By Samantha SLAYBACK This year marks the eighth anniversary of the national scholarship competition, the Lexus Eco Challenge. The Lexus Eco Challenge empowers teens grades six through 12 across the United States to learn more about the environment and encourages steps to make it better, not only for their communities but for the rest of […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK As folks age, finding new and entertaining ways to get their exercise can become a challenge. But the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, a mainstay in the foothills community, answers their quest. Hula dancing class, led by instructor Barbara Dempsey, is attracting seniors ready to sway to the tropical beat. Prior […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK Sixteen high school juniors, including Rachel Harvey of Crescenta Valley High School, will be flying to Korea in April as part of Project Bridge, a year-long program that immerses students in the nuances of Korean culture, while encouraging the development of leadership skills and cultural understanding. Developed by the nonprofit Pacific Century […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK Two months into the New Year many people are just beginning to think about filing their taxes, while others are giving up on New Year’s resolutions and some are still recovering from the holidays. However, for one community member it has already proven to be a successful year. Richard Toyon started […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK After taking an eye-opening trip to the Philippines last summer, Crescenta Valley High School social sciences teacher Pia Hugo took it upon herself to help Dalipuga Central School with its dire condition. In September, an article about the school raised awareness of the immediate needs of students at Dalipuga Central School and, […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK For several years, Glendale Community College has hosted visiting marching bands, giving the bands a chance to practice for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl game. Last year, the college opened its facilities to the Stanford marching band and in 2012 it welcomed the University of Oregon marching band. This […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK or many, college is a time of exploration. For Crescenta Valley High School graduate Riley Chambers, that urge to explore took her all the way to Honduras. With her trip over, Chambers has been spending a lot of time reflecting on her experiences abroad with the Justice Studies program. Now in her […]
January Boy Scout Brandon Loder from Troop 390, a senior at CVHS, created an outdoor classroom at the Rosemont Preserve for his Eagle Project. The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy established the preserve located at the far north end of Rosemont Avenue in 2012 with help from L.A. County Board Supervisor Michael Antonovich. The outdoor […]
The CV Sheriffs, members of L.A. County Parks & Rec and the Early Rodders all show the strength of giving. By Samantha SLAYBACK For the past 30 years, the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has been sponsoring an annual toy and food drive during the holiday season. This year, the station partnered with L.A. County Parks […]
By Samantha SLAYBACK For many, the holiday season is a time to spend with family, enjoy a nice dinner and exchange gifts with loved ones. But some members of the community don’t have the funds to enjoy a lavish holiday with gifts and a hot meal. This is the time when it is especially important […]