Thinking of and thanking our departing school staff

From the desk of the publisher By Robin Goldsworthy As we approach the end of the school year, which for some has already arrived, it’s with a bit of melancholy that I reflect on those changes that are taking place within our district. While the teachers union and the school board battle it out, debating […]

Congressman Schiff visits CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday Congressman Adam Schiff paid a visit to Crescenta Valley High School at the invitation of teacher Alicia Harris and her advanced placement government class. About 50 students posed questions to the congressman covering issues from the country’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide to the polarizing political atmosphere.  The students invited […]

CVWD will be going digital

By Geghard ARAKELIAN A presentation during the Crescenta Valley Water District board meeting on Tuesday marked one of the many steps that have been taken by the power company to manage accounts online. During the presentation, board members were given an in-depth overview of a web portal which will allow CVWD customers to pay their […]

Bird on the line causes power outage

By Mary O’KEEFE About 3500 customers were affected by a power outage and a hillside was set ablaze all due to a bird that landed on a wire this morning about 8 a.m. “The bird landed on a fuse bracket holder which caused the transformer circuits to lock up,” said Dave Ford, spokesman for Southern […]

Meet Vince Takas, local artist & shhh! he’s Santa, too!

Now his cover is blown. This Christmas when you see our perfect Santa walking the streets and handing out candy canes, look closely at his face and you will find Vincent Takas, fully in character. But I warn you: When the red suit goes on, Vince has “left the building” and you feel as if […]

What are you grateful for?

“Focusing on what we already have and are grateful for right now is one of the most powerful things we can do to alter our life in a positive way.” Mike Robbins We are very grateful for all the American soldiers who have given their lives for our country. Hopefully you enjoyed the day off […]

Our local heroes

On Monday, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce helped pay tribute to our fallen soldiers at a ceremony at Montrose’s Vietnam War Memorial. Our treasurer, Charles Beatty, was our emcee. We were very glad to enjoy the company of many distinguished guests including Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, Senator Carol […]

Unity Church of the Valley welcomes all

By Shana LiVIGNI Unity Church of the Valley is a welcoming place for all who wish to worship regardless of race, sexual orientation or even other religious affiliation. “Our focus is to be open to everyone. We do not discriminate,” said Reverend Jeri Linn, the church’s minister. “We don’t care if you go to another […]

FSHA senior receives top IEL award

La Cañada resident Meghan Fitzpatrick, a senior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, received the Most Outstanding Senior award from the Interscholastic Equestrian League at the group’s year-end banquet in May. In addition to the award, she received a check for $3,000 to go toward her college education. Fitzpatrick, who served as president of the California […]