By Nicole MOORE The Crescenta Valley Community Association had its monthly general meeting on Aug. 25, updating community members on various topics regarding the Crescenta Valley area. First on the agenda was CV Town Councilmember Desiree Rabinov, representing Metro, who spoke about how the foothill community could gain easier access to the 501. The 501 […]
Crescenta Valley High School held its annual back to school night on Wednesday night. Parents and students poured onto the high school campus to learn about ways to support the PTSA and senior class, see a demonstration by the school’s cheer squad and enjoy a barbecue meal held by Prom Plus before heading to students’ […]
The Americana at Brand announced last week the recipients of The 2016 Spirit of American Youth Scholarship. Christin Hirn of Notre Dame High School and George Hou of Arcadia High School will each be awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Established in 2009 by Caruso Affiliated, the scholarship invests in the future of the next generation by […]
Ask Phyllis! Selling As Is Dear Phyllis, I am moving my mother into an assisted living facility. Her home is 70 years old but most everything is in working order – just old. I want to sell her home AS IS, I don’t want to paint, or even clean or empty the home. In […]
National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), one of the largest advocacy organizations for women, announced that 50 Alumnae Panhellenic Associations are being recognized with citations of merit. Among the recipients of a citation of merit is the Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic. Citations of Merit recognize achievement by active Alumnae Panhellenics in areas of panhellenic spirit, undergraduate relations […]
By Nicole MOORE On Sunday, StandStill Baseball was introduced at the Glendale Sports Complex. The demonstration consisted of two one-hour games with six female players and six male players on opposing teams. Mike Boyd, a former player for the L.A. Dodgers and the Oakland As, created StandStill Baseball. Boyd provided lively commentary throughout this family-friendly […]
“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” ~ Helen Hunt Jackson The first of September – didn’t summer just begin? Autumn begins in three weeks. If you are saddened by the passage of time, perhaps the weather will help soothe. The current […]
Chastises Steyer Ad “CBS News, Sunday Morning” has been sponsored lately by a political advertisement paid for and featuring billionaire Tom Steyer. In the ad Steyer claims that oil companies have caused one million children to have asthma. This is the most blatant propaganda for the current “Democratic Socialist” movement. In California, oil companies get […]
By Charly SHELTON A growing concern among parents throughout the community has been brought to local PTSAs and parent groups. The tardiness rate at Crescenta Valley High School for first period is staggering. In the 2014-15 school year, there was a reported 14,866 tardy slips issued for first period students. The 2015-16 school year showed […]
Office Closed for Labor Day The Crescenta Valley Weekly office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Don’t Bug Me! Come join the last campfire of the summer when Glendale Parks & Open Space presents “Mosquitoes” at Deukmejian Wilderness Park from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3. […]