The second annual poetry competition was held on Art Day (also known as Artist Day, a global day for artistic expression) on Aug. 12. The afternoon included a barbecue hosted by local company New Castle Remodeling and featured potluck items brought by guests, amazing art in wood provided by Sunland resident Rick Bittle and stunning […]
By Joanna KIM On Friday, Valley View Elementary School held a family picnic to raise money to replace the school’s computers and lab. The school’s current computers are nine years old and are continuously breaking down. The school is unable to access programing software or run regular programs. In addition, the new Common Core standards […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Well, since school is back in session again there is more time now to take in these great productions all around our wonderful city, such as: OPENING “All the Way” The story begins in 1963 after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. “All the Way” follows Lyndon Baines […]
By Dana DOWSE On Wednesday night the Save Angeles Forest For Everyone (S.A.F.E.) Coalition held a protest outside the California High Speed Rail Authority’s (CHSRA) meeting at the Lake View Terrace Library. In particular, protestors were concerned with a proposed Palmdale to Burbank route (Route E2) that would run, often above ground, through the Angeles […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Tonight marks not only the beginning of a new season for the Crescenta Valley High football team, but also a new era. Cole Doyle will take the field as the team’s starting quarterback when the Falcons host the Verdugo Hills Dons at Glendale High’s Moyse Field at 7 p.m. Of course, new […]
La Crescenta was the Center of Wealth and Culture – in 1886 La Cañada is one of the wealthiest and most highly educated communities in the state. By contrast, La Crescenta is generally middle-class, a bedroom community with a limited selection of arts and literature to offer its residents. It’s not as affluent as La […]
Getting Ready for a Motorcade I was talking to a friend the other day. For fun, we were describing cities in the area as if we were telling out-of-towners. We decided La Crescenta was all about families, schools and small businesses with a hefty dose of patriotism. So it’s very fitting that the Crescenta Valley […]
A group of CV locals traveled to Armenia in July sponsored by the YMCA of the Foothills. This photo is of Kristina Garcia, Winkee Melton, and Ian West in the courtyard of the Yerevan Brandy Factory in Yerevan, Armenia, where they had completed a tour and tasting of the world-famous Ararat brandy. CV Weekly loves […]
Dignity Health Southern California collaborated with the American Diabetes Association to present the first camp in Los Angeles of its kind Camp Strong. Camp Strong – free to families with children at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes – took place at Camp Hollywoodland located in Griffith Park. Families experienced traditional summer camp activities while […]
Montrose Jewelry District There are several jewelry stores in Montrose that promise you value in beautiful investment grade diamonds and gemstones. Since there is a lot of competition in this close-knit community, you benefit from the prices, offering you real value for your money. Executive Jewelers, Fancy Facets, Honolulu Jewelry, Mardo K Fine Jewelry, Montrose […]