Legacy Luncheon Celebrates ‘Heart & Excellence’

The YWCA of Glendale held its 16th Annual Legacy Luncheon and Heart & Excellence Awards on April 25. The luncheon was held at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. “We’ve come a long way, Glendale; we survived; we’re alive and we continue to thrive” was the message of the afternoon that was emceed by Emmy […]

Personnel Change at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

Personnel Change at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

Wayne Herron has been appointed to the position of vice president, Foundation, of Glendale Memorial Hospital. Herron brings more than 15 years of experience in development and fundraising activities while at Fuller Theological Seminary, Occidental College, Azusa Pacific University and Pasadena Art Center College of Design. “We are very pleased to welcome Wayne to Glendale […]

Community Completes Sheriff’s Academy Class

A group of 14 community members from La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge recently completed a six-week Community Academy class at Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. The purpose of the community academy was to build a better understanding between the community and the Sheriff’s Dept. through education and understanding. The program focused on the Sheriff Dept.’s […]

Thompson Sworn In

At the April 29 meeting of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, foothills representative Paul Rabinov was recognized for his years of service on the Advisory Board. Rabinov had been the representative for La Crescenta and Altadena. Bob Thompson was sworn in as the new La Crescenta/Altadena representative by Joe Edmiston, executive director of the SMMC. […]

Something for Everyone at CVVH Open House

By Natalie MAIER The Crescenta Valley Veterinary Hospital (CVVH) in La Crescenta  had its fourth annual client appreciation open house on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hospital invited clients to visit and to learn about some of the equipment used for treating pets. It was a relaxed and informal setting for clients […]

SCO Plans Fundraiser

By Ted AYALA The Santa Cecilia Orchestra will cap off its 20th anniversary with a fundraiser at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 11. Sonia Marie de León de Vega, the orchestra’s music director, will be joining members of the orchestra for an evening of wine and light appetizers. A chamber […]

Fine Fashion Found at LCWC

On April 6, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its Annual Fashion Show chaired by Daryl Baker-Pollack and Sally Benson. Fashions were provided by Drapers & Damons in Pasadena. In addition to a silent auction and opportunity prizes, bidders won special prizes at the live auctions such as tickets to the “Ellen” TV show and […]

Ask Phyllis!

Ask Phyllis!

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! What happens when a cash buyer can’t pay cash? Dear Phyllis, We put our home on the market and received more than a dozen offers.  We decided to go with a cash offer because it seemed so solid. Closing was to occur in three weeks.   Because there was […]

Hoard Named ‘Outstanding’

Hoard Named ‘Outstanding’

By Natalie MAIER Fifth grade Sunland Elementary school teacher Susie Hoard was awarded Outstanding Member of Gamma Lambda 2013 at the Area IX Festival at the Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills in March. For the past three years, Hoard has been the second vice president of Gamma Lambda, a local chapter consisting of about […]

Prepare For the Future Palooza 2013

A “Prepare for the Future Palooza” for the Crescenta Valley and Glendale communities will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. It is hosted by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregations from La Crescenta, La Cañada, Glendale, Sunland and Tujunga. The “Prepare For the Future Palooza” will have over […]