Two Playoff Wins Advance Falcons

Victories over Laguna Beach and Diamond Bar propel Falcons to quarterfinals. By Timithie NORMAN If there is one thing to be said about the Crescenta Valley boys’ soccer team, it’s this: They work hard for the win. The Falcons claimed an overtime 3-2 victory over the Laguna Beach Breakers Thursday to advance to the second […]

‘Race to the Top’ Funds Elude GUSD

Win for California doesn’t translate to local budget relief By Timithie NORMAN On Dec. 16, it was announced that California was one of nine winners of one of President Obama’s Race to the Top grants awarded by the Department of Education to encourage innovation and reform in K-12 education. Unfortunately, the Glendale Unified School District, […]

CV Boys Claim League Title

Wins over Pasadena, Muir solidify Falcons as No. 1 By Timithie NORMAN The Crescenta Valley boys’ soccer team claimed the Pacific League title for the third straight year Friday after a 4-1 home win over Pasadena High School. The Falcon team is currently ranked third in the CIF Southern Section Division IV poll with a […]

GUSD Policy Stands

Board of education calls for a review of the current “leaving school grounds” policy at year-end. By Timithie NORMAN The Glendale Unified School District board of education met Tuesday evening to discuss the current policy on students leaving school grounds, an issue that especially pertains to Crescenta Valley High School students and the school’s recent […]

Falcon Boys Top Hoover

By Timithie NORMAN The Crescenta Valley boys’ soccer team hosted the Hoover Tornadoes Tuesday, winning 3-1 to continue their undefeated (9-0-2) run in Pacific League play this season. The victory ensured that the Falcons will be awarded at least a share of the league title, which the Falcons have claimed for the last two seasons. […]

Hospitals, ARC Benefit from Blood Drives

By Timithie NORMAN Three area organizations hosted blood drives this week, collecting more than 150 pints of blood for patients in need at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the American Red Cross. The events coincided with January’s designation as National Blood Donor Awareness Month. St. Francis High School hosted a drive benefitting […]