The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada hosted 22 local sixth graders, recognizing them as the most recently inducted “Terrific Kids” recipients. With almost 100 in attendance, the students and their families were treated to a luncheon by Kiwanis members at the La Cañada Congregational Church. The students were selected by their classrooms at La Cañada, […]
On March 5, the Glendale Youth Orchestra (GYO) will be performing in a concert entitled “Exploring the Cosmos,” featuring works inspired by outer space and the greater universe. Works will include Gustav Holst’s “Mars, the Bringer of War” and “Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity” from The Planets, Op. 32, Haydn’s overture to his opera “Il […]
Ask Phyllis! Trustee Not Acting As A Fiduciary? Dear Phyllis, My aunt never had children, and her trust named her five nieces and nephews as beneficiaries. The eldest nephew was the trustee. Her home was on a flag lot, and the trustee lived next door. There was poor communication from the trustee from […]
Coping with the Death of a Loved One Grieving the death of a loved one can be an isolating and lonely experience after the initial rallying and support of friends and family wanes and life slowly returns to “normal.” Everyday life without that person can be hard to bear. While it is a natural and […]
By Ruth SOWBY Soft guitar music greeted guests arriving at Glendale’s Oakmont Country Club for the Glendale Latino Association (GLA) Award Luncheon. On Feb. 23 more than 200 supporters filled the Club’s main banquet room to honor GLA’s awardees. Back after a two-year pandemic hiatus, guests were in the mood to mingle before the award […]
Greg Sanchez from Home Instead presented a check for $20,000 to Deborah Weirick, director of community and donor relations for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, in continued support of the senior care monthly program, Caregiver’s Night Off held at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA. The program launched in April 2022 and has since impacted 133 lives within […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Feb. 14 the Chace Taylor Malone Impact Foundation LA hosted a Valentine’s Day discussion at Crescenta Valley High School that focused on how students, and adults, can practice loving who they are. The event was titled “Self-Love Seminar: Positive Self-Talk” with guest speaker Hayley Gripp. It was held during lunch at […]
Caltech Chamber Music joins Caltech Video Game and Anime Ensemble All are invited to join Caltech Chamber Music for an hour-long concert featuring performances by Caltech’s small instrumental ensembles. Two chamber music groups perform Dvorak’s lovely Miniatures, followed by a complete performance of Boccherini’s famous “Fandango” for guitar and string quartet. Then, hear what a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are asking for the people to participate in a public forum concerning the SoCalGas’ 2024 General Rate Case application. The public is encouraged to make comments and raise concerns with the CPUC’s Administrative Law Judge who is overseeing this rate […]
Senator Anthony J. Portantino announced that the Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange has been re-established for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate Pro Tem Toni G. Atkins, reauthorized the committee on February 15, 2023. “California and the Republic of Armenia have […]