Mischief Found on Los Gringos Walls

Local artist Evan Wilson of LeGrande Studios, Inc. unveiled a mural Wednesday, May 16 at Los Gringos Locos, 631 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Staying with the Mexican restaurant theme, Wilson chose a creative way of depicting a mariachi band getting into mischief. The artwork is an interesting and light-hearted addition to the buzzing new […]

Patrons’ Club Awards Scholarships

The Patrons’ Club of Glendale Community College held a luncheon for its scholarship recipients at the Los Robles Café on campus, hosted by the Culinary Arts Depart. This year, the Patrons’ Club awarded 30 scholarships and 30 grants-in-aid to deserving students with a total amount of $23,500 distributed. Funds for these scholarships are generated from […]

Technology Upgrades at VHH

Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently upgraded its endoscopy system to a new generation model by Fujifilm. The new system produces clearer, high definition images that allow doctors to more easily identify and treat any abnormalities of the lungs, stomach, or bowel. “Over the past few years technology has greatly improved in televisions and cameras that […]

Veterans Corner

Submitted by Andy GERO U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) is providing a benefit called Improved Pension to help pay for assisted living, nursing home care for veterans 65 years of age and older or their surviving spouse. This means that veterans and spouse may receive home care longer or have the ability to move […]

Foothills Fail to Qualify at CIF Masters

Foothills Fail to Qualify at CIF Masters By Leonard COUTIN Cerritos College was the home to the southern section CIF Master meet last weekend. Those who qualified in the top five in each event or who made a state qualifying mark moved on to the state track and field championship. The finals are taking place […]

Cycling Teams Offer CV, St. Francis something different

By Timithie NORMAN Head to the Cherry Canyon trail in La Cañada Flintridge on a Thursday afternoon and you might be surprised by what you find. On the fire road between Descanso Gardens and the 2 Freeway, up to 40 high school students – both boys and girls – train for competition in the most […]

~2012 CV Hall of Fame Ceremony~

CV’s Hall of Fame Introduces Its New Class By Brandon HENSLEY It has been a year of sorrow for the CV softball program, but last Saturday night at Angeles National Golf Club, the Falcon community came together to celebrate. Both the 1986 softball team and its coach Dan Berry were inducted into the CV Athletic […]

JROTC Cadets Honored

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School JROTC is a successful and busy organization. Throughout the school year, and during the summer, the cadets work, train and perform at several events not only in Crescenta Valley but also beyond. On May 20, the cadets were honored for their leadership and hard work at their […]

La Cañada High Wins Top Honor at Solar Cup

La Cañada High School, a veteran Solar Cup team, won top honors for the Hottest Looking Boat at the nation’s largest solar-powered boat competition during Metropolitan Water District’s 10th annual Solar Cup race held on May 18 through May 20. Students from 39 high schools throughout Southern California, during a seven-month program, participated in building, […]

Elementary School Unveils Lincoln Bust

By Misty DUPLESSIS The staff at Lincoln Elementary School, along with members of the school’s Student Council, welcomed the public and GUSD representatives to the unveiling of the school’s Abraham Lincoln bust on May 23. Fifth grade student Brooke Bell and sixth grader Micaela Cacho-Negrete volunteered to give a brief history of the 16th president […]