QUESTION: My beloved grandmother just passed away from COVID-19. She was only 68. She hadn’t gone out since the shelter in place started except to the doctor’s office. My parents and I bought all of her groceries or whatever else she asked us to get for her. This isn’t to blame anyone because we know […]
As August begins, we are seeing mounting cases of COVID-19 in the midst of reversing the re-opening of local businesses, so there is little chance of Southern California theaters opening again anytime soon. As before, no live stage shows are allowed at venues by mandate from state and local authorities due to the escalating COVID-19 […]
On Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be streamed. Pianist Brendan White will perform works by Jamaican composer Eleanor Alberga and British composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji on a Facebook stream and on YouTube. The link to the stream can be found at http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com. Pianist Brendan White has […]
By Brandon HENSLEY A local clinical psychologist is hoping to release her children’s book this fall as kids across the country continue to deal with socially distanced learning, which could have negative effects on their psyches. If you ask Dr. Regine Muradian, the effects of remote learning due to concerns over COVID-19 could manifest in […]
The Spirit of Montrose Continues On As you may have already heard, the Montrose~Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has had to make changes in order to sustain our operations through this pandemic. Without the revenue from our yearly events, the chamber could not continue on as it previously did. Victoria Malone selflessly stepped […]
Remember, Honor and Respect! Sept. 11, 2001 … a day forever etched in our memories. For the past eight years our Chamber has sponsored the 9-11 “Remember, Honor, and Respect” motorcade honoring those first responders who sacrificed their lives that day to save others during the early morning terrorist attacks on our country. This year […]
PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OFFERING MUSIC, AUCTION In maintaining its tradition of keeping music alive and front-and-center for youth through its music programs – Music Mobile, Youth Concert and Instrumental Competition – funded by contributions to the Showcase House and hosted events, PSHA is holding its first online auction. From Aug. 17-31, an assortment of items […]
A group of local high school students have become the first graduates of the Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation’s Virtual History Internship Program. The program, which was conducted remotely, trained interns to conduct and record oral history interviews with La Cañada Flintridge residents. The recorded interviews will be permanently archived in the Lanterman House archives. The […]
Robert & Karen Ostash celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30. Having to cancel a planned “open house” due to the coronavirus epidemic, a very enjoyable Zoom party was sponsored by their family. About 40 family members from seven states celebrated with them. Activities included processional and first dance, “Oldie Wed” Game, a family […]