PEOPLE MAKING NEWS

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 […]

Farmhouse Restaurant Opens in Descanso Gardens

Farmhouse Restaurant Opens in Descanso Gardens

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 […]

Adria E. Navarro, PhD, LCSW, FGSA <<< USC-VHH Community Resource Center for Aging

Adria E. Navarro, PhD, LCSW, FGSA <<< USC-VHH Community Resource Center for Aging

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 […]

Comic Tom Dreesen Makes Local Appearance

Comic Tom Dreesen Makes Local Appearance

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 Implements AI into Low-Dose CT Scans

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 […]

Woodbury University Celebrates 60 Years of Fashion Excellence with Annual Runway Benefit 

Woodbury University Celebrates 60 Years of Fashion Excellence with Annual Runway Benefit 

Woodbury University hosted its 60th annual fashion runway benefit, La Rêverie (French for “a state of pleasant dreams”), in May at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale.  Inspired by nostalgia, escapism and otherworldly aesthetics, the collections featured delicate fabrics, soft silhouettes and imaginative designs that blur the line between reality and dream. That evening, Woodbury […]

Heart & Excellence Legacy Luncheon Draws A Crowd

Heart & Excellence Legacy Luncheon Draws A Crowd

By Ruth SOWBY The YWCA Glendale and Pasadena presented its 28th Annual Heart & Excellence Legacy Luncheon on May 29.  The La Cañada Flintridge Country Club was the setting honoring the past board members who guided the organization for nearly a century.    Guests were welcomed by the YWCA’s new executive director Debra Suh and luncheon co-chair Amanda […]

TASTY TREATS <<< DON FRANCISCOS

TASTY TREATS <<< DON FRANCISCOS

Orange Creamsicle Swirl Spritz  Ingredients:  1 cup orange juice (pulp-free)  1 cup sparkling water or club soda  8 oz freshly brewed Don Francisco’s® Orange Creamsicle Coffee, chilled  1/4 cup half & half  2 tbsp vanilla syrup   Ice  2 orange slices or fresh mint sprigs, for garnish    Instructions:  1. Fill two tall, clear glasses to the […]

Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Montrose

Residents living in and around the Montrose can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Knights of Columbus will host this community event on July 7.  The site is located at 2657 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. Screenings can check for: The […]

Dignity Health Highlights Summer Safety

Emergency Room physicians across Glendale and Pasadena typically see a rise in seasonal injuries and illnesses including heatstroke, water-related incidents and foodborne illnesses. Dignity Health California urges the community to prioritize safety during the summer season’s high temperatures and increased outdoor activities.  “Summer is a season when we see a sharp rise in preventable emergencies,” […]