By Julie BUTCHER The La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association kicked off its 45th Memorial Weekend Fiesta Days celebration on Friday evening with its annual Casino Night held at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Community members came out to try their luck at the tables while hobnobbing with friends and […]
Championships, transfers, and an ongoing issue with a beloved stadium were all part of a memorable year for sports in the foothills. By Brandon HENSLEY Photos by Jason BALLARD, Leonard COUTIN, Ed HAMILTON, Brandon HENSLEY and Michael YEGHIAYAN First Quarter The Falcons boys’ basketball team opened the Pacific League portion of its season with an […]
By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]
Falcons Hope for Total Team Effort By Brandon HENSLEY 2012 Season: 19.4 points per game/22.3 points allowed per game/4 touchdowns passes all year/3 different quarterbacks used. Record: 5-5. Missed CIF playoffs. Players to watch in 2013: Brian Gadsby, QB/Kevin Hello, RB-DB/Connor Van Ginkle, WR. Could be possibly interesting: Pavle Atanackovic was a star kicker for […]
After taking on the role of softball head coach just two short seasons ago, Mark Samford decides to move on. By Brandon HENSLEY Crescenta Valley High School softball coach Mark Samford stepped down from that position last week, citing personal reasons that he declined to detail. “Everything’s fine,” said Samford, who resigns after two years […]
Get to Know … Brian Gadsby Multi-sports stars at the high school level aren’t anything new. Still, if this past year was any indication, Brian Gadsby’s name probably needs to be in the conversation. Brian is only finishing up his sophomore year at Crescenta Valley High School, but he played a big role on the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY 2013 Regular Season: 14-10-1 Playoffs: CIF Division III Wild-card, lost to La Salle 3-1. Departing seniors: Brady Sanford, Jordan Green, Jessica Morena, Riane Garcia, Molly Burke. But Look Who’s Coming Back: Pitcher Olivia Thayer, shortstop Hailey Cookson, center fielder Hannah Cookson. The Crescenta Valley High Lady Falcons probably could have, should have […]
Taylor Hill’s home run isn’t enough as errors in fifth help Lancers end CV’s season. By Brandon HENSLEY If it means anything to the Crescenta Valley High softball team, it would have been a long road ahead even it won Tuesday’s road playoff game against La Salle, and not just figuratively. The Falcons would […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Today on the softball field of Crescenta Valley High School, one thing will happen for sure: the Lady Falcons will recognize their seniors at home plate in the last regular season home game they’ll ever play. One other thing might also happen: they could secure second place in the Pacific League, thereby […]
On Tuesday afternoon, a young male deer was hit by a vehicle near the front of Rosemont Middle School. The deer collapsed on the ground near the parking lot. School staff Susan Stefun and Karen Bomar responded as did concerned students. Boy Scouts Matthew Bomar and Matthew Ynez knelt down with the deer to help […]