The Glendale Unified School District has announced that current Fremont Elementary School principal Cynthia Livingston will be assuming the role of principal at Rosemont Middle School. In a principal musical chairs, Livingston will be taking over the helm at Rosemont after that school’s principal of two years Michele Doll moves on to assume the position […]
Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior Hearing on Firefighting Policy Questions from Congressman Schiff May 26, 2010 Congressman Schiff: Senator, thank you very much. I appreciate the opportunity. Chairwoman Feinstein: It’s the largesse of the Senate. Congressman Schiff: It is, it is. And, I promise you I won’t get too used to it while I’m […]
THE JOY OF SEEDS Join culinary chef and horticulturist Craig Ruggless at Descanso Gardens for an entertaining look at seeds, meet a “Serpent from Sicily” zucchini, the “Candle of Fire” radish and a melon called “Ugly but Good” in Italian. On Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. – noon. Get an entertaining look at seeds […]
By Charly SHELTON For those of you like this reporter, who had very little desire to see “Sex and the City 2” thinking they are whipping a dead horse with this franchise, I sympathize. But after seeing it, it did have a bit of a sparkle. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) realizes her marriage with Mr. […]
For 35 years the dental offices at 4519 Castle Road have been synonymous with family dentistry. When patients enter the La Cañada Dental Group they are entering a dental office home. “We have [patients] that came here when they were children and now they bring their children,” said Sonia Tomic, front office. There are even […]
On Thursday evening, May 20, YMCA volunteers, staff, friends and family gathered at the Crescenta-Cañada facility to celebrate the presentation of the 2009-10 volunteer awards. Established in 1989, the Pat Aho Volunteer of the Year Award is dedicated to former staff member and current board member Pat Aho. This award recognizes individuals and couples who […]
By Shari EMAMI The Desi Geestman Foundation held its ribbon cutting event at its new location on May 22. The ribbon cutting was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was attended by over 60 people. Some of the guest speakers included CV honorary mayor Steve Pierce, CV Chamber of Commerce president Jean Maluccio and […]
The La Crescenta-based AAU basketball organization Full Force sent its 12-year-old team and one 14-year-old team to the Swoosh Division 2 Basketball Tournament May 22-23. Over 60 teams participated in the contest, which drew opponents from as far as San Diego. By the end of the weekend, both local teams took home second place trophies. […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The summer Burbank basketball league kicked off Tuesday night with the Falcons, 8-4-0 league, faced off against the Simi Valley Royals. The Royals, who finished league 4-10-0, is traditionally one of the Falcons most worthy opponents. However, by the end of the first half with Crescenta Valley leading by 10 points, it […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Photos by Leonard COUTIN Crescenta Valley High School’s prom was a big hit last weekend with 688 in attendance. The prom’s theme was “The Last Dance” and was held at V20 Club in Long Beach. As is the tradition at prom, a king and queen were crowned. The royal seniors were King […]