News from Sacramento <<< Laura Friedman

When I was tapped by Speaker Anthony Rendon to lead the Assembly Transportation Committee in 2020, I decided to take a very different approach than my predecessor. As an environmental advocate, my approach has been to focus transportation policy on improving safety, public health and sustainability across the board. As a state, we’ve been a […]

Correction

In the April 14 issue two local stories were unintentionally melded. “Fundraiser Features Food, Cars and Fun” included information on a fundraiser benefitting youth of the La Crescenta Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an unrelated “pop up” event. CVW apologizes for the confusion.

Local Students Win Big at Science Fair

Local Students Win Big at Science Fair

CVHS students William and Daniel Panosyan worked on a project that ended up winning second place in the behavioral and social sciences category. Their project was about global disparities in pediatric cancer survival rates. They found that acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survival rates increased as GDP grew. “Our project suggests that improving GDP per capita […]

Assistance League Philanthropies Showcased

Assistance League of Flintridge recently presented a “Phil Faire” where the ALF philanthropies were showcased so members could sign up for their favorite committees. Chairmen had made displays and answered questions posed by new members. ALF Instrumental Music, ALF Drama, ALF Summer School, ALFies in Action, Assisteens and Operation School Bell were featured. For more […]

Fundraiser Benefits Church Youth

On Saturday, the La Crescenta Stake Center parking lot at 4550 Raymond Ave. was filled with classic cars as part of a youth fundraiser sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition to the car show supporters could purchase some delicious desserts as part of a bake sale.  

Clark Magnet High School Robots FIRST Regional Champions

Clark Magnet High School Robots FIRST Regional Champions

Despite a rocky start, local robotics team wins regional title. By Mary O’KEEFE The Circuit Breakers 696 robotics team from Clark Magnet High School is heading to Houston as regional champions. “We went undefeated,” said Jeffrey Lewis, a senior at Clark. The team competed in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) […]

GUSD to Raise Awareness at Armenian Genocide Commemoration

GUSD to Raise Awareness at Armenian Genocide Commemoration

By Bethany BROWN Glendale Unified School District will hold its 21st Annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration on Thursday, April 21. The event – presented by GUSD Armenian Clubs from Clark Magnet, Crescenta Valley, Glendale and Hoover high schools – will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on television and online. For those who […]

Mixed Agenda for Council

By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council began its Tuesday night meeting by recognizing the work of the nation’s public safety telecommunicators including the heroes who staff the Verdugo Fire Communications Center, which serves 13 local agencies. “You are expected to multitask under emergency conditions with compassion, accuracy and professionalism – thousands of men and […]