Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce <<< Mavil Aghadjanian

FALLing Into the New Groove  We ended September on a high note having executed our first two in-person events since early 2020 – a ribbon cutting ceremony for Couch Conversations Psychotherapy and Counseling and a mixer with CV Weekly. Each was a huge success and a hopeful glimpse of all the face-to-face interactions we’ll slowly […]

Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce <<< Steve Pierce

A(Fair) to Remember The 2021 Hometown Country Fair was one for the books! A crowd estimated at 4,000-5,000 enjoyed fantastic weather, a great setting at Crescenta Valley Park, a delicious variety of food truck selections, the 20th anniversary of Early Rodders classic cars, CHP, County fire, and Glendale Police Dept. personnel and vehicles, a variety […]

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  AUTHOR APPEARANCE AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE Tonight, Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore welcomes meteorologist Dallas Raines, his wife and journalist Dannie Raines, and their beloved pup Chester for the launch of their children’s book “Chester and the Hot Air Balloon.” This weather-based tale, illustrated by Brittany Doheny, is for ages 5-12. The […]

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital <<< Dr. Adria E. Navarro

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital <<< Dr. Adria E. Navarro

Making Adjustments Knowing one’s options is the first step to making adjustments as we age. Last week, I was asked by a physician to connect with a woman in her late 80s who reported having no needs at this time: “I drive where I need to go, all is well.” When I checked in on […]

La Cañada Junior Women’s Club Fundraising Campaign Hits the Mark for Mending Kids

La Cañada Junior Women’s Club Fundraising Campaign Hits the Mark for Mending Kids

Through a dedicated fundraising effort and despite the pandemic, the La Cañada Junior Women’s Club presented a $3,500 check to Mending Kids, their designated philanthropy, raising their total annual contribution to $4,500. Aimed at providing life-saving surgical care to children, the Mending Kids non-profit organization is based in Los Angeles and deploys medical teams worldwide […]

After 9/11, Some Found Healing by Helping

After 9/11, Some Found Healing by Helping

Gabriel Medrano was working on the docks across the East River when he heard the first plane crash into the World Trade Center on 9/11. “I remember seeing the burning office paper coming across the river,” said Medrano, who now lives in the Greater Los Angeles area with his wife, Asia. “It was raining down.” […]

Notes & Nods

This Week at LCIF  Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to worship in the church’s Worship Center. On Sunday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead worship with a message titled “Leading It Right” as he wraps up his sermon series on “Right-eousness” at Lutheran Church in the Foothills in […]

Problem Solved <<< Christopher Elliott

Tempur-Pedic won’t honor its return policy. Can you help get my $4,827 back? When Tatiana Litvin tries to return her Tempur-Pedic bed, the company promises a quick return. But it’s been two months. When will someone pick up her mattress – and return her money? Q: Can you help get Tempur-Pedic to honor its return policy? […]

Art Installation at Glendale’s Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station

Artist Dillan Garcia’s installation, Diversity Tree, will be on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station through Nov. 12. Diversity Tree is a mixed media installation inspired by the materials and art process developed in the Oaxacan experimental art gallery. Materials used include colored rope, copper wire, Velcro straps, reflective paint, green LED […]