By Jake BOWMAN Since the release of ‘A New Hope’ in 1977, Star Wars has become a powerful force in the lives of many. After three movies, Star Wars didn’t see the big screen again for almost 20 years. In 1999, the franchise was expanded upon with what we now refer to as ‘The Prequel […]
By Jake BOWMAN The Glendale Fire Dept. was the place to be on Saturday when families and those interested in fire safety visited the department for fire service day. The annual event offers a chance for members of the fire department to thank the public for its support, reflecting the fire department’s motto of “community […]
Gather your napkin and tie on a bib: Taste of Montrose is Sunday! By Jake BOWMAN The annual Taste of Montrose, one of the largest fundraisers for Prom Plus, takes place this Sunday, May 5, along Honolulu Avenue. The delicious fundraiser not only raises money for the after-prom party held for Crescenta Valley High School […]
By Jake BOWMAN “Sister Act” is a 1992 muscial comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg. It is about a nightclub singer, Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses a murder and is forced to hide out with a group of nuns. While hiding in the convent, Deloris takes charge of their choir group and helps them to create […]
By Jake BOWMAN Los Angeles County has recently been hit with outbreaks of both pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough, and the measles virus. Outbreak is a very serious term and can be scary, and according to Dr. Armand Dorian, chief medical officer of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, that’s exactly what this is. “An outbreak […]
A panel of experts will talk about safety issues incoming college students should know. By Jake BOWMAN On Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m., the Crescenta Valley High School auditorium will host a panel of experts, former students and counselors to discuss college safety. Members of the community have organized this event in response to […]
» Video Game Review By Jake BOWMAN “Down To Hell” is an answer to the question, “What if you combined video games and heavy metal music?” A 2D hack-and-slash/beat-em-up game, which developer Red Dev Studio affectionately calls a ‘slash-em-up,’ “Down To Hell” is a game I really want to like but, in its current state, […]
A pie-eating contest, car show, dog parade and more are at the Hometown Country Fair. By Jake BOWMAN Plans are underway for the 14th annual Hometown Country Fair. According to Calvin “Kaipo” Chock, a past president of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the fair, and chair of the event for the past […]
By Jake BOWMAN “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Words for all to live by and words that are specifically important to the athletes of the Special Olympics. These words are their oath and also serve as a foundation for the work that the organization has […]
By Jake BOWMAN “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Words for all to live by and words that are specifically important to the athletes of the Special Olympics. These words are their oath and also serve as a foundation for the work that the organization has […]