Photo by Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Town Council Vice President Steve Goldsworthy and councilmember Kim Mattersteig, along with her husband Paul, planted a tree in honor of Arbor Day. The tree was carried from OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware) at 3100 Foothill Blvd. a few feet away west to its new home at the corner of […]
Dr. Jerold Beeve and his wife Dorothy, residents of La Cañada and founders of the Beeve Foundation for World Eye and Health Care, Inc., each were awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor sponsored by the National Ethnic Coalition (NECO). Only 100 of these medals are given each year and it is extremely rare for […]
Dr. Summer Drake joined the medical staff of Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently as an osteopathic physician specializing in family practice medicine. Dr. Drake trained under VHH’s best doctors during her medical school and residency years. Dr. Drake’s specialty is primary care for men and women from adolescents to geriatrics. She is passionate about care […]
Congressman Buck McKeon met with local community and business leaders on Friday, July 9 at Crescenta Valley Insurance. The visit was initiated when some of the Congressman’s constituents were in Washington DC for the Insurance Agents and Broker of America National Legislative Conference. Rep. McKeon’s district includes parts of La Crescenta, Tujunga, Sunland and the […]
The International Trombone Association has announced that Robert Marsteller has received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes people, living or deceased, for their excellence in trombone profession over a long period of time. Marsteller, now deceased, was the principal trombonist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra for 25 years. Upon his retirement, he became […]
By Shari EMAMI David Gilbaugh is a star on the rise. With a former teaching background, he combines his love of helping others with his own artistic talents and brings them both to the community. He teaches art/sculpting at the Community Center in La Cañada on Wednesday evenings for intermediate to advanced sculptors. Surprisingly, Gilbaugh’s […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A new cafe has opened in the area and by the look of the lines, people are very happy about the new arrival. Panera Bread opened on Tuesday in La Cañada at 990 Town Center Drive in the Flintridge Town Center. Opening day was very busy and in fact at times had […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Oftentimes, a business’ contribution to the community is subjective and difficult to measure. However, occasionally a business is so deeply rooted into an area that its importance is beyond question. Such is the case with the longstanding La Crescenta institution, Crippen Mortuary. Founded by William and Ethel Crippen in 1928, Crippen Mortuary […]
By Shari EMAMI A sunny day filled with horses, celebrities and children was found at the annual Ahead With Horses Fun Day fundraiser on Sunday, June 11. “[It is] so exciting to see everyone here. I truly believe in this organization. They need love and support,” said former actress turned therapist Dr. Ava Cadell. The […]
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce Art Walk 2010 takes place on Saturday, July 10 and is open to fine artists who are interested in demonstrating and selling their work. This will be the second of the four Art Walks scheduled by the Chamber this year. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to […]