One of Glendale’s jewels, the Victorian-style structure known as the Doctors House that stands in Brand Park, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its unique architecture and storied past. The Glendale Historical Society, which rescued the house from demolition in 1979, unveiled the plaque at its annual meeting. […]
Dignity Health announced the appointment of Betsy Hart as president and CEO of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, effective Aug. 19. Hart comes to Glendale Memorial Hospital with more than 15 years of senior leadership experience in healthcare, having most recently served as chief operating officer (COO) at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. As COO, […]
Residents living in and around the Montrose area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Montrose Church will host this community event on Aug. 27. The church is located at 2409 Florencita Ave. in Montrose. Screenings can check for: The […]
The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) announced it will receive the superintendent’s award for Excellence in Museum Education for its multi-part K-12 program. The competition is the joint project of the sponsors, the California Association of Museums (CAM) and the California Dept. of Education (CDE). This award recognizes the innovative work MONA and its partner schools have been […]
I ordered bras, but they sent me a hideous shower curtain! Deirdre Stewart orders six bras online but receives only two – plus a “hideous” shower curtain. Will PayPal’s protection plan help her? Question: I ordered six bras online recently and paid with PayPal. I received two bras that were four sizes too […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. This Friday, Aug. 23, Friends of Rockhaven founder and president Joanna Linkchorst will make a presentation. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. […]
Travels with Greg By Greg ARAGON My 6-year-old son has never left California. So when he said the Catamaran Resort and Spa (www.catamaranresort.com) in San Diego is more fun than Hawaii, I took it with a grain of salt. But then I started thinking. He has a good point. The tropical island-inspired Catamaran […]
Tickets for the final performances of “The Music Man,” a Broadway favorite from the 1950s, are available at Highlands Church. La Crescenta native Carter Thomas is the director of Highlands Theater LA and the production of “The Music Man.” “‘The Music Man’ tells a story about learning to have hope and opening one’s eyes to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Unified School District students, along with thousands of students across Los Angeles County, are back in school. That means traffic is going to be much heavier than it has been over the summer. According to the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, the definition of school-related traffic […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council voted unanimously to move forward with plans to revitalize the property that houses the former sanitarium Rockhaven, authorizing an additional $468,875 to consultant SWA. As city Community Development director Bradley Calvert explained, the city has received an $8 million grant from the state, through the […]