Denise Traboulsi, MSW Who is Really Calling? Phone and Internet Scams Targeting Older Adults Older adults are known to be responsible consumers with large savings and good credit, which is why they are often targeted by phone and internet scammers. Additionally, seniors are more trusting of others and less likely to report being victims of […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY An estimated 1,000-plus supporters attended the Elevate Gala on Sunday night at the Fremont Century Plaza in Los Angeles that celebrated the completion of the first phase of the historic Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California in Glendale. Plans for the expansive museum include spaces for permanent and temporary exhibitions, […]
Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga invites poets and friends of poetry to the second of this year’s monthly readings. It will be held in-person on Sunday, March 26 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. Featured will be poets Toti O’Brien and Linda Dove. Toti O’Brien is the Italian accordionist with the Irish […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada announced Sheri Morton as the La Cañadan of the Year for 2022 in recognition of her decades of exemplary volunteer service. On Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 a.m., Morton will be honored at a celebratory luncheon held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Recreation Hall, 1830 […]
The following local students earned dean’s list honors for Emerson College’s fall 2022 semester. The requirement to make dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Isabel Moon of La Cañada is majoring in theatre and performance and is a member of the Class of 2023; Sam Kellman of […]
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that The Jewel City Group based in Pasadena has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices, client retention, […]
Residents living in and around the Montrose can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Knights of Columbus at 2657 Honolulu Ave. will host this community event on March 25. Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in the […]
Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) has entertained in the foothill community for over 60 years. Originally known as the PTA Singers, and eventually becoming a member of the California Women’s Chorus (CWC), they continue to bring music to many local organizations as well as senior living facilities. With the onset of COVID, entertainment at these […]
The Glendale College Foundation was named Organization of the Year at the 2023 Glendale Latino Association Award luncheon and board installation held on Feb. 23 at Oakmont Country Club. Lisa Brooks, executive director of the Glendale College Foundation, and Rick Dinger, president of the Foundation Board of Directors, accepted the award. “Being recognized by Glendale Latino Association […]
Ithaca College congratulates students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. Quin Frederich of La Cañada Flintridge and Leo Gonta of La Crescenta were named to Ithaca College’s Fall 2022 dean’s list. Founded in 1892, Ithaca College is a residential college dedicated to building knowledge and confidence through a continuous cycle of […]