By Mary O’KEEFE Applications are presently being accepted for the Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council. The council is an elected position and serves as a youth advisory group in La Crescenta. Representatives from the CV Town Council mentor CVYTC members. To apply for candidacy, students must: 1] live within Crescenta Valley High School district borders […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It seems when every school year ends, the community says goodbye to some school staff, some who retire and some who move to other district schools and offices. This year was no exception. As the last days of school approached, the realization hit many that La Crescenta Elementary School Principal Kim Bishop […]
By Isiah REYES A ceremony at the Montrose Vietnam Memorial was held on June 14 to recognize Vito Cannella, a man who has dedicated his life to raising awareness of national Flag Week. The commitment of Cannella led to a presidential proclamation for National Flag Week from President Lyndon Johnson in 1966. Various speakers spoke […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Joshua Corbett, 39, from La Crescenta pled not guilty on Tuesday to felony counts of first degree residential burglary, stalking and possession of a machine gun. Corbett allegedly broke into the Los Angeles home of actress Sandra Bullock early on Sunday morning. “The police responded to a 911 call,” said district attorney […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “It was a complete surprise.” That was the reaction from Rosemont Middle School teacher Terry Parker to the news he was the recipient of the Los Angeles County Industrial Technology Education Association Middle School Teacher of the Year. A long title that, simply put, means Mr. Parker was recognized for what he […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Flintridge Preparatory School is mourning one of their own as word came of the death of Scott Studenmund who was among the five military personnel killed during a U.S. military engagement on Monday while serving in Afghanistan. “Five American troops were killed yesterday during a security operation in southern Afghanistan. Investigators are […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Two home invasion robberies that occurred last week, one in La Crescenta and the other in La Cañada Flintridge, have law enforcement officials reminding residents to lock their doors and if they see something, say something. The first robbery occurred on Wednesday, June 4 at about 10:30 p.m. in the 2900 block […]
By Mary O’KEEFE St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Cañada Flintridge has produced several musical fundraisers for a variety of organizations; however, this time, for the City of Hope event, they wanted something a little different from their traditional event. So they turned to Anthony Keller, St. George’s deacon. “Connie (Grisham, director of music at […]
“In this outward and physical ceremony we attest once again to the inner spiritual strength of our nation. As my high school teacher, Miss Julia Coleman, used to say: ‘We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.’” ~ Jimmy Carter By Mary O’KEEFE he students of the Class of 2014 […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale City Council candidate Paula Devine and Measure G were both the big winners of Tuesday’s special election, which was folded into the county and statewide election held the same day. The special election had been called by the city in order to elect a permanent successor to Rafi Manoukian, who had […]