Crescenta Valley Timeline – 1769 to 1915 Here’s an overview of the development of the Crescenta Valley. 1769 – California is claimed by Spain. 1771 – San Gabriel Mission founded. 1772 – First record of Don Jose Maria Verdugo in California. 1781 – City of Los Angeles founded. 1784 – Jose Maria Verdugo petitioned Governor […]
The Crescenta Valley High School pep squad held a CommUNITY showcase on Friday, Feb. 2 and invited other local pep squads (cheer, song/pom, flags and mascot) to join and perform for family and friends. High schools pictured are CV, Glendale, Hoover, La Cañada and Burroughs with one middle school: Dolores Huerta (in Burbank).
By Lori BODNAR “Take Off with Science!” was the theme this year for the annual Science Fun Fair at Mountain Avenue Elementary School, held on Feb. 2. Nearly 150 students from TK through sixth grades showcased their innovation and creativity through their science projects. Another 60 sixth graders competed in teams in “The Great Paper […]
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Though we typically don’t include the crossword puzzle and solution online (it’s usually a print only submission) it was discovered that the answers for the Feb. 22 issue were not provided. Below is the puzzle and solution; the solution will also be included in the Feb. 29 issue of the paper. We apologize for the […]
By Ruth SOWBY Glendale Arts pulled out all the stops for the organization’s first “Drink & Draw” event for community members, with or without artistic talent, but mostly “without.” On Friday, Feb. 2, a dozen would-be artists enjoyed their favorite beverages and light bites while drawing live model Zatanna Zor-Elle. The backdrop was Michael Allyn […]
Anyone who knows of an individual or couple who have made a significant difference in the lives of local schools and the student community in some manner (direct or not) are invited to nominate them for the 2023 Distinguished Person Award (DPA). The Foothills Community Scholarship Foundation of La Cañada Flintridge, Inc., formerly known as […]
A lifetime of healthy living has positive impacts on risk factors related to heart disease. Risks include high blood pressure and high cholesterol from smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, alcohol abuse and genetics. However, did you know age is our most dominant risk factor? We see that at least 80% of deaths from coronary […]
Members of La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) were ready to struggle through the rainstorm on Feb. 1 to get to their monthly meeting in La Cañada. Mike Willis, director of Corporate and Community Engagement at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LOIC), made some phone calls and set up a Zoom meeting for all LCFOG […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, Feb. 23, Kyle Duncan and his team from JRAY will be making a presentation. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. […]