By Mary O’KEEFE Several local chambers of commerce, including the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, have gathered to show solidarity with Altadena and Pasadena chambers of commerce. It has been estimated that nearly 2,000 local businesses were lost and/or damaged due to the Eaton Fire. Those who would like to support local businesses during this […]
By Eliza PARTIKA For the second consecutive year, students, community members and members of the Salem Lutheran Church partnered with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), an Arizona-based non-profit, to pack meals for hungry families around the world. During their two-hour shift on Saturday, 112 volunteers from across Southern California, and even some from out […]
By Mary O’KEEFE California began the year with “enhanced focus to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the state has now supported the seizure of nearly 22,000 pounds and more than 37 million pills containing fentanyl, with a street value of nearly $300 million,” according to a release from the office of Gov. Gavin […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) released maps referencing the 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) for Los Angeles County. These maps are normally updated every 10 years. The maps classify lands within local jurisdictions as being in moderate, high or very high […]
Medicare: How to Compare Options The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s Community Resource for Aging assists callers in navigating the complexities of Medicare. Many people have questions when initiating this insurance or learning about open enrollment. To address these concerns, we have developed a strong partnership with The Center for Health Care Rights, a non-profit organization […]
The Glendale Educational Foundation (GEF) announced its 2025 Diamond Awards honorees. The Diamond Awards are given to distinguished GUSD alumni who have demonstrated significant philanthropic contributions in the local community or notable career achievements in their respective fields. The awards will be presented at GEF’s Diamonds Gala, which will be held at the Chevy Chase […]
The Oakmont League of Glendale invites ticket holders to step back in time to the roaring 1920s for a night of style, sophistication and heartfelt giving. On Saturday, March 29, the League is hosting its highly-anticipated “A Swanky Speakeasy”event at the Oakmont Country Club. This glamorous evening will raise essential funds to support the League’s scholarship program […]
Sam Hale, the grandson of George Ellery Hale, founder of Mount Wilson Observatory, will be the featured speaker for the upcoming the Les Tupper Community Service Awards ceremony. For those not familiar with the Les Tupper Community Service Award, it is an opportunity for the public to recognize volunteers for the tireless work they do […]
Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to pose a significant health challenge worldwide, with increasing incidence rates and notable shifts in demographics. In 2023, according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 153,020 individuals in the United States were diagnosed with CRC, and 52,550 succumbed to the disease. Alarmingly, 19,550 of these cases and 3,750 deaths occurred in […]
On March 8 the YMCA of the Foothills welcomed the community to explore its three branches and discover the new features available to members. The majority of the event took place at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA where potential members enjoyed complimentary espressos from Quiver Coffee. They learned about aquatic programs, youth sports and the new boxing […]