By Ruth SOWBY Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian kicked off the GLA scholarship breakfast on June 26 at the Oakmont Country Club with greetings from the City followed by opening remarks by GLA President J. Guillermo Garcia. Mistress of ceremonies Ana Gabrielian introduced the presentation of colors. Hon. Maria Lucy Armendariz, judge of the LA County […]
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy celebrated the 89 seniors of the Class of 2025. This year’s graduates are charging into the future with bold ambition, especially in STEM. Among the most popular intended college majors are biological sciences, engineering, nursing, and psychology – reflecting a clear commitment to innovation, inquiry and impact. Their interests span from […]
Zucchini Fritters Wikipedia defines a fritter as “any kind of food coated in batter and deep fried.” I generally take anything I read in Wikipedia with a grain of salt. I’m thinking of sending in a revision to its definition because our zucchini fritters are not coated in batter but they taste just as good […]
Breaking with tradition, Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga will hold its monthly reading on the third Sunday of the month in July rather than on the fourth Sunday. Poets Hilda Weiss and Maja Trochimczyk will feature on Sunday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. There will also be an open mic and poets […]
Men in the U.S. die on average nearly five years earlier than women despite many of the top health risks being preventable. With a life expectancy of just 76.1 years, men face higher rates of chronic illness, mental health struggles and premature death. Yet many delay or avoid the care that could change those outcomes. […]
Student Irene Lee of La Crescenta was named to the spring 2025 Provost’s List for Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions. At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List. The […]
By Ruth SOWBY Barely a month old, the Farmhouse has come to Descanso. The restaurant, offering a farm-to-table menu, is the newest dining experience for the community. Farmhouse features an indoor/outdoor bar crafted from fallen oak trees reclaimed from the Gardens. General Manager Jason Salmon estimates that more than 200 guests a day are visiting the Farmhouse. Chef […]
Staying Cool is Healthy Summer heat has been in the headlines across the nation, reminding us that very hot weather has a serious impact, including heat-related illnesses. Hospital emergency personnel see patients with mild dehydration to those experiencing serious organ damage, and worse. Hot weather can cause difficulty in the body’s ability to regulate its […]
By Ruth SOWBY North Hollywood’s The Comedy Chateau hosted comedian Tom Dreesen as part of its 4th Annual International Comedy Festival. On Thursday, June 26 the comic hosted a two-hour seminar, “The Joy of Standup & How to Get There.” Some 30 comics – veterans and newcomers, most from the nearby communities – attended. Introducing Dreesen was Comedy Chateau […]
RadNet incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) into low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer – advancing lung cancer detection at its earliest stages. LDCT screening for lung cancer is a specialized, painless test that uses low doses of radiation in order to find lung cancer before it is symptomatic and before it has spread. Implementing […]