Two Scout projects to beautify and inform the community

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Park has been given a face-lift thanks to a Girl Scout working on her Gold Award and a Boy Scout working on his Eagle project. Girl Scout Nancy Au from troop 290 has taken on the task of creating a country garden at the entrance of the community building […]

A sacred start for Sacred Heart

By Walsh CARVALHO The Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy soccer team is already off to another good start this season, finishing its preseason tournament play and tying its league opener against Harvard-Westlake 1-1. The line-up is predominately of freshman and sophomores and led by co-head coaches Frank Pace and Kathy Desmond (Desmond’s 16th season). The Flintridge […]

Sacred Heart basketball starts season with a positive feeling

By Walsh CARVALHO Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is a small school of about 400 students nestled in the hills near La Cañada Flintridge. The school boasts academic excellence and competes athletically in one of the toughest leagues in the San Gabriel Valley, the Mission league. Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy varsity basketball program is a work […]

La Cañada earns Fantasy Trophy

By Mary O’KEEFE La Cañada Flintridge’s “Scissored Wizard” really was a cut above the rest as it won the Fantasy Trophy at the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade. All traffic headed to Pasadena this morning as thousands of people lined Colorado Boulevard for a chance to see how cut flowers come to life again with […]

‘It’s Complicated’: a look at divorce with benefits

By Charly SHELTON With divorce being such a common occurrence in today’s society, “It’s Complicated” is an often-used phrase for an explanation of why a husband isn’t around anymore. And for Jane, (Meryl Streep) she is finally getting used to saying it. As a baker and homemaker, she is constantly on the go. Her ex-husband […]

HOROSCOPE Jan 4 – Jan 10

ARIES March 21 – April 19 Saturn in Libra is helping you reflect on your partnerships and encouraging you to be proactive to make them the best they can be. Mars brings plenty of opportunity to go dating and have fun. The Sun conjuncts Mercury on Monday, so a revelation may encourage you to see […]

RECIPE Baby Burgers on Baguettes

With the New Year upon us, and guests coming over to cheer the New Year in make some finger foods to go along with the cheer, I think you’ll like this. Anna Loutsos Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste Pinch of oregano 1 French baguette sliced into quarter […]

Calendar This

NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO PUBLIC Glendale Noon Concerts is a free admission concert series taking place every first and third Wednesday from 12:10-12:40 p.m. in the newly restored chapel and sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Glendale (downtown at Louise & Wilson, no religious affiliation). All are encouraged to relax during their lunch hour […]

CV Weekly on the move

Even during the holidays, CV Weekly was on the move. Not too far from home, Danette and Kerry Erickson hosted  out of town guests. Pictured are some of the Hawkridge/Hopeton streets CVHS class of ‘92 that get together with their families at the Erickson home. From left are Lilly and Mike Kurumada with baby soon-to-be, […]

Notes & Nods

The Power of Your Word continues at LCCR Rev. Steven Van Meter will continue his 8 week course “The Power of Your Word” on Mondays from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Jan 11 is the final day to sign-up. For information on this and many other events held at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science […]