By Ted AYALA The California Philharmonic brought some cool musical relief from the persistent heat wave on Sunday afternoon. Those who packed Disney Hall in search of refuge from the wilting heat were met with the refreshing sound of the orchestra in its usual mash-up of friendlier classical fare and show tunes. A choice sampling […]
By Ted AYALA Oppressive heat, stifling humidity, and the mournful wail of the dàn-bu (a kind of cross between a theremin and a monochord) mingling gently with the chorus of crickets and the sound of the occasional mosquito. A scene that only needed the joyous noise of the night markets and the taste of a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE After 21 years of helping thousands of people with sight issues, the Beeve Foundation is moving into the future with a strong team of doctors, organization founders who continue to work hands-on with patients, and now new responsibilities are being handed to a longtime family and team member. It all started with […]
On the evening of Friday, July 27, the Clothing Market in Montrose opened its doors for a night of shopping to raise funds for the renovation of the current war memorial at Two Strike Park in La Crescenta. American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614 partnered with The Clothing Market to raise money to […]
Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC) announced the appointment of Arby Nahapetian, M.D., MPH, FACC to the position of vice president of Medical Affairs and Quality. A practicing cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Dr. Nahapetian will play an integral role in strengthening communication and enhancing the hospital’s focus on clinical quality among its affiliated physicians. Dr. Nahapetian joined […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada will hold its popular annual Wine and Gourmet tasting event on Sunday, Oct. 7 in Memorial Park (the corner of La Cañada and Foothill Boulevard) in La Cañada Flintridge. The Sunday afternoon event, now in its 10th year, attracts visitors from the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys. The […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) will hold a free health and fitness fair, “Camp Fit Verdugo,” on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital (main lobby/patio area). Attendees will have a chance to meet Radio Disney Road Crew from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Radio Disney will coordinate family games based […]
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Following Dan Berry isn’t easy, but Mark Samford is up for the job again as he explains his reasons for returning to coach CV softball. By Brandon HENSLEY Mark Samford’s decision to stay on as head coach of Crescenta Valley High’s softball team this summer gave the program the stability it needed. Samford accepted taking […]
By Lisa RUF This past weekend, the La Crescenta Thunder battled some of the top youth baseball teams in Southern California – as well as scorching 109-degree temperatures – in Chino Hills. The Thunder had two days of consistent batting and fielding in its first age 11U tournament. This, coupled with great pitching by Niko […]