Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) each earned a Fall 2025 “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national non-profit focused on patient safety. The hospitals are part of Keck Medicine of USC, the University of Southern California’s health system. “This is the first time the health system […]
By Ruth SOWBY “Back in 2013, I had a dream – to create a sanctuary where women could press pause on the chaos, silence the noise and finally … just Be,” said certified clinical hypnotherapist Liza Boubari. That “sanctuary” was found at Glendale’s Embassy Suites. Some150 women gathered to “reignite their spark and remember their worth,” according […]
Many homes and businesses in the Crescenta Valley have service provided by the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD). Long considered a neighborhood resource, CVWD takes very seriously its role of providing water and related services to the Crescenta Valley and works hard to keep customer costs as low as possible. “In FY 2024-25, CVWD imported […]
Assistance League of Glendale visited Dunsmore Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 10 to bring the Authors and Illustrators (A&I) program. The Assistance League hires the author and/or illustrator to visit the classrooms to encourage students to read, write and create pictures. Visiting authors were Molly Ruttan who presented her book “Something Wild” for the kindergartens. […]
Crescenta Valley Insurance announced the addition of Michael Magnuson as the newest member of its insurance team. Magnuson is a licensed property & casualty insurance agent with a strong record of developing customized solutions for individuals, families and businesses. ________________________________ Sarah Dea of La Cañada Flintridge earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the […]
Grilled Peach, Brie and Basil Sandwich This simple and tasty sandwich will help you get into the groove of outdoor grilling. Give this grilled peach, brie and basil sandwich a try this weekend. Makes 1 sandwich. Ingredients: ½ peach Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing the peach prior to grilling) 2 slices fresh whole-grain bread 2 […]
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) has been recognized by Healthgrades, ranking five-star ratings in three specialties, including the 2026 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award. These distinctions, based on rigorous, third-party evaluations of patient outcomes and safety data, provide the community with transparent insights into GMHHC’s consistent delivery of high-quality hospital care. “Our hospital’s distinguished […]
By Ruth SOWBY Fritz Coleman’s two-year comedy residency at North Hollywood’s El Portal Theatre was celebrated with his one-man show “Unassisted Residency” on Sunday, Oct. 26. An added bonus for fans was a cookie and champagne reception following the performance. The Monroe Forum auditorium where Coleman performs has 96 seats; all were sold out for […]
Little Caesars Love Truck visited The Salvation Army Glendale Corps on Nov. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to serve free pizza to over 150 people. The Corps supplemented with salad and beverages. Major Quinton Markham said, “Many individuals and families with food insecurity issues come to The Salvation Army in Glendale for help. It’s […]
Assistance League Glendale (ALG) recently opened the doors of its thrift shop Thrift Alley for a heartwarming private shopping event, giving 20 Transitional Age Youth (TAY) the chance to select clothing and personal items in a welcoming and supportive environment. This effort was part of a community-wide collaboration to help TAY, young people aged 15 […]