Falcons homers blast Tornadoes

By Seth AMITIN The Crescenta Valley High softball team used the long ball to take it to Hoover, crushing three home runs en route to a 9-0 win over the Tornadoes on Monday. Sydney House started the game off with a two-run home run in the first inning. “It was a good pitch,” said House […]

Falcons blow away Tornadoes – again

By Brian PARK Everything seemed to go right for Crescenta Valley (17-5 overall, 8-2 in league) as the Falcons defeated the Hoover Tornadoes (7-10 overall, 3-7 in league) in a 12-1 mercy rule victory. The inevitable win became apparent in the second inning when the Falcons scored seven runs to put them ahead 8-0. On […]

Two from Troop 509 reach Eagle rank

Adam Wallace, 18, began his scouting adventure at the age of 5 with Pack 326 in Sunland. In 2005, Adam transferred to Troop 509 to take advantage of the numerous activities and progressive leadership attitude. Since then, he has served as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Patrol Guide, Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Scoutmaster. Over […]

Woman’s Club welcomes Glendale Healthy Kids

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted Camille Levee of Glendale Healthy Kids at the club’s monthly luncheon and program held on April 14. Levee is executive director of Glendale Healthy Kids, an organization that was formed in 1994 to meet the need of providing medical services for low income and under-insured children in the greater […]

‘Iron Man 2’ – Not spectacular, but still super

By Charly SHELTON When we last left Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), he announced he was Iron Man, using his super suit to fight crime the world over. Now his father’s scorned Russian partner has set his own son (Mickey Rourke) on a path to vengeance and this path leads right to Tony. While fighting […]

Recipe: Tuna Salad – Mother’s Day Salad Trio

This is part three of the salad trio, and Mother’s Day is really close by. My mom used to take me to lunch when I was young, She made me feel special because we would order this delicious triple salad every time. This will always remind me of her. Anna Loutsos Tuna Salad – Mother’s […]

Calendar this

QUINTON BEMILLER GUEST OF VHAA The Friday, May 7 meeting of the Verdugo Hills Art Association will feature returning guest artist Quinton Bemiller. Bemiller is a painter, educator and a gallery director and currently has his mural, “Hahamongna” on display at the Armory Center for the Arts, and a solo exhibition at the Los Angeles […]

Welcome matte

The Light on the Corner Church in Montrose has created a new entrance, designed and painted by artist Ana Guttierez.  “What we want to do with this mural is to have it be very welcoming and make people feel at home,” explained Pastor Jon Karn. “I took Ana for a tour of Montrose and took […]

Reaching out – and about – by local churches

By Brandon HENSLEY Last Sunday, several churches in La Crescenta took an “outside the box” approach to worship. Or, at least an outside the church approach. Leaders and members of La Crescenta Presbyterian, St Luke’s Anglican, First Baptist Church of La Crescenta and Newsong Church participated in “Lift Up La Crescenta,” a day designed to […]