Community Center Kicks Off Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge kicked off its annual food drive on Monday. The food drive is held in conjunction with its 21st Annual Thanksgiving Day Run. The Community Center will be working with local schools and businesses to collect items, such as canned foods, pasta, rice, baby food, beans and other non-perishables. […]

Tea Moves Preservation Efforts Forward

By Jason KUROSU The Friends of Rockhaven held its second fundraiser in support of renovating the former Montrose sanitarium, a tea on Saturday afternoon that the nonprofit hopes will be part of a larger effort to preserve the property. Since its closing in 2006, the 3.5 acre property has been the subject of numerous renovation […]

FSHA Hosts Annual Johansing Tournament

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy recently held its 40th Annual Harry G. Johansing Golf Tournament and Dinner. To celebrate the landmark year, FSHA honored five men who were integral to the beginnings of the golf tournament: John Krappman (in place of his father, Andy Krappman), Angelo Mozilo, Bob Pernecky, Mike Smith and Tim Smith. The event […]

Dilbeck Real Estate Shares Stage with Christie’s

Dilbeck Estates recently hosted an elegant event for its top producing sales partners and estate agents. The event was held at a listing of Tracie Heileson, an estates director in the La Cañada office. What is especially noteworthy of this 1927 English Revival compound, now restored to perfection, is that it was designed by legendary […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis! Closing Without Possession Dear Phyllis, We are scheduled to close our home sale in two weeks. Our Realtor® suggested that in order to secure the home over other bidders we agree to allow the seller to remain in the home rent free for a month. We incorporated this in our offer, which was […]

Verdugo Hills Care at Home Joins Accredited Family of Home Care Services

The Accredited Family of Home Care Services announced the affiliation of the Verdugo Hills Care at Home program with Accredited Home Care, effective Oct. 1. Accredited will oversee the management and operations of Verdugo Hills Care at Home, an established non-medical home care provider that supports local disabled, elderly and homebound clients’ desire to remain […]

Tournament of Roses Hosts ‘Happy Hour’

Members of the La Cañada Tournament of Roses Association enjoyed a poolside evening of fun at their monthly happy hour. This event was hosted at the home of Ellen and Anthony Portantino where the members brought delicacies that ranged from shrimp cocktails and Swedish meatballs to scrumptious desserts. The bar was hosted by Dick Barley […]

Veterans Corner

National Resource Directory The National Resource Directory provides wounded ill and injured service members, veterans and their families with a web-based “yellow book.” It has information on the full range of medical and non-medical services and resources needed to achieve veterans’ personal and professional goals across the transitions from recovery to rehabilitation to community reintegration. […]

Ivie Receives Recertification

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center President Jack Ivie, FACHE, earned the distinction of board recertification in healthcare management meeting again the high standards for professional development and excellence as a healthcare executive. The credentialing system is multifaceted and involves passing the board of governors’ examination in healthcare management as well as being […]

Kiwanis AM Installs Board

Roy Huff, the lieutenant governor of Kiwanis Division 3, installed the following board officers: President Barbie Eland, Vice President Sean Crahan, Statistical Secretary Rosemary Hook, Treasurer Dick Barley, Recording Secretary Martha Burns, Past President Joe Thompson and Parliamentarian Claire Slaughter. Directors are Kira Stiglich, community service, Dave Moffett, communications, Mary Ann Ralser human and spiritual […]