The following local students were among the 1,575 students who were named to the Biola fall 2016 dean’s list. Students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a grade point average of 3.60 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least […]
Ask Phyllis! Appraisal Descrpancies Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is helping us with the remainder. Out of five offers, our $985,000 bid was the highest. We hired an inspector and everything seemed fine, until the […]
The Campbell Center announced a recent gift of $60,000 from the S. Mark Taper Foundation for operating expenses. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the members of the S. Mark Taper Foundation who recognize the importance of our mission and the work we at TCC are doing to enhance the independence of our […]
By Charly SHELTON When you think of a candy store, maybe you think of old soda fountain stores like in the opening of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Maybe you think of the candy tubs priced per ¼ lb. in the mall between the cookie place and the lotion store. No matter what version […]
“The present day composer refuses to die,” was the dictum from Edgard Varèse that was printed on every Frank Zappa album. Not only does the living composer refuse to die but the past week demonstrated that in Southern California he thrives. It certainly helps to have musicians like Mark Robson in their corner. “An amalgam […]
ALL INVITED TO SCREENING OF ‘SOLD’ The City of Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women and Soroptimist International of Glendale are hosting a screening of the film “SOLD,” a film based on true stories of a 13-year-old Nepali girl who is sold to a brothel in India. This extraordinary story illustrates the brutality of […]
QUESTION: I’m at a loss about what to do with my 16-year-old son who is in a spiritual crisis. His father left us when he was just 2 months old, but my father and his uncles continue to provide love and support for all of his endeavors, so he does have male role models. We’ve […]
New Year/New You! Continuing our campaign to look and feel great in Montrose, we’re featuring Crossfit Crescenta Valley aka CF-CV. CF-CV was opened in 2011 by Vaz Deravanesian. At a young age, Vaz recognized the importance of diet and exercise sharing that, “Genetically, I’m not very gifted. Both of my parents had open heart […]
Michael Velazquez, a senior partner in the firm of Sadd Velazquez Higashi Shammaa LLP, (SVHS) CPAs and Advisors, announced the merger of the Clement & Associates firm with the SVHS family. The newly combined firm will continue to be known as SVHS, LLP, and was effective Jan. 1. “It means a lot to us and […]
Pinola/Chamber Fund Distributes Grants The Chamber held the 92nd installation of its board of directors last week at Angeles National Golf Club. Pouring rain couldn’t keep the attendees away. In addition to witnessing the Oath of Office led by State Senator Anthony Portantino, guests were treated to an information-filled (but oh so silly) skit honoring […]