By Ted AYALA The 2009/2010 season of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra came to a spectacular close on April 25 with a concert celebrating the bicentenary of Mexico’s independence. The program, held at Occidental College’s Thorne Hall, was devoted exclusively to orchestral works by Mexican composers. Mexico has its own very long and proud tradition in […]
It was a picture perfect day that greeted golfers of the 13th Annual Montrose Verdugo City Golf Championship. There were 50 players attempting to win the opportunity to wear the coveted Green Jacket and call themselves “champion.” At the end of the day it was long time MVCGC tournament player and former Asian tour pro […]
By Hyung Sok LEE Photo by Jennifer TANJI The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s volunteers proved their commitment to the foothill area when over 40 volunteers were recognized for giving over 1,000 hours each of service to the community. The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station hosted its 25th annual volunteer dinner for all who donate time to the […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) announced the appointment of Jeff Crawford to the VHH Foundation board for a three-year term and Sam C. Longo, Jr. to the VHH board for a two-year term. Crawford lives in La Cañada with his wife Orsi and two sons Christopher and Jack. He is actively involved in the community. “I […]
The St. Francis Mountain Bike Team is rolling through its second successful season. The SFHS Mountain Bike Team has attracted over 20 students who have been training and racing since early December. With weekly rides and skills clinics, many students who have never raced a mountain bike before are experienced enough to now compete against […]
By Leonard COUTIN For running enthusiasts, the Puma 52nd Annual Mt. Sac Relays held April 15-17 was the place to be. Featured were Olympic and national figures, along with collegiate school heroes and some of the nation’s best high school athletes. There were competitors in hammer throw, shot put high jump and pole vault where […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In the famous Norman Rockwell painting “Doctor and the Doll,” a little girl holds up her doll to the doctor who takes his stethoscope and listens to the doll’s “heart.” This scene depicts an idyllic view of the small town doctor who understands that a practice is made not of patients but […]
Q & A with Dr. Mary Frintner, doctor of audiology and owner of Balance & Hearing Resource Centers, Inc. in La Cañada. (818) 952-1130 Q: Can I wait to get hearing aids if I only have a mild hearing loss? A: No. The auditory system needs to have stimulation to maintain good speech understanding and […]
Do you realize how many business owners and staff there are in the Montrose Shopping Park that have been here 20 years and longer? The answer is quite a few. This is so unusual in today’s world and in a place like Southern California where everything seems to be always new and changing. It’s part […]
“Opportunity is something more people would recognize if it didn’t come disguised as hard work.” -Auther Uknown Hopefully you had the opportunity to come out to our Hometown Country Fair last weekend and enjoy the festivities. It was a wonderful day, with perfect weather and great family fun for all. The opportunity to host a […]