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.   […]

OUAT Bookstore Celebrates 20 Years Under Palacios Stewardship

OUAT Bookstore Celebrates 20 Years Under Palacios Stewardship

For two decades Maureen Palacios has worked to maintain the bookstore as a ‘community hub.’ By Lucian KUGLER Last weekend marked the 20th anniversary of Maureen Palacios’ ownership of Once Upon a Time, the oldest children’s bookstore in the country. Palacios, who had no previous retail experience before buying the store, has worked tirelessly over […]

Brush Clearance Inspections Expanding

Brush Clearance Inspections Expanding

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Town Council (CVTC) hosted the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. on Tuesday night at the La Crescenta Library community room to discuss the expanded distribution of the revised annual brush clearance notices. CVTC President Chris Kilpatrick thanked the nearly full house for attending the event. “Some communities aren’t so […]

New Mayor Named

By Roman INGUANZO The Tuesday night meeting of the Glendale City Council opened to a full house with attention reserved for the newly-named mayor of the City of Glendale Dan Brotman. Outgoing Mayor Ardy Kassakhian led the flag salute followed by a poem by Poet Laureate Raffi Joe Wartanian. Following the poem, the outgoing mayor […]