Vietnam POW Returns Home to Montrose – Part 2 Last week we read about Lt. George McSwain, a Vietnam POW. He grew up in Montrose and went on to become a Navy pilot. He was shot down over North Vietnam in 1966. He was a POW for 6½ years but was released in early 1973 […]
By Lori BODNAR Nine Glendale Unified School District seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists to compete for a share of 7,500 scholarships. The National Merit Scholarship program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter and contend for scholarship awards each year. […]
Kaila Yi and Sophia Ordubegian from Crescenta Valley High School are among more than 600 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country who will represent the camp brands of varsity spirit in the Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii from Dec. 4-8. The individuals invited to perform are part of a […]
The Falcon boys’ cross-country team finished seventh overall in the State of California at the 2021 CIF state championship meet in Fresno. The meet was dominated by Newbury Park, which won both split categories, featured four of the top-five finishers, six runners in the top 10, and scored only 16 points total, 103 points ahead […]
By Justin HAGER The CVHS boys’ basketball team is 10 games into the 2021-22 season and at 8-2 overall and 2-0 in the Pacific League. The Falcons are on the brink of breaking into the top-50 teams in the state, according to MaxPreps. In the past week, the boys have earned victories over fellow Pacific […]
La Crescenta Woman’s Club members recently dined at the Caltech Atheneum, observing all COVID requirements. Celebrating surviving the previous year from left are Rita Even, Judy Tejeda, Carol Benedetti, Carol Stein, Emma Lestina, Sandra Virag, Pat Word, and LCPC President Carol Huntwork. Submitted by Danette ERICKSON
By Charly SHELTON After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down theme parks worldwide last year, California’s parks were among the last to reopen. Last year there was no Christmas at the theme parks, just one of the many things 2020 couldn’t offer in LA. The 14-month shutdown ended this spring and guests were welcomed back to […]
The University of Cumberlands congratulates Kirk Bentzen of La Crescenta on successfully completing its doctor of philosophy in leadership. University of the Cumberlands is one of the largest and most affordable private universities in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and online degree programs. […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopedic Guild outgoing president Marie Baker passes the gavel to newly installed president Arlene Massimino, who will co president with Caryl Pettit. The Guild celebrates 64 years of providing service to the Institute for Children. The installation was at the elegant La Cañada home of Liz Argue with guests Mary Beth Perrine […]
Stuck In Escrow With An Investor Dear Phyllis, My uncle passed without a will, and I am the administrator of his probate estate. He has a late 1890’s Victorian home in Los Angeles. It’s not a great area and the home needs a lot of work. We originally had an offer that was just $10,000 […]