By Brandon HENSLEY As audacious as it might sound, if there was one positive to come out of the Station Fire, Dawna Berger has an idea of what it would be. On Saturday evening at the Wine Cave in Montrose Shopping Park, it sat on a table, corked and bottled, ready to be taken in […]
By Maddy PUMILIA There are certain birthdays that are milestones in people’s lives: 16 (being able to drive), 18 (being able to vote, join the military or buy lottery tickets) and 21 (being able to gamble in Vegas or being able to drink). But there’s one birthday most still strive for: turning 100 years old. […]
With a smile as wide as her native state of Texas, KNBC News Anchor Kathy Vara shared her experiences as a newscaster with members of the La Cañada Kiwanis Club at their recent regular weekly luncheon meeting held at Descanso Gardens. Vara said that she always wanted to be a newscaster and began her career […]
More than 100 cancer survivors celebrated their victory over cancer at Glendale Memorial Hospital’s annual Cancer Survivor Celebration on July 28. Organized and hosted by the hospital’s Marcia Ray Breast Center, cancer survivors were recognized and celebrated for their spirit and dedication to fighting cancer. Glendale Mayor Laura Friedman, herself a cancer survivor, spoke before […]
Congratulations to Norma and Bill Bowman who are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 30. Longtime foothill residents, they met in Glendale and during their 70 years together they have lived in Montrose, La Cañada and La Crescenta. According to family members, the couple enjoys “great health” and are still living in the house […]
Stephanie Abajian of La Cañada, daughter of Douglas and Marie Abajian, has graduated from Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History. La Crescenta resident Jun Hyung graduated from Azusa Pacific University on Friday, July 29 with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies joining nearly 600 graduates at the spring commencement […]
Todd E. Andrews has joined Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) as a member of the VHH board of directors. Andrews brings nearly 17 years of experience in executive leadership in the healthcare sector to the community-based hospital. He is appointed to the hospital board for a two-year term (2011-13). Andrews currently provides independent financial and strategic […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As kids walk onto the campus of Crescenta Valley High School this year, they will pass a memorial that commemorates a club that has supported the La Crescenta community for 100 years. Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club joined Crescenta Valley Town Council and CV Chamber of Commerce members recently as […]
Since late May, bulldozers and earthmovers have been hard at work at the La Cañada Thursday Club on Woodleigh Lane. In commemoration of the Thursday Club’s 100th anniversary in 2012, the Club is expanding and relandscaping its existing patio area. A brick-capped stuccoed wall, Spanish tile wall fountain, new lighting and water-wise plantings are included […]
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Swim Team welcomed 1976 Olympic gold medalist and RBAC founding board member John Naber to celebrate Olympic Day on Thursday, June 23. Naber addressed over 50 members of the RBAC swim team, speaking about stroke technique and offering mental tips to prepare for racing. He answered questions about his experience […]