July 20, 1940 – April 14, 2017 Gary was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on July 20, 1940 to Jean and William J. Bates. He attended Catholic kindergarten and public schools until his senior year, and graduated from Kemper Military Academy in 1957. As a child, Gary loved physical activities outdoors, and dancing around the […]
The USC-VHH Women’s Council bingo event on April 1 raised over $13,000 for the Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit scheduled to open later this year. Players competed for gift cards and silent auction items. Joining the WC members were community members, hospital staff, doctors, foundation board members, employees, in-service volunteers and family members. A good […]
The Campbell Center will hold its annual signature fundraiser – Derby Day: Run for the Roses – on May 6 at Pickwick Gardens and Banquet Center in Burbank and plans are to make it the most successful to date. On the menu are a variety of activities that guests have come to anticipate every year. […]
The Friends of the La Cañada Library book sale continues through April 22. All sales go to supporting and improving the community library. The Friends of the La Cañada Library is made up of volunteers and anyone can become a “friend” for a nominal yearly membership fee. The library uses these funds to keep the […]
The La Canada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) April meeting was held recently at the home of Elinor Bunn (La Cañada). A favorite topic of conversation was the upcoming fundraiser at Mijares Mexican Restaurant, 145 Palmetto Drive in Pasadena on Tuesday, April 25. Marie Baker is chairing this event and will be assisted by Easy Delaney, […]
The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health care system, today released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC) was one of 823 hospitals to receive an “A” for its […]
The Disney Conservation Fund awarded Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, which oversees the Rosemont Preserve among other open lands, a $25,000 grant as part of the Fund’s focus on reversing the decline of threatened wildlife around the world. The conservation grant recognizes AFC efforts to protect the threatened mountain lion population in the Los Angeles area […]
The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill (I-210) Freeway as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Note that the westbound Pennsylvania Avenue on- and off-ramps are now open. Scheduled closures are subject to change and/or cancelation. Continuing through winter 2017, long-term closures include: •One eastbound lane of the Foothill Freeway […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Glendale City Council last month passed resolutions reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting demographical minorities from harassment and abuse. Immigrant and LGBT communities, in particular, have expressed concern over perceptions that the administration of President Donald Trump will weaken existing protections. Since taking office, the White House has issued travel bans extending […]
The annual Hometown Country Fair promises something for everyone. By Charly SHELTON The time is almost upon us once again for the kick-off event of Crescenta Valley’s summer season, the Hometown Country Fair. This annual event invites guests to come relax at Crescenta Valley Park and take in some entertainment showcased on the pop-up stage, […]