Civil War Days Held at Rosemont

Civil War Days Held at Rosemont

By Mary O’KEEFE For many years, Rosemont Middle School students and their families have been able to experience the history of the United States Civil War up close and personal. Civil War Days is a way for students to learn about the war that pitted brother against brother and changed the course of American history. […]

Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow on Honolulu

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council again invites the public to come to the Harvest Market on Sunday to meet some of the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow. Kids from all ages will share their business savvy and creative skills at Montrose’s Harvest Market. Everything from jewelry to carved wooden bowls and vases will be […]

Seniors Dance the Night Away at ‘Senior’ Prom

Seniors Dance the Night Away at ‘Senior’ Prom

By Mary O’KEEFE It’s prom season! It’s a night of music and dance when boys and girls walk onto the dance floor as the music takes them away. That magical feeling of prom was never more present than on the night of April 22 at Scholl Canyon Estates. Lusine Khachikyan, activity coordinator at Scholl Canyon […]

Briggs Terrace Fire Evacuation Drill on Saturday

Briggs Terrace Fire Evacuation Drill on Saturday

By Mary O’KEEFE Briggs Terrace residents are being asked to participate in a fire evacuation drill on Saturday. The drill is sponsored by Los Angeles Country Fire Dept., with support from the L.A. Sheriff’s Dept., CV Ready and CV Fire Safe Council, however, the idea for the evacuation came from a local resident, Kim Mattersteig. […]

Irregularities Found in Democratic Caucus Vote

By Mary O’KEEFE A Democratic compliance review board has found that 117 of the total number of ballots cast in January’s caucus have been determined not to be eligible voters, and about 100 additional votes were questionable in the caucus election held on Jan. 11. The votes were to fill delegate slots for the Democratic […]

A Bright Future Out of Darkness

A Bright Future Out of Darkness

By Mary O’KEEFE “Our message after 100 years is simple: We will never forget.” That message from Congressman Adam Schiff and shared by his representative Mary Hovagimian perfectly expressed the theme of the ceremony at the Armenian Sisters Academy on April 23. The ceremony began with students, staff and guests respectfully entering the school, all […]

Come Down to Hometown Country Fair

By Mary O’KEEFE The community is reminded that the Hometown Country Fair is this Saturday. Each year the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts this event which celebrates the area’s small town feel in the middle of an urban setting. The parking lot at CV Park will be full of carnival rides and games. There […]

Tentative Agreement Reached at USC-VHH

By Mary O’KEEFE “We are happy to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached between CNA (California Nurses Association) nurses at USC VHH (Verdugo Hills Hospital) and the University of Southern California for a first contract at VHH,” announced Dinorah Williams, CNA labor representative. That tentative agreement was made on Friday and concluded after […]

CV Games Over–Preparing for Summer and World Games

By Mary O’KEEFE Special Olympics athletes from the tri-valley area came to Crescenta Valley High School on Saturday competing in track and field events and hoping to qualify for the Summer Games. Six delegations comprising 155 athletes competed in events including the 100-meter race, relays, softball throw, disc throw and long jump. The morning began […]

No Sign of Change at Twelve Oaks

By Mary O’KEEFE Residents may have noticed that the sign which once read “be.group” on the former property of the Twelve Oaks assisted living facility is gone. Some readers have contacted CVW asking what this means. The answer? Not much. “We removed the be.group [sign] from the monument signs,” confirmed Dan Hutson, be.group vice president […]