Arpeni Mael from Glendale has been named to the UMass Dartmouth fall 2015 dean’s list. To be named to the dean’s list a student must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher out of a possible 4.0. UMass Dartmouth is a 9,500-student, 45,000-alumni campus that prides itself in connecting student learning to discovery […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a bingo night at the American Legion Hall on Saturday night. About 200 people were on hand to show their support for the chamber while taking a chance on winning cash prizes that ranged from $100 to $400. Local businesses sponsored the prizes including Valley Automotive Group, which […]
Ask Phyllis! Securing A Home Office Dear Phyllis, I have been reading your real estate answers for years but I don’t recall this subject coming up: I need to move in the next couple of years. I run my business out of my home and there are several computers and lots of files with […]
The USC-VHH Women’s Council hosted a Mardi Gras casino on Feb. 20 that was attended by 80-plus Foundation and Women’s Council members, doctors, hospital management staff, volunteers and community members. The Mardi Gras casino evening offered games of chance such as poker, craps, and roulette for entertainment. Women’s Council founding member Virginia Clegg was the […]
Veterans of Foreign Wars District 7 Commander Corey McKinney will be among the more than 500 members attending the VFW Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28-March 3. District 7 includes Post 1614 in La Crescenta. This annual conference amplifies the voices of the nearly 1.7 million VFW members and its auxiliaries, reminding lawmakers of […]
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce have teamed up again for the annual Crescenta Valley Day at the Races. The event will take place at the Santa Anita Race Track on Sunday, March 20. The cost to participate in the event […]
The City of La Cañada Flintridge completed a series of LED lighting upgrades at Lanterman Auditorium during the month of January. As part of a three-year lighting upgrade program, this fiscal year the City invested roughly $25,000 in new auditorium lights, spotlights and up-lights. When complete, Lanterman Auditorium will offer an enhanced experience for patrons […]
By Andy GERO VA Officially Drops Net Worth as Eligibility Factor A Veterans Affairs proposal to exclude a veteran’s net worth as a factor in determining their eligibility for health care is now the rule. Proposed early in 2015, it became official Dec. 21. VA will no longer consider net worth when determining if a […]
On Feb. 12 a room at the Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena was full of lovely ladies (and a couple of gentlemen) who were celebrating Valentine’s Day while supporting a worthy cause: AHEAD With Horses Inc. AHEAD With Horses is a non-profit therapeutic riding program that serves children with multiple and severe disabilities, including autism. […]
Since the early 1950s, the Kiwanis Club has been recognizing an individual for La Cañadan of the Year. The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada will be selecting an outstanding citizen from the community to be honored. This year the Kiwanis Noon Club selection committee, led by Tyler Wright, CEO of the YMCA, gathered together […]