Taking a Leap of Faith

By Jason KUROSU Ted Gonder did not envision visiting the White House or the Senate when he was a high school senior at Crescenta Valley High in 2008. In fact, Gonder did not even want to go to college when he was a freshman at CV. But when he decided to phone former Vice President […]

Girl Scouts Travel Along Rose Parade

Several local Girl Scouts could be found on the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade route on Jan. 2 as part of the Tournament Troop. Girl Scouts who have earned their Silver or Gold Award, the organization’s highest honors, were given the opportunity to apply for the honor of participating in the 123rd Tournament of Roses […]

Leadership Camp

Crescenta Valley youth are planning a leadership camp – with the help of the National Guard. Teenagers who hang out at the Firehouse, a youth center located on St. Luke’s of the Mountains property, can participate in a leadership workshop at the San Luis Obispo National Guard Base, tentatively planned for April. Among the challenges […]

Deadline for Nominations Tomorrow

Nominations close on Jan. 6 for the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. Now in the sixth year, the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize a wide range of community service and social action projects by Jewish teens. The awards are given annually to up to five young volunteers who demonstrate leadership and commitment to making […]

People Making News

Harb Awarded for Top Performance Phyllis Harb, Realtor with Prudential California Realty, La Cañada, is a proud recipient of Prudential’s recognition awards for productivity and sales excellence in 2011. As a highly accomplished real estate professional, Harb signifies the highest standards and quality of service, benefiting the communities she serves. Harb is a second generation […]

Boys and Girls Basketball Pacific League Openers

Falcons Have a Blast Against Nitros BOYS: CV starts slow, then dominates as Currie shows aggressive side. By Brandon HENSLEY A lesson in Greek mythology played out Tuesday night in the CV High School gym.     The Glendale Nitros brought their two-pronged attack in the form of guard Sevan Pogosyan and center David Yetenikyan, but […]

Season Opener Ends in Tie for Soccer

By Alan der OHANNESSIAN The Nitros’ unbending will in the face of adversity and goalkeeper Ariz Yeghiazaryan’s heroics in the final minutes of Tuesday’s game helped Glendale varsity soccer secure a one-goal draw in their season opener against the Falcons. The Falcons were confident coming into the match, having beaten Glendale 3-0 in their last […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis! For Sale by owner woes Dear Phyllis, My nephew passed away and I am the executor of his estate.  He had a dear friend who helped him convalesce. After he passed, this friend wanted to buy his home. As there were no Realtor® commissions involved, I wanted to help him by agreeing to […]

Contest Offers Cash Prizes

Deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students are encouraged to enter two creative competitions for cash prizes offered by Rochester Institute of Technology. The first contest is the RIT Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students. Qualified students in ninth through 12th grades may submit up to two entries (one per category) […]

GEF to Honor Three

Glendale Educational Foundation to honor three alumni with Diamond Awards at annual Dancing With Diamonds Gala, Feb. 17. The Glendale Educational Foundation has announced the names of three GUSD graduates who will be honored at the Dancing with Diamonds Gala on Feb. 17. For Distinguished Achievement in the Arts, Ron Underwood a Hoover High class […]