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 […]
Excitement is building as the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada invites the community to its Benefit Art Auction & Marketplace for an afternoon of remarkable art, boutique merchants and elegant tastings supporting local youth and community programs. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the historic La Cañada […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO – its award-winning digital platform for small businesses – has named Kane Communications Group to the CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list. Kane, whose president is Crescenta Valley High School alumna Kimberly (Brown) Kane (Class of 1989, was selected out of more than 12,500 applicants for impressive […]
By Ruth SOWBY The rousing Haikian Chamber Choir performed as part of “Echoes of Our Ancestors” at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 12. The Choir, together with dozens of other artists, presented Armenian history through music and performance. “The show was a living testament to our culture and heritage,” said Choir member Anahit Karapetyan. […]