Dignity Health employees and the community came together to donate their hair to Locks of Love, the non-profit that provides custom hair pieces at no cost to children dealing with hair loss related to a medical condition. International celebrity hairstylist Anh Co Tran made the 10 inch-long cuts and donations in a pop-up salon inside […]
Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) will be busy the month of December, not only shopping for gifts to place under the Christmas tree, but bringing the gift of music and joy to residents of community homes in Pasadena, La Crescenta, Eagle Rock and Glendale. Many residents are unable to leave their home and go […]
Over 80 people came together on Nov. 15 for YWCA Glendale’s second annual EmpowHER Networking Brunch and Women’s Leadership Panel event. With the theme of “Becoming a Woman of Influence,” the panel discussion featured marketing, finance, technology, real estate and civil service leaders who are striving to support emerging women leaders in the community. The […]
Stressed out about gift-giving this year? Let’s face it; everyone likes to receive gifts no matter who they are, so there’s no need to worry! Studies have shown that the gift giver is much more judgmental about the gift than the receiver. With that said, thoughtful gifts are a sign that the relationship is cared […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the end of another very long night at the Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday, council members voted three-to-one against the proposed land/building exchange with Carmel Partners and the Glendale Unified School District. The proposal began over a year ago. When the GUSD board of education voted unanimously to enter into […]
Visitors to city hall will find a display built by a craftsman for his town. By Mary O’KEEFE At Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting, Councilmember Vartan Gharpetian spoke about the miniature houses decorating city hall and its courtyard. He asked if Chris Peplow was behind the decorations; City Manager Yasmin Beers said he was. “He […]
By Mary O’KEEFE After over a decade of discussing, proposing, rejecting and finally approving, the Foothill Boulevard medians are complete. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday at the median closest to the corner of Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard where a “Welcome to La Crescenta” sign is placed. From the Los Angeles County […]
AT&T Hearing Delayed The Dec. 5 Regional Planning Commission hearing that included information regarding the proposed installation of an AT&T small cell on Briggs Avenue was postponed in response to the day of mourning declared for President George H.W. Bush. On Dec. 12 a new date for the hearing is expected to be announced. Annual […]
Here are some of the shows you can see in our local theaters this month: OPENING “All About Santa”It’s holiday time at the North Pole and everyone is in a tizzy – Santa has disappeared. Is he taking a vacation? Did the sleigh run out of spirits? Can Mrs. Claus keep the home fires […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Community members, many in coats and scarves, made their way to the La Crescenta Library on Tuesday night for an event just for them – the annual La Crescenta Christmas tree lighting. “It’s throwing a big party for the community,” said Robbyn Battles, formerly with the Crescenta Valley Town Council, who spearheads […]