The Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has received a star in AAUW’s 2024 Five Star Program for excellent programs. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our members to advancing AAUW’s mission of gender equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research,” said […]
In the Jan. 2 article “Specialized Service for a Special Community,” the name of the previous owner of La Crescenta Pharmacy was Lou Fram.
By Ruth SOWBY It was standing room only on the corner Olive Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard as hundreds of looky-loos surrounded the Burbank Rose Parade float to get a closeup look at what they may have missed on TV. The float, having won the Tournament of Roses’ Animation Award, was on display Jan. 4-5. For the parade, […]
After a busy holiday season, Santa was caught having a well-deserved snooze at Haugen’s Ideal Pharmacy in Glendale. Photo by Ruth SOWBY
University of Saint Mary provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the fall 2024 Dean’s List. Michelle Lin of La Cañada Flintridge ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better. The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club distributes scholarships annually to deserving students. Requirements include: A resident of the USA (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA) A graduating senior who will attend a four-year college/university, community college, or trade school in 2025-26 A graduating senior from any of the following high schools: Crescenta Valley High School, Clark […]
Village Poets will celebrate the New Year with Armenian American poet Shahé Mankerian and Los Angeles poet Jackie Chou for an exciting presentation on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. There will also be an open mic, so attendees are invited to bring their best poems to participate. The […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was 1998 and KB Patel, a longtime pharmacist residing in London, decided to immigrate to the United States where opportunities abounded. “I’m glad I did,” he said. Not long after arriving in the U.S., a friend told KB that the owner of La Crescenta Pharmacy – Lou Fram – had died. […]
The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus is a fun volunteer group that brings a variety of songs to church gatherings and retirement homes over the holidays and in the spring. They are pictured after their recent performance at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, which has allowed them to rehearse there on Monday mornings. Women who love to […]
Cadie Taylor Carlson of La Crescenta is one of over 3,200 candidates to be recognized in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2024 fall commencement ceremonies recently held. Carlson was a candidate for AB journalism. For additional details and a complete 2024 commencement schedule, visit UGA’s commencement website, commencement.uga.edu.