By Brandon HENSLEY It’s not a surprise to see people in the foothills come together for one another, especially now in a time of a global pandemic. A local college student is embodying that spirit this summer, pushing hard to bring families and friends closer together even though they are separated due to social distancing. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Across the country this spring, high schools have tried to find ways to recognize graduating seniors without the usual pomp and circumstance one would find at traditional ceremonies. Because of restrictive measures implemented due to COVID-19, the 2020 graduates of La Cañada High School experienced a virtual ceremony to recognize their accomplishments. […]
When help is needed, toss the talk and fill a bag. By Brandon HENSLEY Tom Provost is a man of many things: he’s an author, screenwriter, blogger and amateur chef. He’s also a man of the streets in the sense that he cares about the people he sees on the streets who are […]
By Robin Goldsworthy and Brandon Hensley Protests and demonstrations continued in the nation and in the Crescenta Valley following the May 25 death of George Floyd. On Thursday at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital personnel participated in the nationwide “White Coats for Black Lives” movement. According to a statement from the hospital, medical staff was invited […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The COVID-19 crisis has created dilemmas for businesses that have remained open this spring, and that includes a change in how services are performed at funeral homes. Glendale Funeral Home director Ed Brail and Crippen Mortuary arrangement counselor Chris Reichman said both of their places have remained open while complying with social […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Think the staying-at-home order has got local amateur radio operators down? That’s a negatory, good buddy. Some are doing it out of their bedroom. Some are doing it out of their living room. Others have a garage, which makes it more comfortable to do it there. Wherever it’s happening, ham radio is […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The amount of time, preparation and desire that goes into not only competing in the Olympic Games but just to qualify is something most people can’t fathom. With the news this spring that the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 have been postponed until 2021 due to health concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, athletes […]
By Brandon HENSLEY While definitive strides have been made in the United States when it comes to soccer, there are still moments when Kurt Millan sits back and laments the American approach to the game. In the Irishman’s eyes, impatience is still a problem area when it comes to truly appreciating what people around the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY During its meeting on Feb. 20, the Crescenta Valley Town Council welcomed back Steve Goldsworthy as he educated members and the audience on the spread of the Aedes mosquito throughout the Southland. Goldsworthy, who was there representing the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, said that local residents must beware of […]
By Brandon HENSLEY It was not a good beginning, middle or end for the Crescenta Valley High School boys’ basketball team on Feb. 12 as they were eliminated from playoff action by Crespi High in the CIF Division I first-round playoff game, 61-41. Crespi was big and physical and CV couldn’t make shots, which led […]