First Terry Webber La Crescenta 84 points Second Steve Pierce La Crescenta 74 points Third Holly Huerkins La Crescenta 70 points Three fantasy football veterans led the way week #16. Terry Webber won on the arm of Drew Brees and the stingy Pittsburgh Steeler defense. Steve Pierce finished second on the passing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Before Santa got into his traditional red sleigh on Christmas Eve, he, along with a few of his helpers, cruised Crescenta Valley in classic hot rods. A 1929 red Roadster pick-up and a 1940 yellow Ford pick-up filled with toys led the pack of classic cars that span the time of automobile […]
As part of the Beginnings Family Birth Center program, Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) is offering support groups to new mothers in the community. All support groups are free and require no registration. The Breastfeeding Support Group is open to community members and is facilitated by Traci Kalaba, a certified lactation specialist. Babies in arms are […]
“A bunch of cowards got on planes on Sept. 11, 2001 and killed thousands of innocent Americans, so I reenlisted in the U.S. Army and went off to the Sunni Triangle in Iraq to fight these enemies.” So began the tale shared with Kiwanians by First Sergeant Norberto “Norbie” Lara who lost his right arm […]
A Look Back In Music … From My Recliner By Ted AYALA The calendar on my planner is telling me that it’s that time again. Yes, that’s right. As the sands in the hourglass that is 2011 quickly dwindle away, this is the moment where I pomade my hair, don my purple velvet smoking jacket, […]
The Highs of 2011 By Charly SHELTON My name is Charly Shelton and I am the entertainment correspondent and techno-wizard for this paper. Welcome to my office. Every year, I personalize my workspace at the offices of the Crescenta Valley Weekly newspaper by printing out some of the best stories and displaying them on my […]
JOHNSON FEATURED AT THE LEISURE CLUB Violinist Lois Johnson has played with orchestras in New York City, Sacramento, Tokyo, and Los Angeles and has played for many years with the Pasadena Symphony. She has taught and conducted orchestras and choirs for most of her adult life. Johnson will be presenting a musical program at the […]
Frank Pastore, author of the book “Shattered,” will be the guest speaker at the St. Bede School general parent meeting on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Pastore will also be the guest speaker at the St. Bede Monthly Book Club meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. in the parish center. All parishioners, as […]
Friends and neighbors came from as far as Houston, Tex. on Dec. 18 to La Cañada Presbyterian Church to enjoy LCPC’s Christmas Musical Feast and Christmas Village. With two near-capacity filled shows, the Christmas Musical Feast offered an entertainingly rich musical experience along with lasting images of the meaning and spirit of Christmas. Conducted by […]
QUESTION: We’re in our mid-40s with two children in college. My husband has worked at the same job for 25 years and now would like to begin another career. This would require him receiving additional education to complete an advanced degree as well. I’ve always been a stay-at-home mom, and although I’m college educated, I […]