Business Spotlight: Integrative Wellness and Laser Dentistry Center

Emma Abramyan, DDS, AIAOMT, IABDM Certified Biological Dentist Get to know Dentist Dr. Emma Abramyan who serves patients throughout the State of California. An established dentist, Dr. Abramyan is in practice at Dr. Emma’s Integrative Wellness and Laser Dentistry Center with offices in San Francisco and Glendale. Dr. Emma’s Wellness Center offers a comfortable, relaxed […]

Mosquito Awareness to Reduce Deadly Viruses

As spring days become warmer – and mosquitoes more common – the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health advises all residents to take precautions now to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Illnesses such as the West Nile and the Saint Louis encephalitis viruses can be spread through the bite of an infected mosquito in Los […]

AI: Helping Criminals to Scam

By Mary O’KEEFE It seems like bad actors are finding more and more ways to scam people out of their money, and their security, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become another weapon in their arsenal. “You get a call. There’s a panicked voice on the line. It’s your grandson. He says he’s in deep trouble […]

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital earns Leapfrog’s ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) has earned a rating of “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety. This achievement places USC-VHH among top tier hospitals in the nation for safety and quality. “Our entire staff is dedicated to improving and upholding […]

LCFOG Enjoys Evening of Fun and Magic

LCFOG Enjoys Evening of Fun and Magic

The 2023 La Cañada Flintridge Orthopedic Guild (LCFOG) “Stand for Kids Gala” was in full swing on Sound Stage 15 at Universal Studios on Saturday, June 10. The gala was in support of the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC) whose mission is to advance health equity to every child. Guests of the gala provided […]

Baby Whisperer Gives Kids CPR Classes at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Baby Whisperer Gives Kids CPR Classes at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

By Ruth SOWBY La Cañada resident Jenn Merkel knows how to work CPR, especially on a baby who has stopped breathing. With summer fast approaching, the number of pool accidents will most likely increase. Babies and toddlers are especially at risk for drowning.  Merkel teaches Saturday classes for children to learn CPR. They need to be 11 […]

Almost Flawless and Close to Perfect

Almost Flawless and Close to Perfect

Casa 0101 presents a beautiful opening night performance of Arthur Miller’s, “Death of a Salesman.” By Lynn SHER Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Death of a Salesman” opened on Friday, June 16 at Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights. This production is special for many reasons, the first being that the cast is almost entirely […]

Dr. Kaustabh Ghosh Recognized With Prestigious Catalyst Award

Doheny Eye Institute, one of the nation’s leading vision research institutions, announced that Kaustabh Ghosh, Ph.D. was recently recognized by Research to Prevent Blindness (RPD) and the International Retinal Research Foundation (IRRF) with the Catalyst Award for innovative approaches for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RPB and IRRF are two of the preeminent non-profits supporting eye […]

Celebrating the Nation’s Independence in (Musical) Style

The Fourth of July is an opportunity for the nation to slow down and celebrate the founding of the United States. While fireworks, barbecues and family are some of the facets that make up a successful celebration, Noel Collins of the Foothill Brass Septet invites the community to enjoy some patriotic music before the fireworks […]

New Playground at the Y Promotes Diversity and Inclusion

New Playground at the Y Promotes Diversity and Inclusion

An exciting and innovative addition has come to the YMCA of the Foothills – Verdugo Hills: a new accessible playground at the Learning Tree Preschool made possible through the generous donation of the Mary Pinola & Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund. The playground’s unveiling and dedication took place on Friday, June 16 where members of the […]