Balboa Elementary School students gathered on May 15 to celebrate the presentation of a $13,000 donation to representatives from Blood Cancer United, continuing the school’s strong tradition of supporting blood cancer research and advocacy efforts. The check presentation, led by Balboa’s Student Council, took place in front of the entire student body as students, staff […]
The Verdugo Hills Council of Scouting America will host its 2026 Community Impact Breakfast on Thursday, May 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Glen Arden Club, 357 Arden Ave. in Glendale The annual event will bring together community leaders, business professionals and residents to celebrate and support the positive impact of Scouting on local […]
Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!, an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series, will open at Discovery Cube Los Angeles on May 23 and continue through Sept. 13. In this exhibit – created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in collaboration with the Kratt Brothers Company – kids and families explore four animal habitats and the […]
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced this year’s National Merit $2500 scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of […]
The Los Angeles Fire Dept. is reporting that two of its firefighters sustained minor injuries Tuesday when their apparatus was involved in a vehicle accident in the 8200 block of Foothill Boulevard in Sunland while responding to a structure fire. Both firefighters were transported to a local hospital and are being evaluated by medical personnel. […]
By Ruth SOWBY This year, cars outnumbered the food booths at the annual youth fundraiser of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta congregation on Raymond Avenue. On Saturday, May 2 more than a dozen classic cars were on display in the church parking lot. Clancy Troutman showed off his 1967 Sunbeam Alpine known […]
correction in bold below Longtime local resident Bob Keiter celebrated his 98th birthday at the monthly breakfast of the American Legion/VFW at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Bob, a Korean War veteran, was joined by several friends and family members including his daughter Linda and her husband Eugene.
April marks Stress Awareness Month, drawing attention to the growing impact of chronic stress on overall health. Increasing evidence shows that stress is not only an emotional challenge but also a significant contributor to serious conditions, including stroke and cardiovascular disease. At a time when many individuals are feeling heightened stress due to ongoing global […]