By Jason KUROSU The devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, which claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people and left many more homeless, begs the question of whether the rest of us would be prepared for a similar disaster. “If a big disaster hits, like an earthquake, flood or fire, the emergency response system will […]
The body of a man found in Chantry Flats has been identified as Kevin Wolfe Pochter, 55, of Huntington Beach. A handgun was found nearby. Several divisions of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department including Special Enforcement Bureau, Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station personnel and Montrose Search and Rescue, had been searching in the San Gabriel […]
Perhaps a Better Way to Honor I sympathize with and respect military families, especially those who have paid the ultimate price [“The American Flag: We Retire Her from Duty,” April 28]. We must certainly remember and honor the victims of our wars, but to me such honor needs to go beyond the traditional memorial monument. […]
The media coverage of last week’s devastating tornado outbreak back east carried descriptions that are eerily familiar to me as a local historian. People reported having no warning. They suddenly heard a deafening roar and felt their walls shake. They had seconds to decide where to run, where would be the safest place in their […]
Montrose Christmas Parade Association presented the Crescenta Valley High School Prom Plus Club with a check for $500 for their support of last year’s parade. When the parade organizers found they needed more volunteers they contacted the club. Members of the association Steve Pierce and Chris Waldheim praised the volunteers. “They had signed up to […]
Dunsmore Elementary School celebrated Earth Day on Friday, April 22 with an array of planet-friendly activities. Students participated in a used book exchange, donated recyclables that will fund campus beautification projects and brought in used batteries so that they could be properly disposed of. A highlight of the day was a science event headed up […]
CVLL Majors Division – 2nd Half Gangi 3 0 Trotta 3 0 Warren 3 1 Rountree 2 1 Landry’s 1 3 Police 1 4 High Temp 0 4 CVLL Majors Division – Overall Warren 13 2 Trotta 8 6 Landry’s 8 6 Gangi 7 6 Rountree 5 8 High Temp 5 10 Police 4 12 […]
Fan Appreciation Night Crescenta Valley Falcons Baseball is hosting its 15th Annual Fan Appreciation Night at Stengel Field in Glendale on Friday, May 6. The event will include the Falcons’ baseball game being played against Pasadena at 7 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m. There will be food, raffle prizes, face painting, and a chance […]
By Alan der OHANNESSIAN The Falcons varsity softball team kept its composure to win 5-2 Tuesday at Burroughs. Having lost their lead earlier, the Falcons kept their focus to win the game. The win moved the Falcons (17-3, 9-1) into a first-place tie in the Pacific League with Burroughs as of Wednesday. The Falcons played […]
By Leonard COUTIN On Friday, April 29 Arcadia hosted the Pacific League prelims. Strong performances were seen for all ranking divisions. Qualifiers will now return to Arcadia Friday for the Pacific League finals when field events start at 5 p.m. and running events at 6 p.m. For the CV varsity boys, James Maturan (11.25) (23.47) […]