The City of Glendale announced that Bradley Calvert, director of the Community Development Dept., will be departing the City to pursue a new leadership opportunity. Calvert joined the City in 2018 as the assistant director of Community Development. He was appointed as director of Community Development in September 2022. The Community Development Dept. is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The development project that has been proposed for the northwest corner of Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard has caused community members to raise their voices in concern about the size of the project as well as the transitional-aged youth (TAY) aspect of the residents at the complex. The project’s developer, Abode, is […]
Feb. 28 700 block of Angeles Crest Highway in Angeles National Forest, a woman and her husband parked their vehicle in the lower parking lot at Switzer Falls. They locked their vehicle and went for a hike with their family. When they returned they found their vehicle was unlocked. The woman opened the trunk of […]
The son of an Irishwoman from Chicago and a Swedish railroad man, he was one of 11 children and – after considerable Depression-era migration – grew up mostly in Highland Park near Los Angeles. He served a two-year stint in the U.S. Navy between World War II and Korea. He was a printer’s mate because […]
By Ruth SOWBY For 23 years Soroptimist International of Glendale has presented its signature event of the year, Bras For A Cause. This year’s celebration was themed An Evening of Remarkable Women. Honored were community activist Miryam Orellana Finkelberg and Ascencia Executive Director Laura Duncan. Some 250 members and guests filled the ballroom of the Oakmont […]
By Ruth SOWBY A spectacular parade of fierce lions and dancing dragons was the highlight of the Americana’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22. In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes strength and protection while the dragon symbolizes power. Chinese decor could be seen throughout the Americana. As visitors walked through the concierge lobby, many […]
Howdy, folks! On Saturday, March 7, the Community Center preschool will host its annual Western Round-Up. For over 30 years, the Western Round-Up has brought together preschool families and the community at large for a one-of-a-kind, western-themed carnival that is the preschool’s largest fundraiser of the year. To celebrate 32 years, the preschool set a […]
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) in La Cañada announced that Heather Collins is the new head varsity volleyball coach and Ruki Kennedy is the new assistant varsity volleyball coach. Collins is credited with bringing over 30 years of coaching experience, NCAA Division I playing credentials and a proven record of developing high-performing student-athletes. Kennedy is […]
Twenty-three young women from La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Glendale, Los Feliz and the surrounding areas will be honored by the Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. at the 75th annual Senior Presentation Ball to be held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel on March 7. The Senior Presentation is a tradition for the Glendale […]
On Feb. 24, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) welcomed 10 Glendale Community College students for its annual Health Care Day of Discovery designed specifically for college students. While the hospital has previously hosted similar programs for high school students, this marks the second time the event has been tailored to engage students at the college […]