Submitted by Andy GERO U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) is providing a benefit called Improved Pension to help pay for assisted living, nursing home care for veterans 65 years of age and older or their surviving spouse. This means that veterans and spouse may receive home care longer or have the ability to move […]
By Maddy PUMILIA The co-founders of the Provision Room invited local faith leaders to a farm-to-table dinner for Food Revolution Day, May 19, to discuss the importance of “real” food and the need for churches to be included in providing sustainable nutrition. “The Provision Room is a website started by Kristina Evans and myself,” said […]
On Friday, June 1 the United Chambers will hold their Annual Small Business Awards Breakfast at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., N. Hollywood. Registration opens at 7 a.m., program and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Special guest speaker is Roberto Barragan, president Economic Alliance, master of ceremonies is Richard Katz, […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) will hold its 21st Annual Golf Classic Tournament on Monday, June 4 at Valencia Country Club. Participants are urged to register soon to join in 18 holes for a great cause. The golf tournament is VHH’s major annual fundraising event with proceeds from the event going where the need is greatest […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police officers, volunteers and civilians were honored at the 17th Annual Police Appreciation and Awards Luncheon on Thursday. The awards ranged from marksmanship ability to boots-on-the-ground police action. Officer Frank Martinez was awarded a Divisional Commendation for his professionalism, calm and quick thinking when he faced a reportedly disturbed man with […]
Ask Phyllis! How to get your offer accepted Dear Phyllis, I have been looking at homes for over a year and have made four offers and can’t seem to get a home. I am not low balling, but making good offers, have a large down payment and am preapproved. I am feeling very frustrated and […]
The insurance brokers and agents of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena announce the local qualifying tournament for the Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Classic. The event will be held at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale on June 19. The cost of the event is $45 per player and will include 18 holes of golf and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The “One Strong Kick” fundraising event held on Saturday night raised $25,000 to help sponsor a Darfur soccer team. The fundraiser was held in Manhattan Beach at the home of Richard and Lana Rizika. About 160 guests attended the event, which included silent auction items like an autographed jersey from L.A. Galaxy […]
Kim Milstien has been appointed president and CEO of Simi Valley Hospital (SVH), according to Bill Wing, senior vice president of Adventist Health and chairman of the board for the southern California facility. Milstien will assume her new role in July/August 2012. “Kim’s service to Adventist Health has been outstanding. Her strong leadership, commitment to […]
CCC Veterans Crews Complete Training; Working on Fire Reduction Efforts Fifty military veterans, members of four all-veterans California Conservation Corps crews, are now working in California national forests on fuel reduction and fire prevention efforts. The veterans, based with the CCC in Auburn, Lake Tahoe, San Bernardino and San Diego, recently completed a week-long training […]