It was 61 years ago this fall when three nuns, Bernice Fay and 225 children became the first teachers and students of Our Lady of Lourdes School. On Sept. 13, 1949, Sisters Mary Carla, Mary Baptist, Mary Gilberta and “Miss Fay” began teaching first through sixth grade. They squeezed into four classrooms and an assembly […]
By Jason KUROSU La Crescenta Presbyterian Church celebrated its 125th anniversary this past Sunday, following the usual service with lunch in the Fellowship Hall downstairs and a presentation on a recent project to build an orphanage in Rosarito, Mexico. Churchgoers filed into the Hall after the service to a buffet line of tacos, rice, beans, […]
By Brandon HENSLEY and Mary O’KEEFE In times of trouble, especially during the holidays, people seem to turn to religion for help, whether it is guidance, comfort or shelter. And at this time of being thankful, turning to one’s faith and church can be a source of strength. But what happens when a church itself […]
DESCANSO TO HOST GIFTS AND GREENS Descanso Gardens is hosting Gifts and Greens on Dec. 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase beautiful botanical décor and greenery to decorate for the holidays, and handcrafted gift items made by Descanso’s talented volunteers. Two wreath-making classes, priced separately and for Descanso members only, will be at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School dance has completed auditions and this year’s CV’s “Got Talent” is in rehearsals. The show’s dance class expanded its winter performance a few years ago to include the talented students of CVHS. “When we get everything done it will be an amazing show. We have so much talent […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A new theatre company is preparing to take the stage in La Crescenta with a new play by veteran writer Sam Bobrick. “Two Dukes and a Duchess Theatre Company” is comprised of three 20-something college friends Chris Higgins, Allie Olson and Charly Shelton. The three met when they were cast in Bobrick’s […]
By Ted AYALA Though still about a month away, it seems that winter has finally arrived in Los Angeles. Grey, and briskly cool; there is something about those days that makes one want to wrap themselves in all things warm comforting, and familiar. So it was a pleasant surprise to discover that the Santa Cecilia […]
By Bruce GIBSON On most days, La Crescenta resident Joe Rinaudo can be found tinkering in his vintage lighting shop, Rinaudo’s Reproductions, in the small industrial area just east of Montrose. On other days, however, Joe can be found dressed in his antique top hat, tails and spats, flexing his muscles as the power behind […]
By Leonard COUTIN CIF cross country finals were held last Saturday, Nov. 20 at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. It was not a typical sunny SoCal morning that greeted finalists. Instead rain throughout the night unveiled a morning that was cloudy, cold and drizzling. Not only was the course soaked, muddy, and unsafe, but […]
By Eli LOCKE The Crescenta Valley Falcons came into Wednesday night’s Nov. 17 game ranked first in the division, facing the number 3 ranked Pasadena Poly Panthers for the third time this season. In recent years, the Panthers and Falcons have met many times in the playoffs, with the Falcons coming out on top in […]