Antioch University Los Angeles has named La Crescenta resident Bernadette Murphy core faculty in the MFA in Creative Writing Program. She will head the creative nonfiction genre. As core faculty Murphy plans and oversees the residency, hires guest speakers and associate faculty, and mentors students while providing detailed critique on new and revised work. The […]
The following students graduated from Azusa Pacific University on May 7. They will join more than 1,300 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies. From Tujunga: Sona Nikoghossian with a Master of Science in Nursing. From Glendale: Araz Aghamalian, Melina Hospeyan Mer and Sungeun Susan Yang all graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching English […]
The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association is preparing for the 2011 4th of July fireworks show at La Crescenta Elementary School. Donations are being sought to meet the many expenses that have to be considered and paid prior to the event. Less than half of the expenses are paid by ticket sales and it is the […]
By Jackie HOUCHIN The Flintridge-La Cañada Guild’s Annual Children’s Horse show is the oldest children’s Class A show in the nation. For 90 years, kids from across the nation have come to compete, show their horses and meet the requirements for later participation in the Olympic trials. Over the weekend of April 29-May 1, nearly […]
The YMCA of the Foothills has begun the process of integrating the new branding released from Y-USA in July. People will not only start seeing the new colorful logos on display, but also a new opportunity to strengthen the foundations of the foothill community. Today, across the United States, Ys are making a difference in […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) is celebrating its 20th Annual Golf Classic Tournament on Monday, June 6 at Valencia Country Club. Those interested in participating are urged to register soon to take part in 18 holes that benefits a great cause. The golf tournament is VHH’s major annual fundraising event with proceeds going toward where the […]
To help raise money for their favorite charity, Prom Plus, local holistic chiropractor Dr. Mark Anthony is offering the first two days of chiropractic services to new patients for only $49. All of this money will then be donated to Prom Plus. This service includes an initial consultation, orthopedic, neurological and kinesiological examination, any necessary […]
Kiwanis photo by Al RESTIVO William Watts, president of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, at left, presents a special award of La Cañadan of the Year to Clyde Hemphill.
Seller options when the appraisal comes in low Dear Phyllis, I have a sales contract but the buyer’s appraisal came back for $10,000 less than our agreed upon purchase price. After the buyer’s inspection, I agreed to credit $5,000 for an older roof. And because of the low appraisal, I now just offered to reduce […]
The Foothill Municipal Water District has selected the winners in its Foothill’s California Friendly Garden Contest. Judging took place on April 30 and consideration was given to overall attractiveness, appropriate plant selection, design, appropriate maintenance and efficient methods of irrigation when evaluating the gardens. In first place was 4910 Burgoyne Lane in La Cañada; in […]