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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ReflectSpace Gallery presents “It’s Clever, But Is It Art?” a solo exhibition that showcases several pieces by well-known Mexican artist ERRE (Marcos Ramírez) whose work reflects the sociopolitical issues surrounding the Mexico-U.S. border in various forms, including text-based art. Through works that resemble crossword puzzles and the Snellen Optometry chart, the exhibition explores the impact […]
Confirmation class (aka catechism class) is an educational ministry of the Church for baptized Christians to equip them with the essential principles of Christianity for the purpose of helping them personally affirm the baptismal covenant God made with them, personally confirm their faith in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, personally identify more deeply with […]
‘Twists and Turns’ – a Vacation Bible School at La Crescenta Presbyterian Join La Crescenta Presbyterian Church for a week of “Twists and Turns,” a Vacation Bible School taking place Monday through Friday, July 10-14, from 9 a.m. to noon. All children from age 4 to incoming sixth graders are welcome at this week of […]