Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

The Freeway Rodeo We recently finished reading about the local Montrose Rodeo series of 1945, ’46, ’47 and ’48. They were held in horse rings at working stables and on undeveloped vacant land. Half of the fun of these events was the participation of Montrose merchants in various cowboy-themed high jinks, and a celebrity-studded pre-event […]

Letters to the Editor

To CVHS Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra I cannot tell you how touched I was by the story of your memorable performance at Carnegie Hall in New York (“CVIM Returns from Carnegie Hall Performance,” News, March 16). In 1991, I joined the Granada Hills Chorale for a perform of the “Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré and […]

Field Trip to Stone Barn Nature Center

Field Trip to Stone Barn Nature Center

Lincoln Elementary first graders and student council members in Nicolas James’ class took an after-school field trip to the Deukmejian Wilderness Park to visit the recently opened Stone Barn Nature Center. The Stone Barn Nature Center is located at 3429 Markridge Road in Glendale. They were met by Steve Yagulyan, facility attendant, and Jacquie Waldman, […]

Simmons Makes School History

At the Arcadia Invitational last weekend, Crescenta Valley High School runner Parker Simmons ran the second fastest time in CV school history in the 3200. He ran 8:53.77. His previous best was 9:01.  The school record of 8:49 was set in 1976 by Don Moses. 

CVIM Holds Its Spring Concert

CVIM Holds Its Spring Concert

By Lucian KUGLER The Crescenta Valley High School Visual and Performing Arts Dept., also known as the CV music program, held its highly anticipated spring concert on March 29 and it proved to be a night to remember. The concert featured an impressive lineup of musical groups, including the jazz band, jazz combo, string orchestra, […]

22nd Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event

On Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m., the City of Glendale will host its Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event at the Alex Theatre. This year’s theme, “The Armenian Experience Through the Lens,” celebrates the 100th anniversary of Armenian cinema as declared by the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport. This year’s program will […]

GFD Getting Ready for Brush Clearance Inspections

GFD Getting Ready for Brush Clearance Inspections

By Mary O’KEEFE Last week the Crescenta Valley Town Council held an informative brush fire clearance meeting with members of the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. (LACoFD). During that meeting LACoFD Chief Pat Sprengel told the audience that brush clearance notices had been sent to residents in February and again in March. These notices were […]

In brief

‘Tip A Cop’ Planned Today, April 13, Joselitos West, 7308 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga, is hosting LAPD Foothill Division “Tip A Cop” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Officers will serve as hosts and waiters and all donations they receive will support Special Olympics athletes. For more information contact Officer Herrera at 38507@lapd.online.   […]