Introducing New Member Lena Hotoyan Lena Hotoyan is an agent with New York Life who works in the greater Pasadena area. Originally from Pico Rivera, she now lives in La Crescenta with her two teenage boys. After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in political science, Lena’s wish was to pursue law. But her […]
The Garden Room at Oakmont Country Club was the setting for the April general meeting of the members of Las Candelas, a local philanthropic organization whose mission is to give volunteer service and financial assistance to help improve the lives of children and youth in vulnerable situations and to support awareness of their mental health […]
Adventist Health – a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 75 communities in California, Oregon and Hawaii – announced the appointment of Alice Issai, MBA, as the new president of Adventist Health Glendale, the largest medical center in the system. Issai will begin on July 2 and will report to Andrew Jahn, president […]
The artwork of local resident Ralph Walker has been selected for display as part of the Arts4ALZ’s Memories in the Making exhibition to be held June 14 at the Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica. Walker participated in the Alzheimer’s Support Group at the YMCA of the Foothills where he was connected with the […]
ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS Dr. Ted Stern, a professor of music, is again conducting a series of music appreciation classes for adults in the community. This ongoing series is for non-musicians and musicians alike and explores the histories of composers and their music. This new series of classes will cover the topic “Popular Music Before the […]
By Julie BUTCHER The La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association kicked off its 45th Memorial Weekend Fiesta Days celebration on Friday evening with its annual Casino Night held at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Community members came out to try their luck at the tables while hobnobbing with friends and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON In the Crescenta Valley, three separate ceremonies honored those who lost their lives fighting the nation’s battles. Vietnam War Memorial – Montrose The sidewalks and grassy area on the northwest side of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard was packed on Monday morning with people honoring those who served […]
After 100 years, a memento of gratitude returns to its proper place. By Charly SHELTON “Presented to Robert A. Walton by the Citizens of La Crescenta, Oakdale and Montrose as a token of their appreciation of his services. July 15, 1915.” So reads the inscription on the silver loving cup that recently returned home […]
By Isaac Sims-Foster, intern The Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club launched its Memorial Day event, the Field of Honor and Gratitude, on May 25 at Forest Lawn Glendale. Just past the Forest Lawn entrance visitors were greeted with an expanse of grass larger than a football field covered in rows of tall American flags. The flags […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Chris Sambar and his family spent Memorial Day doing something not many ever get to do. He threw out the opening pitch at the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays game at Boston’s Fenway Park. He did this in honor and memory of U.S. military men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice […]