As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month kicks off, the nation faces a sobering reality: colorectal cancer (CRC) has reached an alarming new milestone, becoming the leading cause of cancer death for individuals under the age of 50. This stark diagnosis, now backed by compelling new data, underscores the urgent need for heightened awareness, proactive screening and […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada announced Wendy K. Sinnette as the 2025 La Cañadan of the Year. Sinnette was named in recognition of her dedicated leadership and lasting influence on the community. Sinnette will be honored at the 66th Annual La Cañadan of the Year Awards Luncheon on Thursday, March 26 at 11:30 a.m. […]
The Hearts for Isabella Memorial CHD Scholarship Award was established in 2023 to honor the memory of Isabella Annelise Dombrowski, who died on Feb. 3, 2020 due to complications of open heart surgery after being born with only half a heart. To receive this scholarship, candidates must be specifically connected to the heart community based […]
Adria Navarro, PhD Program Manager USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Community Resource Center for Aging Older adults are living through a remarkable moment in history – one defined by rapid change, new technologies and evolving ideas about health and community. While these shifts can feel daunting, they also create powerful opportunities to stay connected, purposeful and […]
Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga will feature LA poet Nancy Murphy, and Seattle poet Peter Ludwin on the fourth Sunday of March, March 22 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. There will also be an open mic and poets are invited to participate in the open reading segment of the event. Bolton Hall Museum is located at 10110 Commerce […]
“Inspire Friendships” was the theme of P.E.O. Founders’ Day 2026. One hundred and fifteen P.E.O. sisters in the Glendale-Burbank area attended the event held at the Glendale Elks Lodge. Virginia De Martinis from Chapter HG, president of the Verdugo Hills Reciprocity Bureau, newly formed by the merger of Glendale Reciprocity and Burbank Reciprocity Bureaus, welcomed […]
The following local residents were named to Clark University’s fall 2025 Dean’s List: Oliver E. Briskin and Karina H. Fischman, both from La Crescenta were named to first honors. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Founded in 1887, Clark […]
Recently, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) was recognized as Organization of the Year by the Glendale Latino Association (GLA) at its 2026 annual Installation and Awards Luncheon held at Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. Each year, the GLA honors individuals and organizations in the community that demonstrate outstanding leadership and service. “Being named Organization of […]
By Ruth SOWBY Hard charging members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club collected close to 1200 pairs of shoes during its annual Soles4Souls Shoe Drive from10a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. This is the fourth drive the LCWC has supported through its parent organization, the General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC). LCWC members […]
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 […]