Beacon Housing, in collaboration with Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and YMCA of the Foothills, announced a new initiative to provide stable, affordable homes for low-income survivors of the Eaton Fire. Through a construction grant from PCF, Beacon Housing will add three new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at its Garfield Agape Court property in Northwest Pasadena. […]
The annual holiday boutique of Chapter FF-KU, P.E.O., will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at the corner of Santa Carlotta) in La Crescenta. The boutique will feature handmade items for the home, gifts for adults and children, holiday gift […]
By Ruth SOWBY Close to 50 people on Sept. 18 packed the Cultural Hall of the La Crescenta congregation of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The American Red Cross van parked near the entrance to the church drew those ready and willing to donate blood. In the Cultural Hall, potential donors first […]
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s (USC-VHH) emergency department has received the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, practice, education and advocacy, resulting in improved patient care and staff well-being. Fewer than 100 emergency departments nationwide received this distinction this year and USC-VHH is one of just six emergency departments in […]
Mental Health Awareness October is Mental Health Awareness Month; a time to focus on promoting mental health, reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help for mental health conditions. During this month, various events and activities are held to raise awareness, educate the public and provide support to people struggling with a decline in their mental […]
On Sept. 27, members from the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) braved the drizzly morning to participate in the International Day of Service, sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). The goal of the day was to help end domestic and sexual violence across the United States and internationally. LCWC participated in this event by gathering donations of supplies needed by pregnant women […]
Yom Kippur Day services are being held today, Thursday, Oct. 2 at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, 4004 La Crescenta Ave. Morning services start at 10 a.m. followed by the kid’s program at 11 a.m., Yizkor service at noon, a break at 3 p.m., then Ne’ilah and Shofar at 6:15 p.m. ending with the break […]
Every year, prostate cancer silently threatens hundreds of thousands of men, stealing lives and impacting families. It’s a stark reality: one in eight men will face this diagnosis in their lifetime and tens of thousands will succumb to it annually. This silent epidemic demands immediate attention and proactive action. This urgent call to awareness is […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Girl Scout Julia Marriott of Troop 111 officially opened her Gold Award project with a ribbon cutting. Her project: installing a Gaga Ball pit at Monte Vista Elementary School, her alma mater. Gaga Ball is a popular sport, especially among young school-aged kids. “Gaga is a fast paced, high-energy sport […]