Do you find litter and graffiti polluting your streets? Not on Options for Youth watch! The students of the public charter high school Options for Youth (OFY), La Crescenta, are getting their hands dirty, but for a good cause. Drivers who travel down the strip of Foothill Boulevard between Pennsylvania and Lowell will notice that […]
By Brandon HENSLEY NBC4’s Conan Nolan was on the campus of St. Francis High School on Monday to give young, aspiring journalists some key advice: don’t wait to get hired, use today’s resources and go make a name for yourself now. Nolan was this year’s Fine Arts Distinguished Speaker, and before giving his full speech […]
By Mary O’KEEFE About two years ago at an Arbor Day celebration, then Crescenta Valley High School junior Cooper Iven was introduced to Al Evans of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation. Their discussion concerned skaters and the fact that there was no nearby place for them to skate. There is a skate park at […]
The third grade classes at Valley View Elementary spent the week learning about Patriots Day, 9/11. Not only did the students learn about the horrific tragedy, but also of the patriotism shown during that time period and the heroic actions of the military, police and fire departments. As a tribute, the children made banners for […]
Eagle Scout candidate Liam Huber and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in the auditorium of Dunsmore Elementary School at 4717 Dunsmore Ave. on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as a part of a Boy Scouting Eagle Project. The need for blood is always an urgent and […]
Inaugural Golf Classic to Benefit St. James, Holy Redeemer St. James Elementary and Holy Redeemer Middle schools are holding their first golf tournament to raise funds for campus improvement projects. Spots are still available for the inaugural golf classic that will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 at the Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland. […]
Kiko Brenneisen Kiko Brenneisen Jr. was born Feb. 2, 1995 in Los Angeles to Kiko and Bobbie Brenneisen. He has one younger brother, Derek. Kiko attended Monte Vista Elementary and Rosemont Middle schools. During this time, Kiko was involved with music, primarily playing the drums in a garage band with his friends Elliot Wilson, Mac […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Responding to an emergency is not just about someone coming when called; it takes a lot of science, technology and research before those who can help come to the rescue. Kids in the area are learning how much emergency responders have to know and will even take their turn at creating some […]