Digital Issue 12.19.24
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Community Center Preschool Works with Children’s Law Center of California, Los Angeles, to Give Gifts to Children-in-Need
This holiday season preschoolers will learn the importance of kindness through the “Adopt-A-Family” program at the Community Center Preschool of La Cañada Flintridge. In its 23rd year, this philanthropic program gives preschool students and parents the opportunity to provide gifts and holiday cheer to children-in-need with the Children’s Law Center of California, Los Angeles. This […]
Portantino Thanks Community for Ongoing Support
Outgoing State Senator Anthony Portantino (D) held a community appreciation event for members of the 25th District, which he represented, in November. The event, held at the Student Center at Glendale Community College, was an opportunity for Portantino to thank his constituents for their support over the last few years. Portantino has a rich political […]
DAR Hosted Holiday Lunch
Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, hosted its festive holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec. 6 at a private club in Glendale. The guest speaker was local author and nationally known columnist Chris Erskine. As an editor at the LA Times, he was part of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. He is best known […]
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Servant Leadership
The holidays are a time of generosity and reflection, a season when we consider not only what we give but how we can create lasting change. Here in the Verdugo Hills, we’re fortunate to live in communities that have historically embraced service and connection. How can we ensure the spirit of giving endures even as […]
LCWC Holds Christmas Luncheon
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual board Christmas luncheon at the beautifully decorated Athenaeum at Caltech on Dec. 4. It was a time to celebrate the club’s new presidents Mary Nolte and Carol Stein plus the board members that include vice presidents Betsy Mortimer, Dawna Berger and Denise Napiwocki, Treasurer Bob Mortimer and […]
People Making News
Aimee Janette Beck of La Crescenta earned a Master of Science degree in management: nonprofit and association management from the University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2024. Beck was one of more than 3,200 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer 2024 term. University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more […]
CVIM Winter Concert Celebrates the Season
“Where words fail, music speaks.” ~ Hans Christian Andersen By Mary O’KEEFE The annual Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music (CVIM) winter concert is tomorrow, Friday, at 7 p.m. in the MacDonald Auditorium in the 4300 block of Ramsdell Avenue. “It is a holiday themed concert,” said CVIM director Mathew Schick. The concert will have […]
Council Votes to ‘Scrap’ Experiment
By Julie BUTCHER “It is outrageous to me that the fact that 76% of the respondents [who] oppose this project was not included in the staff report,” Councilmember Ara Najarian criticized city staff early in Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. His comment was in regard to the demonstration project the city has […]
County Board Approves West San Gabriel Proposed Land Use Policy and Zoning Plan
By Mikaela STONE On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the West San Gabriel Proposed Land Use Policy and Zoning Plan. This land use plan will replace the Altadena Community Plan adopted in 1986. The plan will affect residents in unincorporated Los Angeles County portions of Altadena, East Pasadena-East San Gabriel, Kinneloa […]