Coming Soon: the Reopening of Montrose Bowl

Coming Soon: the Reopening of Montrose Bowl

By Mary O’KEEFE Last week the Historical Society of Crescenta Valley (HSCV) arranged for an informational tour of the recently renovated Montrose Bowl. HSCV is an organization that strives to keep history alive and historical places intact. Its members have been watching this famous Montrose landmark for a while and are very excited about its […]

In brief

Rosemont Open Gate An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, July 1. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light and citizen […]

Crime blotter

June 22 400 block of Knight Way in La Cañada Flintridge, gardening equipment was stolen from the bed of a truck. Surveillance footage revealed a dark colored SUV driving past the victim’s truck then turning back and stopping near the vehicle. Two males were seen to exit the vehicle with a driver remaining inside. Suspect […]

GEF Hosts Annual Recognition Evening

GEF Hosts Annual Recognition Evening

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY   The Glendale Educational Foundation held its 2023 Donor Celebration on Thursday night, June 22, at the Glen Arden Club in Glendale. The evening was a welcome respite from the battles that the Glendale Unified School District board of education has recently endured with members of the school board on-site to celebrate […]

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 […]