Nancy The Doppelganger, Javier The Angel For as long as I can remember during my adult life, I have been stopped by people on the street, in elevators or at the store who say, “I know a person who looks just like you” or “Is your name Nancy?” They always look up at me in […]
Memories of the Montrose Bob’s Big Boy – Part 4 This continues the collection of memories from the Montrose Bob’s Big Boy, located at 3212 La Crescenta Ave., near its intersection with Verdugo Road. It was there from the late 1940s until the late 1980s, and was a favorite hangout for families and teenagers during […]
Glendale City Councilman Ara Najarian believes that the Metro transit system is safe for everyone, in spite of publicized crimes like the May 24 stabbing of a Metro bus driver. “When these incidents happen, it’s easy to question if the Metro system is safe,” said Najarian, who chairs the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority board […]
Pet Appreciation 2023
By Ruth SOWBY For the first time in three years, the YWCA’s Heart & Excellence luncheon took place in person. Front and center were honorees Jessica First, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena board president; Rima Donnell, former Glendale YWCA board member; and Denise Houlemard Jones, former Pasadena Foothill Valley YWCA board member. On Wednesday, May 17, […]
For the first time, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) earned an “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 […]
S&P Global Market Intelligence released its report of the Top 100 credit unions for 2022 and GASCU has been named to this exclusive list. GASCU is the only education-based credit union in Southern California and one of only seven California-based credit unions to be named to the Top 100. S&P Global Market Intelligence launched the […]
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will host its annual Summer Picnic and Ukulele Rendezvous as part of the Fiesta Days Weekend at the Lanterman House and Gardens on Sunday, May 28. The event is free of charge and will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy […]
Several members of La Canada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) attended a Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony recently at Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (Luskin OIC). Of note was Caryl Pettit, who was honored for donating 3,500 hours to date. Arlene Massimino was also thanked for her volunteer service of 100 hours to date. LCFOG members attending […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center welcomed baby Ashley Daniela at 8:20 a.m. on Mother’s Day, May 14. The healthy baby girl came into the world weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces, and measuring 19-3/4 inches in length. She and mom of three, Rossibel Alvarez, were doing well.