The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge kicked off the 39th Annual Memorial Weekend Fiesta Days celebration with 32 seasoned bridge players in teams of four each competing for first place. The bridge tournament is a cornerstone in the senior programming that takes place throughout the year at the community center. “It’s thrilling to be […]
Ask Phyllis! Selling short, how long before you can buy another home? Dear Phyllis, I got caught in the real estate downturn and purchased my home in 2005. I currently owe a lot more than its value. Is there a possibility that we could sell it via short sale and buy another less expensive home? […]
Rachel Sandman of La Cañada graduated from Rice University on May 12. Sandman received a Bachelor of Music degree. Khan Academy founder Salman Khan delivered the commencement address. Rice University President David Leebron congratulated the graduates with a handshake as they walked across the stage. This year, Rice awarded 1,665 degrees, including 881 undergraduate and […]
Independently owned Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is one of only 28 places in the United States with an Espresso Book Machine (EBM), a Time Magazine “invention of the year,” and the only location in southern California. The store helps readers connect with the books they want, and now, with the EBM, the staff can also […]
Glendale Adventist Medical Center and the Crescenta Canada YMCA will present a morning of health education lectures and free blood pressure and spine checks on Thursday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m This “Live & Learn” event is free and open to the public and will be held at the YMCA, 1930 Foothill […]
By Brandon HENSLEY There have been many words to describe Kim Kardashian in recent years, some of them – or is it most? – are not printable. But when the celebrity made news earlier this year announcing her intent to run for mayor of Glendale, it at least got one person’s attention, and in a […]
The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women held its 8th Annual Jewels of Glendale Awards Luncheon on May 10 at Oakmont Country Club. The purpose of the City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women, according to its website, is to “advance social justice and equity and ensure equality of rights […]
Local artist Evan Wilson of LeGrande Studios, Inc. unveiled a mural Wednesday, May 16 at Los Gringos Locos, 631 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Staying with the Mexican restaurant theme, Wilson chose a creative way of depicting a mariachi band getting into mischief. The artwork is an interesting and light-hearted addition to the buzzing new […]
The Patrons’ Club of Glendale Community College held a luncheon for its scholarship recipients at the Los Robles Café on campus, hosted by the Culinary Arts Depart. This year, the Patrons’ Club awarded 30 scholarships and 30 grants-in-aid to deserving students with a total amount of $23,500 distributed. Funds for these scholarships are generated from […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently upgraded its endoscopy system to a new generation model by Fujifilm. The new system produces clearer, high definition images that allow doctors to more easily identify and treat any abnormalities of the lungs, stomach, or bowel. “Over the past few years technology has greatly improved in televisions and cameras that […]