This bear took a respite from the Labor Day heat by taking a dip in a local swimming pool. It is not every day that wildlife comes this close to home. The bear lounged by the pool, interacting with the pool cover and enjoying a refreshing break in the heat. Contributed by Alex KHATCHATURIAN
The AAUW Glendale CA branch earned a Governance & Sustainability, Programming and Communications & External Relations Star in the National AAUW Five Star Program for FY25. This achievement reflects the branch’s commitment to advancing gender equity and aligning its programs, advocacy and sustainability efforts with AAUW’s strategic priorities. “We are so grateful for the time […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) is urging the community to understand atrial fibrillation (AFib) – the most prevalent heart arrhythmia ravaging millions of Americans and skyrocketing their risk of debilitating stroke. Often described as a “quivering” or “irregular” heartbeat, AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat […]
By Ruth SOWBY Members and guests of Scouting’s Verdugo Hills Council gathered at the Urban Press Winery & Restaurant in Burbank on Aug. 22 to honor Nancy Guillen, the Council’s Good Turn Award recipient. A friend of Scouting for many years, Guillen is the owner and CEO of True Integrity Insurance & Payroll Services. Prior to […]
Part of the Community – USC-VHH Hospital For 50 years, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has provided timely primary and emergency care to the community. “Our community deserves to be able to stay nearby, especially for emergency and critical care,” said Tarina L. Kang, MD, MHA, FACEP and chief medical officer at USC-VHH. “They deserve that. When […]
On Thursday, the YMCA of the Foothills hosted another distribution of much-needed items for families affected by the Eaton Fire, including 65 brand-new high-quality backpacks filled with notebooks and Contigo water bottles to help middle school students and teens start the new school year on the right foot. The event was led by Southeast Ventura […]
The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California announced Alajajian Marcoosi Architects and Emmy Award-winning journalist Araksya Karapetyan as the distinguished honorees for the Armenian American Museum Heritage Gala. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. Alajajian Marcoosi Architects, led by Aram Alajajian and Sako Marcoosi, […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Assistance League Glendale (ALG) added a month to collect even more donations for its annual Christmas sale held at its chapter house on Harvard Street in Glendale. The three-day sale began on Aug. 21. Early shoppers were divided by numbers to mark the order they could enter the Clubhouse. Stained glass windows provided […]
Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, has seen an increase in participation with an estimated 22.3 million players in 2024 – a 150% jump from previous years. However, this surge has been accompanied by a significant rise in related injuries, particularly among older adults. According to a recent study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine […]
By Ruth SOWBY Shakey’s Pizza Parlor in Glendale was the tasty venue for GLA’s pizza night fundraiser. On Aug.13, about 35 hungry GLA members and guests gathered at the red checkered tables to sip and sup. Shakey’s will donate 25% of food purchases to support GLA scholarships and programs. Guests Claudio Gil and fiancé Jenny Gutierrez dug […]