Ask Phyllis! Appraisal Descrpancies Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is helping us with the remainder. Out of five offers, our $985,000 bid was the highest. We hired an inspector and everything seemed fine, until the […]
The Campbell Center announced a recent gift of $60,000 from the S. Mark Taper Foundation for operating expenses. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the members of the S. Mark Taper Foundation who recognize the importance of our mission and the work we at TCC are doing to enhance the independence of our […]
La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. honored its major donors (sponsors and those with $150 and above membership) at a festive tented party “Under The Bridge” on Dec. 30. As they arrived, about 100 attendees had the opportunity to preview the city entry Backyard Rocketeer, then in the process of becoming the spectacular float […]
The La Crescenta Republican Women Federated gathered at the Oakmont Country Club for its installation and Christmas party. From left are Treasurer Margaret Lyons, Secretary Danette Erickson, 3rd VP Joan Taylor, 2nd VP Sharon Hales, 1st VP Pat Di Gennaro and President Coral Weston, with installation by Marie Cruz. Cruz is president of the […]
Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) and Burbank Singers are gearing up for the 48th annual California Women’s Chorus, Inc. (CWC) convention and concert April 30. Sharon Schlarb and Diana Tyson, concert music committee co-chairs, have announced the guest director and accompanist for “California Dreamin,” which will be held April 30 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel, […]
Twenty-six cadets from the Glendale Community College Verdugo Fire Academy graduated on Saturday after completing over 900 hours of the California State Fire Training Curriculum. Basic firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, rescue systems and firefighter safety and survival were some of the skills learned. Several cadets already have firefighter jobs waiting for them as they […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) had a busy December starting with its meeting and Christmas luncheon at the home of Liz Argue, sustainer, on Dec. 1. Members brought gifts and piled them high around a huge fireplace. These were transported to Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC) to be donated to children at the clinic […]
Ask Phyllis! Disclosure Dilemmas Dear Phyllis, Last year we had our home listed but we didn’t close because of an issue with the roof. After their inspection, the buyers wanted our roof replaced and insisted on choosing their own roofer. We have a trusted friend who is a licensed roofing contractor who […]
During the holiday season, The Campbell Center partnered with The Salvation Army, Glendale chapter, to collect Christmas gifts for children who might not otherwise have anything to open on Christmas morning. This is the first year TCC has participated in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tag (holiday gift collection) program and it proved to be a […]
USC-VHH had its first baby born at the hospital on New Year’s Day. Her name is Lucia H. Osorno. She was born at 1:03 p.m. to adoptive parents Felipe Osorno and Ian Holloway. Lucia was 7 pounds, 7 ounces. She has a 2-year-old sister, Sofia H. Osorno. Osorno, by sheer coincidence, also happens to be […]