Women’s Council Presents Check

The USC-VHH Women’s Council presented Keith Hobbs, CEO of USC-VHH, with a check of $25,000 for hospital nursery fetal monitors. The Women’s Council is hosting a casino fundraiser on Saturday to raise more money for the nursery. The Mardi Gras-themed event is Saturday, Feb. 20 at the hospital from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets […]

Shoe Voucher Gift To Sunland-Tujunga

Members of Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) recently learned that over 600 students in the neighboring Sunland-Tujunga area are identified as homeless. Working with the Homeless Education Program of Los Angeles Unified School District, the ALF Operation School Bell® (OSB) committee proposed expanding the ALF OSB program and providing 400 $25 vouchers to purchase shoes […]

People Making News

The University of Rhode Island announced that 4,986 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2015 dean’s list. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, other states and 18 countries. Among those named was Eduardo Hermosillo Guzman of Tujunga. To be included […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis! Verifying Your Offer Was Submitted Dear Phyllis,    Because mine wasn’t the only offer, I made an offer $20,000 higher than the home’s asking price. I just checked online and found out the home sold for less than my offer. How do I know my offer was even submitted?   Is there any action […]

Orthopaedic Guild Visits Pasadena Museum

La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) held its Feb. 4 meeting at the home of Easy Delaney, Hospitality Events chair. President Joan Cleven called the meeting to order. Treasurer Joanne Plosajz announced LCFOG will donate $17,268.94 to the Charitable Children’s Guild (CCG) for distribution to Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC). This will complete LCFOG’s pledge […]

The Campbell Center Announces Inaugural Poker Tournament

The Campbell Center announced that it will be holding its inaugural poker tournament event on Sunday, Feb. 21. Set on the premises of The Campbell Center headquarters at 6512 San Fernando Road in Glendale, the afternoon will include a buffet, wine, beer and other non-alcoholic beverages. Among those greeting the guests to the event will […]

Veteran Andy Gero Honored

In August at the monthly American Legion meeting Andrew J. Gero, another member of the “Greatest Generation” was recognized with the presentation of a copy of the posting on the Registrary Of Remembrance on the National World War II Memorial website.  The presentation was made by American Legion Post Commander Gerry Collins. In December 1946, […]

Local Community Organizations Receive Healthy Donations

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center awarded $101,000 to four local organizations supporting their respective accountable care communities. As in past years, Glendale Memorial Hospital awards grants to organizations partnering together to respond to needs identified in our most recent Community Health Needs Assessment – including obesity, mental health, diabetes, alcohol and substance […]

Local Business Owner Assists Ed Center

Hillsides Education Center in Pasadena, a center for at-risk children, was in desperate need of physical education equipment. Shannon Pondella, owner of Surface Fitness in Montrose, with Mackinsey Woolever presented an assembly in October sponsored by Glendale-based Las Candelas for Hillsides’ students ranging from third to 12th grade. Topics covered included healthy eating and the […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis! How Much Access Is The Buyer Entitled? Dear Phyllis,    After rounds of counter offers we sold our home. The buyer did their inspection and then there were more inspections and another round of negotiations.  Just when I thought we were done, my agent called to tell me the buyer wants to come […]