By Justin HAGER From the outset, Tuesday night’s GUSD board of education meeting struck a celebratory tone with the school board recognizing the important role school administrators play in student success during GUSD’s Week of the School Administrator. Following that recognition more excitement brewed as nine National Merit Scholarship semifinalists were announced, including Abdullah Ahmed […]
By Mary O’KEEFE After 41 years of serving the community in and around La Cañada Flintridge Georgee’s Pizza owner, George Jacobs, decided it was time to retire. Georgee’s Pizza was the place to go after the game or before Music in the Park or really just about any time. Georgee’s owner was always supportive of […]
CV High School alum and families are invited to a pre-game event on Friday, Oct. 15 prior to the varsity football game that will celebrate the “Time of Our Lives.” The event kicks off homecoming festivities; homecoming is on Saturday, Nov. 13. Regular tickets prices are $8 for adults, $5 for students (free with an […]
The Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley meeting tonight (Monday, Oct 18) has been CANCELLED due to a medical emergency of the speaker. HSCV will reschedule this speaker as soon as possible. On Monday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., Susan Phillips will present the history of Los Angeles graffiti to the Historical Society of the […]
National Fossil Day is an annual celebration held by the National Parks Service during Science Week to highlight the scientific and educational value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. It was held yesterday, Oct. 13, celebrating its 10th year. Next week, CVW will have a deep-dive into the local fossils […]
By Mary O’KEEFE According to the American Cancer Society, most women with breast cancer have some type of surgery. Lumpectomy, quadrantectomy, partial mastectomy and segmental mastectomy are surgeries that remove the part of the breast containing cancer. A mastectomy is a surgery in which the entire breast is removed. Radiation therapy is one of the […]
On Oct. 6 more than 60 students were cheered on by teachers, aides, volunteers, school resource officers and parents along with students and staff from the district’s FACTS adult transition program at College View School’s 21st Wheel-a-Walk-a-Thon. The annual event raises money for enrichment programs and field trips to places like Shane’s Inspiration and for […]
45-year veteran of academia had impact locally, statewide, and nationally. Glendale Community College (GCC) Superintendent/President Dr. David Viar has announced that he will be retiring in June 2022, following the completion of the current school year. For the past eight years, Dr. Viar has been known as the collaborative leader of GCC, but his 45-year […]
Local resident Rik Middleton found purpose in serving others as a member of Team Rubicon. By Mary O’KEEFE Imagine having a job where you are working with 20 to 100 people in often intense situations. “Then one day, boom! You are gone,” said Rik Middleton, former U.S. Navy Corpsman [medic]. He explained what it was […]
By Justin HAGER As redistricting commissions across California are preparing to draw new legislative district maps, the Los Angeles County mapping software is receiving a big update this week as population distribution numbers are updated to reflect the last known address of incarcerated people. The updates, which will redistrict more than 100,000 incarcerated Californians, is […]