Time to Sign Up for Mutt Strut

By Isiah REYES Registration is now underway for the 4th Annual California Council of the Blind 2K and 5K Mutt Strut walk that takes place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Crescenta Valley Park. Everyone is invited to bring a canine friend, whether a trained guide dog or the family pooch. Registration will begin at 8 […]

Two Perspectives: NIN and Soundgarden

Soundgarden By Brandon HENSLEY I tried to qualify Soundgarden’s performance Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl to Isiah hours before the show. Most of that had to do with lead singer Chris Cornell. He’s not the same anymore, I told Isiah, but as long as the band plays well, it’ll be okay. That was stupid. […]

Teaching Until They ‘Get It’

Teaching Until They ‘Get It’

By Isiah REYES After 30 years of holding one-on-one private music lessons, professional musician and music teacher Marty Buttwinick continues to find new avenues to deliver his knowledge, whether it is through new books or online videos. Buttwinick has delivered over 40,000 hours of private lessons and consultations, played for thousands of events both small […]

Keep Your Distance From Wildlife Advise Experts

By Isiah REYES Crescenta Valley has had its fair share of recent wildlife sightings that include bobcats, mountain lions and bears and there could be numerous reasons for it. Janice Mackey, information officer for the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, said there is typically an increase in backyard wildlife sightings in the area during […]

Blessing of Grapes Celebrated at GAMC

By Isiah REYES Glendale Adventist Medical Center hosted its annual community ceremony Blessing of the Grapes on Aug. 13 for visitors, patients and hospital employees. The ceremony is designed to give the first yield of the vineyards as gifts to the church as a way to ask for God’s blessing. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, conducted […]

CVHS Harris Studies in D.C.

By Isiah REYES Alicia Harris of Crescenta Valley High School was one of 21 teachers from across the nation selected to participate in the ninth annual Summer Institute for Teachers in Washington D.C. The summer institute is co-sponsored by the American Bar Association and the Federal Judicial Center. It is designed to enhance the knowledge […]

For the Love of Gordon

For the Love of Gordon

By Isiah REYES Jenilee Pineda is doing everything she can to help raise funds for Gordon, her English bulldog who is currently fighting for his life as he undergoes extensive medical treatment. Gordon was diagnosed with immune mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT). It is a serious disease in which the body sees its own platelets as foreign. […]

Silent Movie Era Celebrated at Two Strike Park

Silent Movie Era Celebrated at Two Strike Park

The La Crescenta park will do duty as a movie house when Joe Rinaudo sets up shop on Saturday night. By Isiah REYES The Historical Society of Crescenta Valley invites the community to enjoy a night of silent movie shorts shown through an original hand-cranked projector on July 26 at Two Strike Park in La […]

Celebrating the Colorado Street Bridge

By Isiah REYES Pasadena Heritage presented the Colorado Street Bridge Party on July 12 featuring dancing, live music, children’s activities, vintage Mustangs, drinks, food and more. Pasadena Heritage started the Bridge Party in 1979 with the hope of raising money to renovate the Colorado Street Bridge, which was built in 1913. The bridge was refurbished […]

Cruisin’ on Brand Boulevard

By Isiah REYES The City of Glendale will present the 21st annual Cruise Night car show at Brand Boulevard on Saturday, July 19, which will feature live entertainment, family fun and activities. The event is free to attend and will showcase more than 350 classic pre-1979 cars. The live entertainment will include performances by The […]