MEDIA: Hiking Plan
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CV Sheriffs Respond to Possible High School ‘Disturbance’
Crescenta Valley High School parents received a ConnectEd phone call today from Associate Principal Christine Benitez informing parents of a “rumor of a possible disturbance in the area.” Anyone driving past CV high school today could see an increased number of L.A. County Sheriff patrol units due to the possible disturbance. Apparently on a social […]
Developing Citizens of Character
Since its inception, the JROTC program has been building leadership skills and loyal friendships. By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School JROTC has been a leadership program at the school for 27 years: however, its roots go much deeper. It was over 100 years ago when U.S. Army Lt. Edgar R. Steevers envisioned a […]
Budgets Discussed, Students Awarded
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale Unified School District discussed the increase in K-12 spending as dictated by Gov. Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposal, which will see school districts receive an influx of Proposition 98 funds. Though education spending has been down, members of the board wanted to temper their excitement over the new funds, which […]
MSR Has Its Own Frozen Adventure
By Isiah REYES Last week, members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team went to Lee Vining Canyon near Mammoth Mountain to practice ice climbing, which will serve well when they are called upon to rescue in an extreme environment. The purpose of the training is to put the search and rescue members in the […]
Weather in the Foothills
“All things share the same breath – the beast, the tree, the man… The air shares its spirit with all the life it supports.” ~ Chief Seattle, Si’ahl leader and warrior, 1854 An unexpected thunder shower on Friday, brilliant pink skies at sunset, gusty winds at last week’s end and clear warm days ushered in […]
Monitoring Wells to be Installed at Crescenta Valley Park
Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) received a grant from the State of California Dept. of Water Resources to perform a feasibility study to determine if stormwater in the Verdugo Wash can be captured and put back into the ground to recharge the local groundwater basin at Crescenta Valley Park. CVWD has installed flow monitoring stations […]
Working Conditions, Patient Care Among USC VHH Nurses’ Petition Points
By Jason KUROSU A group of nurses convened at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Wednesday morning bearing a petition demanding better working conditions, the latest in a series of disagreements between the hospital and its nursing staff leading to resignations and protests from the nurses. Gathering in front of the office of Paul Czajka, USC Verdugo […]
Whooping Cough, Flu Making the Rounds
By Mary O’KEEFE This week parents with children at Crescenta Valley High School were notified there had been a case of Pertussis, or whooping cough, reported at the school. “There is one [case] that has been diagnosed and two to three other [students] who, upon receiving the letter from CVHS, went to the doctors and […]
Summer Start for Stengel Field Clubhouse and Dugout Demo
By Ted AYALA Much needed renovations for Stengel Field’s facilities, which have fallen into disrepair in recent years, came closer to becoming a reality last Tuesday night. Glendale City Council approved the awarding of a contract not to exceed $443,925 to Triangle Enterprises of Burbank, which will conduct the demolition of Stengel Field’s clubhouse and […]