Scene In LA

Scene In LA

By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH March 2022 Concerns over COVID-19 are finally subsiding with new case numbers steadily declining. The Southern California theater scene is recovering too, with most theaters announcing the return of live productions with audiences inside the theater. Although COVID protocols are still being enforced, requiring proof of vaccination and face […]

The Story of Purim

The story of Purim takes us back approximately 2,400 years. The Persian Empire of the 4th century BCE extended over 127 lands, and all Jewish people living at the time were its subjects. The story begins when King Ahasuerus executed his wife, Queen Vashti, for failing to follow his orders and arranged a beauty pageant […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is serving up meals to go following its Wednesday 7 p.m. Lenten services. Meals will include a container of homemade soup to be heated at home, as well as rolls and cookies. Pastor Chuck Bunnell invites everyone in the community to attend the Lenten services in-person on Wednesdays […]

Vaqs Fall Short in Overtime Thriller

By Justin HAGER In one of the most thrilling games in recent memory, the Glendale Community College Vaqueros fell just two points short of advancing to the third round of the California Community College Athletic Association Southern California championship. The Vaqs entered the matchup as the No. 5 seed in the tournament and slightly favored […]

CVHS Lacrosse on a Roll as Boys Undefeated and Girls Win Rivalry Match

By Justin HAGER One year ago, the Village Christian Crusaders girls’ lacrosse team defeated the Crescenta Valley Falcons 10-9 in a sudden death overtime. This year, it was the Falcons turn to return the favor in one of the most exciting games in recent memory. The Crusaders scored first and continued to score early and […]

News from the CVTC <<< Harry Leon

Spring has (Almost) Arrived! March is Women’s History Month and honors the women who persevered, who broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings to create a better America.   At the CV Town Council’s February general meeting, the Council unanimously agreed to send a letter of recommendation to Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office in support of upgrades […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Deukmejian Park’s Stone Barn Nature Center History – 1900 to the Present Last week we talked about the natural history of Dunsmore Canyon, where Deukmejian Wilderness Park is today, along with human history up to the planting of the vineyard there. In 1886, Frenchman George Le Mesnager had purchased the canyon for a vineyard to […]

Rosemont Wins Flag Football District Championship with Undefeated Season

Sports in the community take center stage. By Justin HAGER The Rosemont Middle School Spartans have won yet another season of GUSD Middle School flag football after going undefeated in six games. This is the ninth consecutive season that Rosemont has had at least a share of the district title. Led by Athletic Director Andre […]

Mars Perseverance – One Year and So Much More to Learn

Mars Perseverance – One Year and So Much More to Learn

By Mary O’KEEFE It seems as if only yesterday the Mars 2020 mission, with the Perseverance rover in tow, launched from Florida. But the rover has been on the red planet a little over a year now and the future is still full of new experiments and new discoveries ­– and collecting more Mars rocks […]