Ribbon Cuttings in Glendale
With the economy in recovery mode, the Glendale Chamber of Commerce has hosted several ribbon cuttings, welcoming new businesses to the vibrant Glendale area.
Berkuta Named La Cañadan of the Year
Retired L.A. Sheriff’s Dept. lieutenant and former LCF Public Safety commissioner Nicholas Berkuta III was named La Cañadan of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada. Berkuta, his wife Mary Ann and their family have been La Cañada Flintridge residents for 37 years. “Nick served in the city as a young deputy sheriff […]
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Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Helping Seniors Plan their Move Dear Phyllis, My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a seniors apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I think it is too soon for her to give up her home. But I do concur […]
People Making News
Kyle Ek, a resident of La Cañada, received a Bachelor of Arts in political science during the December 2012 SMU commencement ceremony. After the university-wide commencement, SMU’s schools and departments held individual receptions throughout the day to honor graduates. SMU is a nationally ranked private university in Dallas founded 100 years ago. ___________________ The following […]
La Cañada, Sunland Parks Hold Easter Celebrations
By Natalie MAIER and Maddy PUMILIA Dilbeck Real Estate with other La Cañada Flintridge merchants sponsored the 18th annual Easter Celebration at Memorial Park in La Cañada on Saturday. “It’s just a community event and it’s open to kids of all ages,” said Hana Lui, emcee for Easter in the Park. “What I really like […]
LCPC Hosting Annual Gala
Photo by Mark Repstad Tickets are on sale for the La Cañada Presbyterian Church Parent Education spring gala taking place on April 12. For ticket information or to request an invitation, contact Sandy Ravana at Sandy@lacanadapc.org or (818) 790-6708 x 205. Shown from left are Parent Education Director Anne Bierling and board members Laura Repstad, […]
‘Dream Home on Orchard Lane’ Showcased on Lanterman Tour
By Maddy PUMILIA The Lanterman Foundation sponsored a home tour of historic Chula Vista in La Cañada on Sunday. “This is sort of an outgrowth of a heritage house tour that we’ve had three times [before] of older and potentially important houses in the Crescenta-Cañada valley,” said Melissa Patton, the executive director of the Lanterman […]
Club Prepares Eggs for Playboy Mansion
The Sunland Woman’s Club was contracted to hand paint and decorate about 200 Easter eggs for the 2013 Easter Egg Hunt at the Playboy Mansion. Hugh Hefner hosts a yearly Easter party at the mansion for the employees’ families and friends. The project was a “fun”raiser for the club’s philanthropic projects for the foothills community. […]
Students Receive DAR Good Citizen Award
Five students from area high schools were recently honored with Good Citizen Awards from the Don Jose Verdugo Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. A luncheon celebrating the recipients was held at a Pasadena restaurant. Barbara Rogers, Good Citizen chairman, introduced each of the recipients, their parents and school counselors. Accepting the prestigious awards […]
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Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Home buyers left in the lurch over the way offers are handled Dear Phyllis, I have been looking at homes for over six months. Now that it appears that prices are increasing, I am feeling a bit panicked. A couple of weeks ago, I found a home online […]