Students, school administrators and supporters were surprised this past week when members of the Crescenta Valley High School PTSA stopped by their homes to present them with honorary service awards. The awards are a way for the PTSA to publicly acknowledge both individuals and organizations for outstanding community service to children and youth in […]
The Pioneers of My Street My wife and I have been very fortunate to live here in the Crescenta Valley. As historians of the valley’s past, we are even more fortunate to live in a century-old house. We even got to meet the woman who grew up in our house in the ’20s and hear […]
By Michael LEVITSKY As Glendale Community College students begin their spring semester this week school athletes patiently await the fate of sports for the remainder of the academic year. A decision will come within the next few weeks, according to the school’s Sports Information Director Alex Leon. The Vaqueros’ athletics were split into two seasons […]
Protecting Our Children I know too many in our community are continuing to suffer from the economic, psychological and physical health issues brought on by the pandemic. Every single day my office is working to address the needs of people on unemployment, helping constituents seeking information or assistance with vaccinations, and addressing the myriad other […]
On May 15, Cancer Support Community Pasadena (CSCP) will take its Angel Gala guests on a journey around the world. While CSCP’s highly anticipated virtual Angel Gala Around the World will have viewers watching from the comfort of their own homes, they will visit exotic locales and far-away places feeding their wanderlust during this pandemic. […]
The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2021 commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students in ninth through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary. All winners will be […]
A small but dedicated group was on hand on Saturday morning, Feb. 13, to clean the on- and off-ramps of the 210 Freeway at La Crescenta Avenue. Christine Beavis and CV Chamber directors Robin Goldsworthy and Donna Libra joined organizer Steve Pierce in picking up discarded items (i.e. trash) from the on- and off-ramps. Pierce […]
2021 marks the 95th year of Junior League of Pasadena’s (JLP) serving the San Gabriel Valley community. The JLP is celebrating this momentous accomplishment throughout 2021 by having its members complete 950 hours of training and community engagement, recognizing 95 women who have contributed to the success of the JLP, highlighting member’s 95 favorite recipes […]
Question: My beloved husband of 55 years passed away from COVID-19 two months ago. We met in high school and we went to the same college. We married after we graduated college and had a wonderful life together along with our four wonderful kids and six grandkids. Since we were in high school, he always […]
This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites local residents to Couch Church at 10 a.m. on Sunday on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Those who miss the live presentation can watch the videos on the church website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. This week, Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver the […]