During commencement ceremonies on May 23, Lehigh University conferred 1,159 bachelors’, 519 masters’ and 80 doctoral degrees. Of the nearly 1,700 graduates, degree recipients came from 39 states and 16 countries, majoring in 70 different disciplines. Nicholas Stoffel of La Cañada Flintridge graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science & business, Kristy […]
Despina Kayichian, MD, was recently appointed as Glendale Adventist Medical Center’s vice president of Medical Affairs and Quality. She began her new role on May 2. “I’m excited about the opportunity of helping the hospital continue on its path of consistently providing high-quality, compassionate care, with a focus on patient safety,” said Dr. Kayichian. “In […]
Ask Phyllis! Credits Versus Repairs Dear Phyllis, We quickly sold our La Crescenta home with more than 10 offers. The buyers hired an inspector who nitpicked our house to death. They now want some electrical, plumbing and roof repairs made. We are trying to pack up our house of 20+ years and I don’t want […]
Before heading back to school, Prom Plus Club members took CV Weekly with them on a recent camping trip to Mammoth. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
Kevin A. Roberts, FACHE, president and chief executive officer of Glendale Adventist Medical Center, was among five healthcare leaders from across the U.S. and Canada who were selected for induction into the Fire Starter Hall of Fame. This is the highest award for excellence given by Studer Group, a Huron Healthcare solution. A “fire starter” […]
Petty Officer 2nd Class Griffin Riedel, a 2009 CV High School graduate, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the Navy’s newest attack submarines, the USS Missouri. Riedel is a sonar technician aboard the Groton-based boat, one of only 12 Virginia-class attack submarines in the Navy’s fleet. The Virginia class is comprised of […]
At a ceremony on June 27 when the Foothills Community Toastmasters Club installed its new board of directors, it was announced that the club had achieved the status of President’s Distinguished in the first year as a club. This status is awarded by Toastmasters International to clubs that meet specific goals in club growth as […]
Ask Phyllis! Open House Theft Dear Phyllis, Three years ago, our home was on the market but because we listed a bit high it didn’t sell. During the first open house, my Rolex was stolen. I didn’t leave it out in plain sight – it was in my dresser drawer. When I told my Realtor® […]
The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) extends an invitation to catch up with old friends, create new ones and have fun all at the same time. The secret is singing! Women who “used to sing in high school” or have never sung in a chorus before can give it a test run by attending the […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON Crescenta Valley Town Council member Desiree Rabinov accomplished no small feat last month when she completed the AIDS/Lifecycle bike ride. Participants rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles – 545 miles – in seven days. The event aimed to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS. This year marked the AIDS/Lifecycle 15th anniversary […]