The second graders at Valley View Elementary School met the GPD K-9 Unit and learned about the dogs and how the police help the community. This tied in with the student of communities and government. Students thanked the officers and K9s by creating a special banner of thanks. Provided by Valley View Elementary
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of over 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered […]
A Revised View of Kimball Sanitarium – Part 4 We now wrap up our fresh look at Kimball Sanitarium, a mental institution that operated from 1922 to 1962 and was located where our Ralphs is today. I interviewed Dave Kimball, the son of Merritt Kimball who owned and operated the sanitarium. We must remember how […]
Investing in Education Call it a modern renovation of the public education sector: California has budgeted to make meaningful investments to bridge the opportunity and achievement gaps, which means the future for our students will be getting much brighter. The most significant milestone is the funding of TK-12 public education to a historic $22,000 per […]
Sad Sendoff Angels walk amongst us – or maybe you haven’t noticed. We are so consumed with negativity that frequently we are blinded to the goodness that surrounds us. Our very own Crescenta Valley had a special Angel for decades. Whenever and wherever there was a need or a void our special Angel would find […]
The Crescenta Valley Falcons JV football team lost its first League game to the Burbank Bulldogs on Thursday. The Falcons took an early lead on a nice pass and catch from quarterback JJ Runnels to wide receiver Xavier Thompson. After that, though, it was all Burbank as the Bulldogs responded with 30 unanswered points to end the […]
On a recent Saturday, the children’s department at Light on the Corner Church hosted its first annual Grandparents’ Day, an afternoon full of activities meant to draw grandparents and their grandkids closer. “We want to create a space where different generations can have fun at the same time,” said Kiana Karn, Children’s director. “What better […]
LCIF News The annual Blessing of the Animals will take place Oct. 23 during the 10 a.m. worship service with Pastor Chuck Bunnell at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. Well-behaved pets are welcome in the pews. Alternatively, pets can receive a blessing outside after the service. The tradition is timed to commemorate St. Francis of […]
By Lori BODNAR Little ghosts, goblins, skeletons and fairy princesses have been descending in droves (with their parents) to the family-friendly Descanso Gardens “Carved” event. Open each evening from 6-10 p.m., there is something for everyone, including expansive light and nature displays, pumpkin house, maze, spider web of laser lights, creative artwork sculptures, the “cackling […]
On Sunday, Nov. 6 the Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Henry Shin, will return to the concert stage at 6 p.m. for the 34th season at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. The program titled “From Darkness to Light” will feature Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre,” Mussorgsky/Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Night on Bald Mountain” and audience favorite Beethoven’s “Symphony […]