Digital Issue 03.17.22
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People Making News
Jared Nishimura, an electrical and computer engineer from La Cañada, named to the fall 2021 president’s list at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The president’s list recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester to receive this honor. LeTourneau University is the Christian polytechnic university where educators engage students […]
Problem Solved <<< Christopher Elliott
Samsung won’t give her the $150 e-certificate it promised if she bought a Galaxy Z Fold3. Samsung offers Kristin Graham a $150 electronic certificate if she buys a Galaxy Z Fold3. She does, but now the manufacturer isn’t doing what it promised. Why not? Q: Samsung recently sent me a promotional email offering a $150 […]
People Making News
Aidan Milanese of Glendale was named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at Hofstra University. Milanese achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options […]
Community Members Honored at Recognition Dinner
The Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its 2022 recognition dinner in February. The honorees were recognized for their service to community and their volunteerism. Among those recognized were local residents Paul Dutton, Joe Kroening and Chris Waldheim. Dutton and Korening were presented with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award […]
LCWC Crazy Hat Night
Those 18 and older are invited to participate in the March Crazy Hat Night on Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. For the winner wearing the craziest homemade hat, the club’s Evening Section will make a $300 donation to that person’s 501(c)3 philanthropy of choice. Participants are encouraged to be creative […]
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RED CROSS OPENS BURBANK BLOOD CENTER The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region announced the grand opening of the Burbank Blood and Platelet Donation Center. On Friday, March 4, the donation center officially opened its doors and begin collecting blood and platelets for patients, such as those battling cancer, accident victims, transplant recipients and those […]
Scene In LA
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH March 2022 Concerns over COVID-19 are finally subsiding with new case numbers steadily declining. The Southern California theater scene is recovering too, with most theaters announcing the return of live productions with audiences inside the theater. Although COVID protocols are still being enforced, requiring proof of vaccination and face […]
The Story of Purim
The story of Purim takes us back approximately 2,400 years. The Persian Empire of the 4th century BCE extended over 127 lands, and all Jewish people living at the time were its subjects. The story begins when King Ahasuerus executed his wife, Queen Vashti, for failing to follow his orders and arranged a beauty pageant […]
Notes & Nods
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is serving up meals to go following its Wednesday 7 p.m. Lenten services. Meals will include a container of homemade soup to be heated at home, as well as rolls and cookies. Pastor Chuck Bunnell invites everyone in the community to attend the Lenten services in-person on Wednesdays […]