Deceased Man, 19, Found in Car

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to a residence in the 3300 block of Montrose Avenue at 9:51 a.m. on Sunday regarding a death investigation. Once police arrived they discovered an adult male, 19, who was deceased, inside a vehicle parked in front of the location. “Foul play is not suspected,” according to Sgt. Christian […]

New Vaccines in Development as Omicron Takes Center Stage

By Justin HAGER With the arrival of the winter holiday season, the onset of the latest variant of the deadly COVID-19 virus – omicron – could not have come at a worse time. More than 50 million Americans are expected to engage in interstate travel during the winter holidays, including groups like students and seniors […]

Letter to the Editor

More Disclosure Needed In response to the article in the Dec. 2 CV Weekly regarding the Scholl Biogas Plant (“Biogas Debate Subject of Council Meeting”), the meeting was not a long, detailed and thorough discussion of the Scholl Biogas Plant, just long. Glendale Water & Power (GWP) got unlimited time (they used two hours) and […]

NEWS FROM THE CV TOWN COUNCIL <<< PRESIDENT HARRY LEON

Best Wishes to All for the Holidays and New Year! The Crescenta Valley Town Council hopes you, your family, and friends have a lovely holiday season filled with joy and meaning. The best part of this time of year is remembering those who make the holidays meaningful. We wish you all the love and happiness […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

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 […]

GUSD Schools Boast National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

GUSD Schools Boast National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

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. […]

Local Cheerleaders to Perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

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 […]

CVHS Boys Cross-Country Races to Top-10 Finish at the State Championship

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 […]

Falcon Boys Basketball on Fire Through First 10 Games

Falcon Boys Basketball on Fire Through First 10 Games

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 […]

Local Nonprofit Holds Holiday Luncheon

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