The YMCA of the Foothills donated $1,000 to the Verdugo Hills High School Academy of Advanced Studies to enhance educational opportunities for students. The contribution will support the purchase of new books and academic resources, college writing workshops and other enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond. The donation was […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge will launch its 2026–27 performing arts series CCLCF Presents on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. with an intimate evening of live jazz featuring Los Angeles-based drummer, composer and bandleader Anthony Fung. A Thelonious Monk Institute alumnus, Fung has performed and studied alongside jazz legends including Herbie Hancock and […]
By Ruth SOWBY There’s a new ice cream social in town. Don’t worry – you didn’t miss a thing on Sunday, Aug. 16 – unless you were a dog, that is. Dozens of dogs were lined up with their owners to sample free doggie ice cream at Andersen’s Pet Shop in Montrose. What did the dogs […]
Why Your Pet Can’t Stop Scratching Allergy season is here. Your nose is running, your throat and ears itch. Pets suffer from allergies, too. Allergies are when the immune system overreacts to normal things in the environment called allergens. Allergens include plant pollens, dust, mold spores, insect bites and certain foods. When exposed, a pet’s […]
Lauren Park of La Crescenta graduated in August 2026 from Pacific University in Oregon with a Master of Science degree in physician associate studies. Founded in 1849, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon’s only comprehensive university, offering over 50 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate and professional degrees. Pacific inspires its 3,400 students to think, care, […]
Unfortunately, this is the last recipe from Chef Randy. We hope you have enjoyed his recipes. Pickled Red Onions This is one of my favorite recipes. Using red onions, these slightly sweet onions turn a deep, rich red color and look beautiful in a jar in the fridge. They also look amazing when brought to […]
Glendale P.E.O. Chapter DJ recently welcomed the presidents of the chapters comprising the Verdugo Hills Reciprocity Bureau to a special summer concert and recognition event held at Oakmont Country Club. Members of Chapter DJ and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of refreshments followed by a musical program featuring two talented performers with ties to the […]
The next Village Poets reading at Bolton Hall Museum will be on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4:30 p.m when two poet laureates of Ventura will be featured: Mary Kay Rummel and Mary Ann McFadden. Hosted by Joe DeCenzo and Alice Pero, there will also be an open mic opportunity; poets are invited to participate in […]
Many people believe that after Independence Day the celebration ends, but it’s really the beginning of a full year of 250 years of American history. While watching the American Revolution documentary on PBS (produced by Ken Burns) I learned for the first time about my Breed ancestors. Growing up I was told that, because my […]
By Ruth SOWBY On July 19 the World Cup audience may have made some inroads into sales on the last day of La Providencia Guild’s three-day parking lot sale – but shoppers couldn’t beat half off. Sale items included home goods, accessories and collectibles, and furniture. All could be found at the Guild’s Thrift Shop located at […]