By Ted AYALA One often hears Montrose’s small town atmosphere touted by both residents and visitors alike. It isn’t uncommon for people to refer to the area as a real-life counterpart to the fictional Mayberry of Andy Griffith fame. Cynics might think the notion an improbable one given the area’s location – on the periphery […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Next week the new COPPS (Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving) substation at 3808 Ocean View Blvd. in Montrose will open after receiving a face-lift. “We have new carpets and new blinds,” said North Area Commander Lt. Lola Abrahamian. In addition, the walls have fresh paint and there is a new counter […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday night, Crescenta Valley High School hosted a college information night for students and parents. Representatives from Glendale Community College, California State University, Los Angeles, University of California, Riverside and Occidental College spoke to the audience, presenting information on what students need to be prepared for college, whether they are applying […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The homecoming game is tomorrow night for Crescenta Valley High School and as is the tradition, the school’s homecoming spirit assembly was held Friday morning in the school’s gym. Led by the Associated Student Body who decorated the gym with an under the sea theme, the assembly was a enthusiastic introduction to […]
Rosemont Middle School students came out in force to run for their school in the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce 5K Run on Saturday. Those who ran could choose an organization or school to receive a portion of the proceeds. Rosemont students, parents and teachers made certain their school was supported.
By Mary O’KEEFE On Oct. 9 students across Crescenta Valley will join students across the nation in Walk to School Day. Walk to School Day began 16 years ago when communities around the nation kept their cars parked and took to the streets to walk. Now International Walk to School Month has over 40 countries […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently television/online host Brandi Milloy stopped by the Fire House to meet with Prom Plus Club kids. They are planning upcoming events to support teens and their interest. One of the first events planned will bring make-up artists and stylists from the entertainment industry to the Fire House to discuss their careers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Stephen Sullivan, Crescenta Valley High School graduate, Class of 2000, not only was the first person to cross the finish line at the CV Chamber of Commerce 5K Run on Saturday; he also set the record for the fastest time in the history of the organization’s event. He ran the 5K in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. – Albert Einstein As of midnight Sept. 30, the United States government shut down. That meant that 800,000 government workers are on unpaid furloughs, national parks are shut down (a not so Happy Birthday for Yosemite) and a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Monte Vista Elementary parents, residents from around the school and the Glendale school district have been in discussions concerning the Dual Immersion Program and its effect on the school’s population. The problem appears to be that they haven’t been discussing the issue with each other. At Tuesday’s Glendale Unified School District board […]