Karina H. Fischman and Oliver E. Briskin, both from La Crescenta, were named to Clark University’s spring 2025 Dean’s List (first honors). Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university […]
The Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA) recently announced the appointment of its member and former president Vasken Yardemian to the Los Angeles County Citizens’ Economy and Efficiency Commission. Yardemian’s appointment was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on July 1 following his nomination by Supervisor Kathryn Barger. He brings extensive […]
You’ve probably seen him around the Crescenta Valley helping where needed. Chris Waldheim, owner of J’s Maintenance on Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, is a staple at many civic events and his roots in the Crescenta Valley run deep. The business was started back in 1969 by his parents Ed and Linda. “They purchased a […]
After 71 years of membership in National Assistance League, the local Flintridge chapter has chosen to disaffiliate and to continue its mission of “Charity, Compassion, Community” under a new name. ALF’s new title, Action League of the Foothills, embraces the group’s expanded territory as volunteer members continue to provide a wide range of programs […]
One of the largest health networks in Southern California, managing nearly 600,000 members, has announced that RadNet’s EBCD program will now be included as a benefit in their members’ health plans. Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare and ADOC Medical Group, affiliates of Heritage Provider Network (HPN), make history as the first providers to offer […]
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Barnes makes the sourdough bread and cookies she sells in front of her Glendale home located near the corner of Howard and Mountain streets. She’s open for business on summer afternoons whenever she makes an extra batch of goods.
Don Francisco’s Coconut Cream Mojito Iced Coffee Ingredients: 4 tsp raw cane sugar or granulated sugar (adjust to taste) 16–20 fresh mint leaves 16 oz freshly brewed Don Francisco’s® Coconut Cream Coffee 2 cups ice Milk or cream of choice (coconut milk or half & half recommended) Extra mint, for garnish Instructions: 1. In a […]
Nicole McClurg of La Cañada was among the undergraduate, accelerated online degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its spring graduation ceremony in May. McClurg earned a doctor of ministry. George Fox University is a Christian college with more than 4,000 students attending classes on the university’s campus in […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Children’s Entrepreneur Market on July 9 partnered with the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. to bring a youth-run market to Verdugo Park. Held alongside Summer Concerts in the Park, the free event is run entirely by young entrepreneurs ages 5-17. Francine Joson, assistant manager for Orange County Metro, told […]
By Ruth SOWBY For two days in July the Lotus Festival brings together communities to honor the diversity and contributions of the Asian Pacific Islander communities of Southern California. This year, the weekend of July 12 and 13 marked the 44th year of celebration timed with the blooming of the lotus flowers of Echo Park Lake, located just […]