Archive for 2010
Tonight is going to be cold, 37 degrees
Temperatures tonight are expected to be as low as 37 degrees. BRRRRR….
Sunday in the Park and Elsewhere: Prep Students Pound Pavement for Good Causes
By Mel Malmberg of flintridgeprep.org
On Sunday, November 7, Flintridge Preparatory School students participated in three separate fundraisers benefitting medical research, the drive to eradicate hunger, and support for individuals with down syndrome.
Letters to U.S. Soldiers in Iraq
By Jennifer Kim of the LC Spartan
U.S. troops have been in Iraq since 2001, a nine year span of time. Currently, 50,000 soldiers are stationed to keep peace in dangerous neighborhoods, assuming the responsibility of the Iraqi Army until Iraq establishes its own army. Although the soldiers are assigned non military combat positions, they are still in constant danger. Until a full withdrawal expected to occur by the end of 2011 (agreed in a bilateral security pact), soldiers will remain in Iraq and continue to face the unexpected dangers of devastating bombings.
Runners power through holiday chill
By Andrew Shortall of the La Canada Valley Sun Photo by: Tim Berger/Staff Photographer
Runner were presented with the challenge of warming up for the Thanksgiving Day run in La Cañada, thanks to the 39-degree holiday chill the morning of Nov. 25.
USC opens medical clinic in La Cañada
By Andrew Shortall
Satellite facility will offer general care as well as specialized services. The University of Southern California is doing all it can to help the community of La Cañada fight on. The Doctors of USC opened a clinic in La Cañada on Aug. 2 as part of the first step in creating a regional network of satellite offices in Los Angeles’ surrounding communities. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week to commemorate the first satellite clinic’s opening.
11/10: Pic of the Day
Spartan fans and cheerleaders erupt after the clock hits 0 in the final period and the Spartans advance to the next round of CIF play. Score: 15-4
Mr. Carroll is new history teacher on campus
by Kevork Kurdoghlian of the LC Spartan
For students accustomed to walking by room 301 in the morning, it is no longer the voice of Mr. Cartnal that will be heard. Instead those who walk by will hear Mr. Brandon Carroll, the latest addition to the staff at La Cañada High School.
Volunteers Needed
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge is looking for volunteers to help with their 17th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive which they hold every Thanksgiving Day morning here in La Canada at Memorial Park.
Flintridge Prep Athletics News
By Royce Park of FlintridgePrep.org
Prep claims the title of League Champion once again! Saturday, October 30th the boys’ cross-country team swept League Finals at Pierce College, placing first in both the JV and Varsity races. Prep asserted itself as league champ by finishing seven runners in the top 15. Jason Bunn led the team with support from Jesse Redding, Elias Ellison, Eli Weinstein, Taylor Beith, Jake Johnson, and James Bradley
Work ahead for Spartans
By Andrew Shortall of the La Canada Valley Sun Photo by Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer
Girls’ volleyball: La Cañada wins CIF playoff opener, but victory doesn’t impress coach. Brock Turner, the usually happy-go-lucky coach for La Cañada High girls’ volleyball, wasn’t smiling after Tuesday night’s first-round CIF Southern Section Division IIAA playoff match against Corona Centennial.
La Cañada veterans urge support for returning soldiers
By Joe Piasecki Photo by: Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer
Of all the words bandied about during the recent election season, very few were about American military service members now coming home from combat in the Middle East.
Harry Potter & entrepreneurs sell Butterbeer to support Dumbledore’s Army
By- Kathy Hernandez of the KCH Blog
The upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” movie has inspired loyal fans to go to great lengths to show their support. This afternoon, four local high school Seniors whipped up a batch of (non-alcoholic) Butterbeer to sell on a street corner in support of Dumbledore’s Army.
11/09: Pic of the Day
Pic of the Day: Bump, Set, Spike… Title: Bump, Set, Spike Camera: iPhone 4 Apps: Camera+, DigitalFocus, and PictureShow Description: Congratulations to the La Canada High School Girls Volleyball team for their win in the first round of the CIF II-A post season. The Lady Spartans beat the Centennial Huskies in 3 straight games.
Real Estate in La Cañada Flintridge
How do you check real estate online? We recently stumbled across a site called ESTATELY that makes searching for property very simple. Estately is a Seattle-based team of geeks taking on the $50 billion real estate industry. We believe in putting the power to find and buy homes in the hands of the consumers. Estately [...]
11/08: Pic of the Day
Pic of the Day: See Thru Title: See Thru Camera: iPhone 4 Apps: Camera+, DigitalFocus, and Instagram (Inkwell) Description: Photo was taken Monday morning on the Gould overpass looking East. The sky was incredible with huge fluffy clouds along the horizon. … Pic of the Day will become a daily feature on trLC. We are [...]
Costa to go it alone
By Joe Piasecki of the La Canada Valley Sun | Photo by Raul Roa of the La Canada Valley Sun
Driver in last year’s fatal Angeles Crest Highway truck accident will act as own attorney. The big rig driver facing murder charges for the 2009 Angeles Crest Highway truck accident that killed a Palmdale man and his 12-year-old daughter asked a judge on Thursday to act as his own attorney during his upcoming trial.
Prep Students Journey to Nicaragua in Summer; Host Nicaraguans in Winter
by Manuel Nuñez of flintridgeprep.org
This summer, five Prep seniors (Riley Wasson, Erin Fong, Naomi Hatanaka, Justin Farshidi, and Kyle Eschen) traveled to Managua, Nicaragua. It was the first half of an exchange program with students at Lincoln International Academy. During the three-week trip, the students stayed with host families and went to school with the host students, following their daily schedule.
November 4: Community Prevention Council Meeting
Community Prevention Council Meeting. November 4th @ 8:15am. Location: LCUSD Admin building. Topics: Red Ribbon Week review, Essay Contest, FSHA program for parents and students, Nov 18, Surrounding prevention groups, Healthy Kids Survey, Public Safety Youth Brochure update.
