By Justin HAGER While the addition of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl victory added another gem in Los Angeles’ “City of Champions” crown, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament selection committee seems to believe Los Angeles is more likely the “City of Snubs.” The University of Southern California (USC) Trojans won a school record 25 […]
Neile Adams McQueen, author of the best-selling memoir, “My Husband, My Friend” has released her latest story, “Miyami-San (A Love Story).” Miyami-San is a story of love in all forms and how life is not about the storm – but learning how to dance in the rain. “Miyami-San (A Love Story)” is set in Manila, […]
“Love Has No Limits” and thankfully seating at the Marriott in Burbank had no limits at the Las Candelas Benefit Fashion Show luncheon and boutique on March 7. The 69th anniversary event raised money to support a variety of charitable organizations including Ascencia, Hillsides Education Center, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Hillsides Youth Moving On, […]
By Justin HAGER She hadn’t even run yet, and Mia Barnett was already the talk of the town entering last weekend’s NCAA indoor track and field championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama. As the only true freshman in field for the women’s mile run, and one of the only freshmen to qualify for […]
The Community Scholarship Foundation of La Cañada Flintridge, Inc., (CSF) is now accepting scholarship applications from local graduating high school seniors. CSF’s mission is to inspire students to achieve their full potential. CSF scholarships support students who demonstrate perseverance, integrity, teamwork and community service. CSF has scholarships available for graduating high school students seeking […]
The March cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp was moved to this Saturday, March 19. At the February cleanup, Steve Pierce, Robin Goldsworthy and Kirk and Peter Friedenberg joined leader Donna Libra in picking up trash. Those interested in lending a hand for this Saturday should meet at the 2700 block of Altura Avenue […]
Family Promise of the Verdugos, a nonprofit homeless service agency serving the community for 11 years, is going through a rebrand and will now be known as Home Again L.A. Over the course of its existence, it has grown exponentially to best respond to the needs of the region’s homeless crisis. For 11 years, the […]
At the February meeting of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Donna Dieny was honored for 25 years of loyal membership. Her name will be added to a plaque that is in the Clubhouse. The card, with a blooming plant, was delivered to her since she could not attend the meeting. Last summer Donna turned 100 […]
Question: We’re on pins and needles and have been since Russia invaded Ukraine. We were born there and immigrated here to join other family members. Now we’re all here except one family who was fortunate to get across the border into Poland. We’ve totally lost touch with them and fear for their lives. We can […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills has launched a drive to help the people of Ukraine. The church is collecting new warm weather clothing, new blankets, diapers and baby food. Items can be dropped off at the church and will be distributed to overseas charities to help the victims of the war. The church […]