Tough Sledding So Far in League

By Brandon HENSLEY At least no one can say it’s not interesting. The Crescenta Valley Falcons’ boys’ basketball team improved to 3-1 in the Pacific League Wednesday night game in a solid defensive win at Burbank High School, 46-32. So far in league, the Falcons have shown flashes of brilliance laced with examples of how […]

Shaky Start, But They’ll Take It

Currie – no, not that one – comes up big and the Falcons put together a good enough effort against Glendale. By Brandon HENSLEY Last June as the Crescenta Valley High School basketball team prepared to take the floor in a summer league game, Coach Shawn Zargarian walked by with an announcement. “I have a […]

Community Remembers Local Football Coach

By Brandon HENSLEY John Brinton is being remembered as a man whose intimidating demeanor often belied his passion and caring nature for helping teenagers learn the game of football. Brinton died Dec. 28 when he collapsed near the assisted care facility where his mother Jane resides, and was not able to be revived. It is […]

The Year In Review 2013

Before bidding farewell to 2013, the Crescenta Valley Weekly would like to revisit the many events that defined the year. Assembled by Brandon HENSLEY and Molly SHELTON January This was a difficult holiday season for the family of missing mother and daughter Megan (Ganajian) Dipiazza, 33. They continue to scour Facebook, call friends and have […]

Sports Year in Review

Championships, transfers, and an ongoing issue with a beloved stadium were all part of a memorable year for sports in the foothills. By Brandon HENSLEY Photos by Jason BALLARD, Leonard COUTIN, Ed HAMILTON, Brandon HENSLEY and Michael YEGHIAYAN First Quarter The Falcons boys’ basketball team opened the Pacific League portion of its season with an […]

Battles Succeeds Davis as CVTC President

By Brandon HENSLEY After four years as president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, Cheryl Davis gave her last address to council and audience members at the year-end meeting Dec. 19. After receiving a standing ovation and a bouquet of flowers, it was time to step down. “I need to cut back a little, and […]

Local Teams Battle in Falcon Classic

Local Teams Battle in Falcon Classic

By Brandon HENSLEY While the Crescenta Valley Falcons boys’ basketball team slugs its way through the early season, Berj Krikorian made life a little bit easier this week. The junior point guard scored the game-winning layup with three seconds left in overtime Tuesday night to lift CV to a 76-74 victory over the Verdugo Hills […]

Rosemont Runners Take their Mark

By Brandon HENSLEY While shoppers are running around searching for gifts this holiday season, students from the Rosemont Middle School cross-country team have just been plain running, and on Saturday they’ll put their months of preparation to the test in the annual Run4Fun. Rosemont will compete in the race, which is a 2K, or 1.25 […]

Falcons Try and Work Out Some Kinks

Falcons Try and Work Out Some Kinks

By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley High School varsity basketball team has had a rough time of it early on, but Coach Shawn Zargarian isn’t completely displeased with what he’s seeing from his players. The Falcons dropped their opening game of the non-league season on Monday against Camarillo at the San Fernando Invitational, which is […]

Falcons Named to All-League Teams

Falcons Named to All-League Teams

By Brandon HENSLEY With the last of the Pacific League teams, Burbank and Muir, losing in the CIF high school football playoffs on Nov. 29, the All-Pacific League selections were announced this week and four Crescenta Valley Falcons received top mentions. Quarterback Brian Gadsby, offensive lineman Davo Hakobyan, linebacker Austin Brines and defensive back Jordan […]