The independent hospital watchdog The Leapfrog Group published its latest results for hospital safety scores in October. Glendale Adventist Medical Center earned an A in this elite national ratings program, recognizing its strong commitment to patient safety. The Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of the […]
The YMCA of Glendale held its inaugural fundraising gala in November to celebrate the completion of Phase I of ongoing construction – a remodel that is transforming the Y into a contemporary, state-of-the-art, showcase facility – as well as the organization’s transformational impact on the health and well being of not only its membership but […]
By Brandon HENSLEY He hadn’t been back in 20 years, and for one half at least, maybe he wished he had kept it that way. The Crescenta Valley Falcon varsity basketball team was keeping the game close, and Greg Goorjian was struggling. It was never like Goorjian to struggle when he was one of the […]
By Leonard COUTIN An estimated 10,000 spectators and coaches lined the Woodward Park course in Clovis on Saturday to witness over 2,000 of the state’s top high school runners at the 29th CIF State Cross Country Championship. Woodward Park has been the site of the finals since 1987, the location allowing the northern and southern […]
By Vincent PAGE, intern A week or two before Crescenta Valley High School’s varsity team was set to kick off its season against Verdugo Hills, I talked to Head Coach Paul Schilling about quitting the team. Time was the biggest factor – the ideas of having a job or pursuing other interests were quite attractive. […]
Glendale and Clean and Beautiful recently honored Steven Carris at Valley View Elementary School with a tree planting for his third place finish in the 2015 I Love My Neighborhood poster contest. “I Love Historical Glendale” was the theme of the contest. Valley View principal Dr. Reynolds congratulated Steven and spoke to his school on […]
The Boy Scouts of Troop 317 from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montrose went to El Capitan State Beach for a weekend of camping under the stars. Under the leadership and guidance of Scoutmaster David Januzik and Asst. Scoutmasters Nate Fitzgerald, Roly Quizon, Jose Salazar and Vinis Salazar, the boys went on an informative […]
The Valley View Elementary School PTA hosted an exhibit in November showcasing the work of those students who participated in the Reflections program. The PTA Reflections Program is a nationally recognized arts and achievement program for students. This program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original […]
Valley View Elementary School students (above) and their families donated over 1,200 food items for the school’s recent Healthy Start Food Drive. Last year the school donated more food items than any other elementary school in the district. Contributed by Viehanoosh NAZARIAN
Harrison Ford on Location in Verdugo City! It’s true – Harrison Ford, the famous actor, shot a pivotal scene of one of his biggest movies in Verdugo City, at the corner of Honolulu and La Crescenta avenues. Yes, I’m talking about the handsome leading man who has his star on Hollywood Boulevard. But wait, I […]