of any kind, new jobs […]
Treasures of the Valley » Mike lawler
The Development of Oakmont Woods Or perhaps I should title this “History and Painkillers Don’t Mix.” You see, I screwed up big time on an article I wrote last month on the history of Onandarka Ranch. I got several facts wrong on what happened after it was developed into housing, even the name of the […]
CVDAPC NEWS » Suzy jacobs
“Tonight We are young So let’s set the world on fire We can burn brighter than the sun.” “We are young,” by Fun. The only instrument I played growing up was the radio, and I still play it today. Pick a pre-programmed station: I can sing the songs played on each. When I sing, I […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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 […]
Valley View Students Get Excited About Reading
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 Learn By Helping
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 Honors Special People
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 […]
Talent Abounds at Lincoln
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 […]
These Magic Moments
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 […]