Charlotte Menefee, former co-owner of Bow Tie Cleaners with her late husband Jerry “Shorty” Menefee, celebrated her 105th birthday on Nov. 17 at the San Pedro home of her son and daughter-in-law, Quentin and Helene Pizzini. Family and friends traveled from different parts of the country (including Colorado and Massachusetts) to share in festivities for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Reborn Coffee had its official ribbon cutting ceremony recently at its new shop at 3743 Foothill Blvd. The location that once held Starbucks has gotten a new look and a new approach to coffee. “We named it Reborn because we use special water and [sprouted] coffee beans … for their healthy benefit […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 26th Annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Juniors, was held on Saturday. The celebration included entertainment by the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics, crafts for kids, face painting, Glendale firefighters from Station 28 and lots of cookies. But it was the appearance of the big […]
This year’s Southern California Association of Healthcare Development Outstanding Leader Award was presented to Wayne Herron, chief philanthropy officer at Glendale Memorial Health Foundation, Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in Glendale. Herron has been a professional fundraiser since 1996. During his career, he has worked in education and healthcare in faith-based […]
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) is celebrating the holiday season by hosting its 2nd Annual Toy Giveaway and Health Fair. At the event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 16 at CCHC’s Sunland location, over 1,500 children from ages 0 to 12 will be provided free, brand new toys. Residents of the […]
Joffrey Ballet principal dancers Jeraldine Mendoza (Sugar Plum Fairy) and Dylan Gutierrez (Sugar Plum Fairy’s Cavalier) are preparing for three performances of the Los Angeles Youth Ballet world premiere of “The Nutcracker.” Tickets are on sale now for the Friday, Dec. 22 performance at 7 p.m., and for the Saturday, Dec. 23 performances at 2 […]
Update on the Creek Fire, Dec. 10: The Creek Fire is now at 90% contained and full containment is expected on Dec. 11. As of now there have been 60 residences destroyed, 63 other structures destroyed, 54 residences damaged and 26 other structures damaged. (“Other structures” can refer to buildings including barns and sheds.) […]
It is Cops for Kids Christmas season once again. This special time of the year begins with Christmas tree deliveries by Glendale Police Dept. to families in need throughout the city. The trees were delivered on Thursday and will be decorated and ready for gifts donated by Cops for Kids Christmas next week. Photos courtesy […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fire Dept. and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. – Crescenta Valley station responded to a call at a home in the 4700 block of La Crescenta Avenue on Thursday night around 7 p.m. According to Lt. Jacobs, CV Sheriff’s Station, an 89-year-old woman had passed away. “There was nothing suspicious,” […]