After a hiatus of two years due to the suspension of the annual St. Joseph Table event at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in La Cañada Flintridge due to the COVID-19 pandemic, excitement is rapidly building in anticipation of the annual event this year. According to table event chairperson Maria de Salguera, people have […]
La Cañada $3½ Million House Had Origins in an Argument Over a Cow I was recently contacted by a family about their home in La Cañada. They thought it had an interesting story that my readers might enjoy, and so it does! This palatial home, valued at over $3½ million, was the home of community […]
Eliminating Cost-Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Will Save Lives In California alone, 31,720 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. In 2022, 4,690 women will die from the disease. As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand that early access to diagnosis and treatment can save lives. That is why I have joined […]
Congratulations to the John Burroughs High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads who both took first place in the World Class Cheer Hollywood Crown competition earlier this month. Photo courtesy John Burroughs High School
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 […]