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 […]
If you’ve ever wished you had a safe place – outside your home – to store valuables, documents or family keepsakes, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why MySafe La Crescenta is now open: to bring locals a smarter, more secure way to protect what matters most. MySafe isn’t your typical bank vault. It’s a fully […]
St. Bede the Venerable School has announced Brandon Birr as its new principal. Birr officially joined St. Bede on July 1 and brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having dedicated nearly two decades to the field of education including a decade in leadership roles in both Catholic and public school environments. Most […]
Greek Summer Salad What makes a salad “Greek?” According to the internet, it’s made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar and oregano. My recipe includes all of this … and more. I’ve heard they call this a village salad in Greece. I call it […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) recently partnered with the YMCA of the Foothills (Y) by awarding a grant of $57,500 to support those affected by the Eaton Fire. The funds will further the Y’s commitment to offering YMCA memberships and youth programs to families impacted by the fire. The Eaton Fire directly affected 765 […]
The jolliest time of year is arriving early – and it’s wearing SPF 50! A little holiday magic is happening under the summer sun at the ALG Annual Christmas Sale on Aug. 21-23. Celebrate “the season of giving” while supporting a great cause – the Assistance League Glendale. For the sale, the ALG Chapter House […]
A longtime name in the community, Rhody Construction has been serving the foothills’ area for three generations. “Dad showed me the ropes,” said Ken Rhody, a licensed contractor with Rhody Construction. “I basically do the plans and oversee the work.” Bob Rhody of Rhody Construction recently passed away; today Ken and his sister run the […]