After 28 years of leadership, Pat Chambers is retiring as director of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Center for Children (CFC). Known for her compassion and vision, Chambers helped grow the Center into a vital resource for children from infancy through sixth grade, including after-school care from seven local schools. Under her leadership, CFC expanded its […]
Remembering Dad, Recognizing Daughter They called him Big Ray and for good reason. He stood an impressive 6 foot, 5 inches tall on a large frame; my dad was a big man. As a child he would hold my little hand in his massive paw or carry me way up in the sky on his […]
Using Artificial Intelligence to Celebrate Local History The rise of artificial intelligence, or “AI,” affects our daily lives. It improves the workings of healthcare, education, banking, business and so on. But it’s controversial. From “deep fake” photos and video clips all the way to fears of the rise of the robots and the destruction of […]
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Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter Carol Connors (“Gonna Fly Now” from “Rocky”) announced that her best-selling book “Elvis, Rocky and Me” will be the subject of a new documentary to be released later this year. Pictured at an event at the Smoke House Restaurant in Toluca Lake are (from left) Motion Picture […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) announced the launch of an exciting new glass art program led by acclaimed glass artist and former executive director of the Center Ethan Stern. This initiative brings hands-on workshops, classes and live demonstrations in kiln forming and flame working to the community for the first time. The […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild held its third annual tea on May 21 at the T Room in Montrose. Fifty-three ladies joined the elegant and delicious event, raising over $1,200 for Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC). Joan Cleven, LCFOG Ways and Means chair, greeted the guests and thanked them for their participation, which benefits […]
At its May meeting the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) received funds from Dale Dawson of the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. for the assistance by LCWC members for the recent Wine Walk. LCWC also presented philanthropy gifts to The Girl Scouts Summer Camp, The Salvation Army Summer Camp, and to CVHS Prom Plus. Jolene Blackbourn […]
Memorial Day and Labor Day are often associated with beach days, road trips and summer memories. But for traffic safety experts, this stretch of time is known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” a period when teen and adult drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in serious and sometimes fatal car crashes. According to […]
Harvey Mudd College conferred bachelor of science degrees upon the following local students at its 67th commencement ceremony: Emilynne S. Newsom of La Canada Flintridge received a bachelor of science degree with a joint major in computer science and mathematics. Newsom attended Marlborough School. Leif-Ansell Shomali of Montrose received a bachelor of science degree with […]