St. Francis Basketball Edges Campbell Hall in Overtime

By Michael BRUER The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday proved to be favorable for the St. Francis Golden Knights as they edged out the feisty Campbell Hall Vikings 66-61 in overtime on Monday at La Salle High School in Pasadena. The team was supreme from long range, knocking down 11 shots from behind the arc […]

Falcon Soccer Decimates Hoover

By Michael BRUER The Crescenta Valley High School soccer team took to the field without their leading scorer, senior forward Matt Ryan (20 goals, four assists) Tuesday against Hoover. Ryan sat out with a hamstring injury, a decision that was more precautionary than anything, according to Head Coach Grant Clark. The team proved their skill […]

CVAS Makes Final Preparations for 90th Anniversary Event

By Michael BRUER Members of Crescenta Valley Adventist School (CVAS) are excited to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the La Crescenta school on Sunday. The school, located at 6245 Honolulu Ave. near La Tuna Canyon, will debut its open house at 11 a.m. before holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. The open house […]

Program Offers ‘Stepping Stones’ to Navigate Elderly Health

A multidisciplinary team facilitates nearly 50 admissions and discharges per month. By Michael BRUER One of the most highly lauded programs in the nation is located right in our own backyard. The Stepping Stones program at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is a geriatric psychiatry program that addresses a wide range of issues in its patients, […]

Glendale and La Cañada Floats Get Parade-Ready

Glendale and La Cañada Floats Get Parade-Ready

Preparations enter into final stages before the New Year’s Day debut. By Michael BRUER It’s that time of year again. While many play with their new Christmas gadgets and bask in the final days of 2013, others in the foothills community are hard at work – putting together memorable floats for this year’s Tournament of […]

American Legion Commences First Year of Holiday Service

American Legion Commences First Year of Holiday Service

By Michael BRUER The holiday season can be a trying one for family and friends. It is an especially difficult time for the families of veterans, particularly those families that are missing a loved one who is serving in the armed services overseas. Their absence during the holidays is more pronounced, and can become a […]

LCHS Chamber Singers Win Locals Vocals Contest

By Michael BRUER The Chamber Singers of La Cañada High School is arguably the most close-knit group on campus. Their unity and cohesion has been charmingly likened to a cult-like mentality by fellow classmates. The 32 members who make up the choir are a group of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Those 16 young men and […]

Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse Now Serves as a Post Office

By Michael BRUER As Christmas creeps ever closer and shoppers dive into the heart of the holiday season, gift buyers and well-wishers can breathe a sigh of relief in La Cañada Flintridge. The Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse has recently signed a contract with the postal service to act as a village post office. The store […]

Antonovich Takes On Duties as Principal for a Day

Antonovich Takes On Duties as Principal for a Day

By Michael BRUER For over 20 years, the Glendale Unified School District has organized the Principal for a Day program with remarkable results. To date, the program has yet to have any repeat participants, and prides itself on providing business and organizational leaders a glimpse into the Glendale school system. On Monday, 30 interim principals […]