On Feb. 24, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) welcomed 10 Glendale Community College students for its annual Health Care Day of Discovery designed specifically for college students. While the hospital has previously hosted similar programs for high school students, this marks the second time the event has been tailored to engage students at the college […]
By Ruth SOWBY The La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) gals pulled out all the stops for their Valentine’s Day celebration – hors d’oeuvres, dessert buffet, silent auction and the dulcet tones of Hot Topic. Eighty members and guests filled the La Crescenta Avenue Clubhouse. At an admission cost of $35, the evening’s ticket price was a steal. […]
As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, CV Weekly will be working with the Daughters of the American Revolution – Don José Verdugo Chapter to gather information on those recognized by DAR as American patriots. Artemas Ward was born on Nov. 26, 1727 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College with two degrees: a […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) hosted award-winning Hiza Yoo Korean Dance Ensemble at its February meeting on Feb. 11. Acclaimed artistic director Hiza Yoo has been honored by numerous cultural organizations and was presented with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award under President Barack Obama’s administration for her performing arts achievements sustaining the legacy of […]
ArentFox Schiff announced that La Crescenta resident Aram Ordubegian has been named managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. He succeeds Aaron Jacoby, who will continue in his active practice and role as chair of ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive & Transportation industry group. Both attorneys also sit on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Some powerful oratory was on display on Saturday when the Crescenta Valley Lions Club hosted its annual Student Speakers Contest in Sadler Hall on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. While California Lions Club rules prohibit naming the contestants or publishing their speeches, the two high school students who competed both […]
The Mary Pinola Education Fund’s 2026 fundraiser, the popular Smart-A-Thon, is set for Friday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 4th floor council room. This year’s festivities will be directed by masters of ceremonies Captain Ryan Vienna of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station and Dr. Darneika Watson, superintendent […]
Our son is Robert. From the beginning, he made it clear that his name was Robert, not Bob, Bobby or Rob. Another thing he emphasized early on was that he could cook. I like to think that, because I’ve done most of the family’s cooking, Robert saw my example and that inspired him to start […]
The Foothills Community Scholarship Foundation of La Cañada Flintridge, Inc. (FCSF) announced that applications for its 2026 scholarships program are being accepted now through March 9. Students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a family income at or below $250,000 are encouraged to apply if they attend or reside within the attendance areas of Crescenta […]
Members of the Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus will be joining voices from across the state for the California Women’s Chorus Annual Convention and Concert on May 1-3. The convention will culminate in a benefit concert – A Trip Across America – on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at California Baptist College in Riverside. The […]