In September 1999, while in the first grade, Joshua Marcus Alcalde, left, started his Scouting experience with Pack 310 at Lincoln Elementary School. Although new to the neighborhood and having few friends at the time, Alcalde expressed interest in joining Cub Scouts. This is where he met friends Varun Bhadah and Nicholas Neubrand, whom have […]
Two more young men in Verdugo Hills Council Boy Scout Troop 303, chartered with St. James Catholic Church in La Crescenta, recently received their Eagle Rank. Wyatt Van Dyck and Ian Sternau shared their Court of Honor celebration on July 10 with Conor Uhlir from Troop 502 from the San Gabriel Valley Council. Van Dyck […]
Car Wash Fundraiser to Benefit Lady Falcons The CV Lady Falcons Basketball Booster Club is holding a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to support the ladies basketball program by coming to the Verdugo City Chevron, 2817 Honolulu Ave., at the corner of Verdugo […]
These kids put their hands out, not up, so deputies could recognize them for doing good. By Maddy PUMILIA The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has partnered with 7-Eleven stores to recognize kids who are doing the right thing, like riding their bikes with a helmet on or pressing the crosswalk button before crossing the street, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A group of about 135 teenagers stepped out of the 21st Century and into the 1800s. Girls were outfitted in long dresses and bonnets; for the boys, plaid shirts and straw hats seemed to symbolize those long lost days. The kids, along with about 40 adults, were from the Church of Jesus […]
Sheriffs on the Look-Out For the sixth year, Crescenta Valley Station will participate in Operation Chill. Since 1996, the 7-Eleven Corporation has sponsored Operation Chill which is a program that allows law enforcement officers to “ticket” youngsters they observe doing good deeds or exhibiting positive behavior. The ticket is actually a coupon good for a […]
By Aimee YEGHIAYAN The Crescenta Valley High School Team 589 Falkon Robotics had the chance to present their robot to the Dreamworks Technology department on Friday. The robotics team, consisting of about 40 students from Crescenta Valley and seven adult mentors from Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the high school led by Dr. Greg Neat, participates […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley High School cafeteria was buzzing last Friday afternoon – not with hungry eaters, but with eager science students showing off their knowledge of biotechnology. Students from the La Cañada High School Biology Institute and the CV Biotech Boot Camp were there for the first Biotech Showcase, installing displays throughout […]
Going to college is a rite of passage for many American high school students. In today’s increasingly competitive world, the marathon-like process of getting into college can be emotionally overwhelming. In the award-winning documentary “In 500 Words or Less,” cameras follow four very different high school seniors and their families as they spend their final […]
A series of cross country races have been approved by the Los Angeles County of Parks and Recreation. “These races are open to everyone,” said Mark Evans, Crescenta Valley High School track coach. The first race will be on July 20, the second on Aug. 3 and the final race will be run on Aug. […]