News from CV Alliance

Hi, CV! For a short month, February packs a wallop. We commemorate George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, black history and love. In leap years, women propose marriage and we elect our president. Groundhog shadows determine winter’s length. And, as nonprofit life has taught me, February includes recognition of dental care and teen dating violence. You […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

A Korean-American Olympian from Indian Springs In the next few weeks I’ll be covering some of the great memories of Indian Springs that I’ve collected over the past few years from locals who spent time at that beautiful oasis. If you have some memories you’d like me to include, please send them to my email […]

Dilbeck Charitable Foundation Donates to Club 21

Dilbeck Charitable Foundation Donates to Club 21

On Oct. 17, Club 21 in Pasadena held its annual walkathon that raises money to support the programs and services it provides to children with Down syndrome and their families. Club 21’s mission is to provide the tools and resources that enable individuals with Down syndrome to be fully included in society. Lawrence Grassedonio, sales […]

Old School vs. New School: Quarterback Play on Display for Super Bowl 50

By Vincent PAGE, intern In a matchup that features two of the best defenses in the National Football League and the most exciting young player in the sport with Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton, the spotlight for Super Bowl 50 falls on 39-year-old Peyton Manning, who could very well be playing his last game of […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A Major Void How do you describe a person who has made a major impact on so many lives and on our community? How do you describe a person who is always there to volunteer and put in whatever time and effort is required? How do you describe someone who always made you feel as […]

Teddy Bear Clinic Shares Practical Ideas

Teddy Bear Clinic Shares Practical Ideas

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital family practitioner Dr. Antonio Zamorano hosted a teddy bear clinic for Cerritos Elementary School transitional kindergarten students. The children learned the value of being kind, tips on staying healthy, and “practiced” medicine using the doctor’s tools. The clinic was part of the Great Kindness Challenge. Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital […]

Scene In L.A.

Scene In L.A.   By   Steve ZALL And Sid FISH   Feb. 2016   Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and so area host of new productions to take in, including:                   Opening           “Fiddler on the Roof” This beloved musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by […]

People Making News

Amelia Palacios, the daughter of Maureen and Jorge Palacios of La Crescenta, has been named to the dean’s list of Macalester College for academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2015-16 school year. A graduate of Crescenta Valley High School, Palacios was a junior at Macalester last fall. The dean’s list at Macalester College […]

Sports Notes

Track and Field Registration Opens The Los Angeles Falcons track and field team has officially launched its 2016 season. Children between the ages of 5 and 15 will compete in events such as sprints, distance running, long jump, high jump, shot put, relays, and hurdles. There are five divisions (based on age as of Dec. […]

CALENDAR This

  MARDI GRAS AT USC/VHH The USC/Verdugo Hills Hospital Women’s Council is planning its annual casino night on Feb. 20 at the hospital council room from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras. Cost to attend is $55 and all funds will be allocated to the hospital nursery. To purchase tickets, […]