2020 Scholarship Awards

The California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application for its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities, giving back to others through service […]

Lincoln Students Shine at the Annual Talent Show

The Annual Lincoln Talent Show took place on Wednesday, Jan. 26 during the screen-free week at Lincoln Elementary. Under the direction of first grade teacher Nicolas James, the show was a success with standing room only in the auditorium. The audience was entertained for two hours by amazing talent. The show opened with the first […]

Montrose Scout Earns Eagle Rank

Nicholas Buenavidez, son of Resty and Mary Buenavidez of Glendale, was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle Scout court of honor was held Jan. 25 at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall in Montrose. Buenavidez started as a Tiger Scout in first grade and continued on to become a Boy Scout. As an active […]

2020 Scholarship Awards

The California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application for its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities, giving back to others through service […]

Worlds Discovered at Science Fair

Worlds Discovered at Science Fair

By Lori BODNAR, intern Over 200 students and their families had a fun-filled night of exploration and discovery at Mountain Avenue Elementary School’s 11th Annual Science Fun Fair on Friday, Jan. 31. Attendees made light-sensitive color changing slime, gazed at the Moon through telescopes, and learned about the cosmos inside the Kidspace Discovery Dome inflatable […]

YOUTH Notes

The Crescenta Valley High School Theater Dept. presents “Fools,” a comic fable by Neil Simon directed by Amy Matalas, on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. in the school’s Underground Theater at 2900 Community Ave. in La Crescenta. Tickets are for sale at the door and are $8 for students […]

School Recognizes Custodian with a ‘Big Heart’

School Recognizes Custodian with a ‘Big Heart’

By Ani GASPARYAN Lalo Barcena, a custodian at Fremont Elementary school, was honored on Friday for 40 years of service with Glendale Unified School District. At the school’s morning assembly, students and staff surprised Barcena by expressing their gratitude for his work and gifting him with a watch. Barcena will be retiring at the end […]

Kiwanis Club of La Cañada Celebrates Local ‘TERRIFIC Kids’

On Jan. 29 the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada hosted a luncheon to applaud the 23 TERRIFIC (Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable) Kids who were selected from La Cañada, Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon elementary schools.  The Club hosts the special luncheon to acknowledge students selected by their classrooms who have […]

Five New Eagle Scouts Take Flight

Five local La Crescenta boys have received the distinguished honor of achieving rank as Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America. Max Burton, Seth Gillins, Alden Marriott, Max Reil and Henry Taylor, all members of Boy Scout Troop 390 chartered through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have worked together for nearly […]

Rep. Schiff Announces Nominations of Local Students to U.S. Service Academies

  Rep. Adam Schiff announced the nomination of 17 students from the 28th Congressional District to U.S. service academies for the class of 2024. Among the nominees were Drake Anthony DiPaolo of La Cañada Flintridge who attends Loyola High School and is nominated for the Air Force, Military and Naval academies, Maximus Alexander Fan of […]