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After nearly five years in space, Juno arrives at its destination: Jupiter. By Mary O’KEEFE When America’s Founding Fathers were planning their first celebration on the Fourth of July the celebration was to reach the skies, hence fireworks. But for this year’s Fourth of July those at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory took that reach past […]
By Charly SHELTON For the last several months, we’ve brought you coverage of The Walking Dead year-round attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. From the initial announcement to the auditions, to the training, to the progress updates, and now it’s finally time to open the attraction. So was it worth the wait? Yes, with an asterisk. […]
By Pat KRAMER Somewhere between 5,000 and 6,000 people staked out a viewing spot along Foothill Boulevard in Sunland on July 4th to witness one of the longest parades the community has seen. Temperatures in the 80s contributed to a very pleasant day for the 80-plus businesses, organizations, dignitaries and equestrians participating in the Independence […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “Spectacular” is how Steve Goldsworthy described this year’s Crescenta Valley fireworks show at Crescenta Valley High School. Goldsworthy is the president of the CV Fireworks Association. The location was changed this year due to construction at La Crescenta Elementary School, where the fireworks have been held for years. The Glendale Unified School […]
By Brandon HENSLEY At its June 21 meeting at Verdugo Hills Hospital, the Crescenta-Cañada Rotary Club was treated to a debate from the Global Initiatives Alliance on the subject of video games and their usefulness to mental health. The seven-person panel, consisting of middle school and high school students from across the L.A. area, took […]
The Verdugo Hills Cemetery Landslide – The Cleanup Last week I covered the landslide that occurred in February 1978 in Tujunga. After days of relentless rains, the steep hillside that Verdugo Hills Cemetery was perched on gave way and sent mud and decaying bodies down into residential streets below. The slide had occurred in the […]
Highlights from the Montrose Car Show It was a clear 85 degrees with a gentle breeze at the 15th Annual Montrose Car Show – a gorgeous day for a car show on Independence Weekend. Hundreds of distinct cars lined the street from one end of the avenue to the other, giving viewers a free display […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Summer is full swing for most students, but the Crescenta Valley High School football team still has to wait a few more days for its break. It looks like it is well-deserved, according to Head Coach Paul Schilling. The Falcons have reached great heights the past three seasons, compiling a 29-5 record […]
Throughout the Crescenta Valley, local churches are preparing for Vacation Bible School. VBS typically lasts for one week and gives kids the opportunity to focus on that church’s VBS theme. According to its website, every year, La Crescenta Presbyterian Church hosts about 300 children at its Vacation Bible School. This year’s program, Deep Sea Discovery, […]