Jeff Laughrey Memorial Golf Tournament, Concert on the Course
Local concert on the golf course benefiting mental health services. Residents from the Crescenta Valley and other neighboring communities will enjoy the tunes of local cover band FM Radio on the fifth hole of the Verdugo Hills Golf Course on Saturday, July 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – all in the name of […]
Glendale Arts Appoints Elissa Glickman CEO
On July 10, the Glendale Arts board of directors announced the appointment of Elissa Glickman as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Glickman has been serving as the organization’s interim CEO since Feb. 1, 2012. She has been with the organization since 2004, first as the non-profit’s director of Marketing and Resource Development and later […]
Ronald McDonald House – Pasadena Benefits from WACS
When the Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of Scientology of the Valley called Ronald McDonald House many years ago to see what they could donate, they expected to hear “blankets” or “clothing.” What they heard was far from it – the most needed items were cereal and toilet paper. Over the years their “wish list” […]
OUAT Hosts Launch Party for ‘Crescenta Valley Pioneers & Their Legacies’
Once Upon A Time bookstore is hosting a book launch for the new title “Crescenta Valley Pioneers & Their Legacies” by Jo Anne Sadler on Sunday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Their names run deep through local history and lore, adorning street signs, canyons, historical buildings, homes and ranches in the swath of suburbia […]
Local Business Women Host 49th Anniversary
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Verdugo Glen Chapter recently celebrated its 49th Anniversary with a western barbecue themed event at the Glendale Elks Lodge. Chapter past presidents were honored in addition with special recognition given to the Chapter Woman of the Year Elysa Rosenfeld-Ortiz of Glendale. The Chapter Top 10 Business Woman candidate Dr. […]
Riding the Wave of Taste at North Shore Burgers
By Misty DUPLESSIS Foothill residents have long sought a burger joint to grab a quick bite before a movie, have a weekly family dinner outing where everyone could find something on the menu they like or enjoy a fun hangout where quality food is available at an affordable price. Locals have found that spot […]
Six ways home sellers sabotage their home sale.
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Six ways home sellers sabotage their home sale. Dear Phyllis, We own a home in Orange County, which we unsuccessfully tried to sell a couple of years ago. We hope to move to La Canada or La Crescenta but first need to sell. What do you think […]
People Making News
Andrew Frost Beckner of La Cañada Flintridge, a University of Mississippi student, was listed on the chancellor’s honor roll for the spring 2012 semester. For the honor, a grade-point average of from 3.75 through 4.0 is required of full-time students carrying at least 12 semester hours. _______________ Catherine Karayan of Glendale has begun a two-year […]
New Las Candelas Board Installed
Las Candelas held its last meeting of the 2011-12 year at the home of Bobbi Gangi, immediate past president. Cathy Keen installed the new officers: President Monica Sierra (who will be repeating as president); First Vice-President Ellyn Semler; Second Vice-President Sharon Anderson; Third Vice-President Ginny Simpson; Fourth Vice-President Patti Baker; Fifth Vice-Presidents Jeri Benton and […]