On Saturday, members of the Crescenta Valley High School robotics team stood out in the rain to collect groceries that were then donated to the LA Food Bank. “Coach Heather,” one of the main robotics coaches, supervised the event. Submitted by Michelle LEDER
March 4, 1941 – Oct. 26, 2025 Lawrence “Van” Van Avery was born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 4, 1941, and passed away on Oct. 26 in Glendale at the age of 84. He left high school prematurely and in August 1958 began his four-plus years in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing his GED […]
Motivation For Recommended Vendors Dear Phyllis, I am going to be listing my home for sale soon. The Realtor I interviewed suggested making some minor repairs to my home. She had a lot of recommendations for the front yard and pushed her preferred gardener. The way she pushed him made me uneasy. Also, she has […]
By Ruth SOWBY “Back in 2013, I had a dream – to create a sanctuary where women could press pause on the chaos, silence the noise and finally … just Be,” said certified clinical hypnotherapist Liza Boubari. That “sanctuary” was found at Glendale’s Embassy Suites. Some150 women gathered to “reignite their spark and remember their worth,” according […]
Many homes and businesses in the Crescenta Valley have service provided by the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD). Long considered a neighborhood resource, CVWD takes very seriously its role of providing water and related services to the Crescenta Valley and works hard to keep customer costs as low as possible. “In FY 2024-25, CVWD imported […]
Assistance League of Glendale visited Dunsmore Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 10 to bring the Authors and Illustrators (A&I) program. The Assistance League hires the author and/or illustrator to visit the classrooms to encourage students to read, write and create pictures. Visiting authors were Molly Ruttan who presented her book “Something Wild” for the kindergartens. […]
Crescenta Valley Insurance announced the addition of Michael Magnuson as the newest member of its insurance team. Magnuson is a licensed property & casualty insurance agent with a strong record of developing customized solutions for individuals, families and businesses. ________________________________ Sarah Dea of La Cañada Flintridge earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the […]
Grilled Peach, Brie and Basil Sandwich This simple and tasty sandwich will help you get into the groove of outdoor grilling. Give this grilled peach, brie and basil sandwich a try this weekend. Makes 1 sandwich. Ingredients: ½ peach Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing the peach prior to grilling) 2 slices fresh whole-grain bread 2 […]
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) has been recognized by Healthgrades, ranking five-star ratings in three specialties, including the 2026 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award. These distinctions, based on rigorous, third-party evaluations of patient outcomes and safety data, provide the community with transparent insights into GMHHC’s consistent delivery of high-quality hospital care. “Our hospital’s distinguished […]
StubHub Misled Me About My $331 Concert Ticket Refund. What Should I Do? When Christi Barguig’s concert is canceled, StubHub offered her a refund. Then it sends the money to the wrong person. Question: I recently bought tickets for a Nikki Glaser show through StubHub. When the event was rescheduled, I received an offer for […]