On Friday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visited Chamlian Armenian School, which earned a 2025 California Blue Ribbon School recognition, to learn more about the school’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-aligned learning and heritage-based educational programs. During the visit, Superintendent Thurmond toured classrooms and school facilities alongside student leaders and school administrators […]
Glendale Arts announced the launch of its Student Artist Scholarship, an award recognizing exceptional creativity, artistic promise and thoughtful reflection on the role of art in students’ lives and futures. The inaugural prize was presented to two graduating Glendale Unified School District student artists. The scholarship recipients, each receiving $500, are Alena Kim of Crescenta […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2026 during its 104th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.Stephanie Kiang of La Cañada Flintridge received the following degree(s): Bachelor of Arts, linguistics, cum laude. UAF conferred approximately 1,263 degrees on 1,102 students. Some students received more than one degree. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition, aka CV Cares, is a grassroots community organization dedicated to youth wellness, mental health awareness and substance misuse prevention and education. It works under the non-profit umbrella of iMPACT Foundation LA Inc., which is dedicated to the same issues as CV Cares. It was originally […]
Balboa Elementary School students gathered on May 15 to celebrate the presentation of a $13,000 donation to representatives from Blood Cancer United, continuing the school’s strong tradition of supporting blood cancer research and advocacy efforts. The check presentation, led by Balboa’s Student Council, took place in front of the entire student body as students, staff […]
The Verdugo Hills Council of Scouting America will host its 2026 Community Impact Breakfast on Thursday, May 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Glen Arden Club, 357 Arden Ave. in Glendale The annual event will bring together community leaders, business professionals and residents to celebrate and support the positive impact of Scouting on local […]
Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!, an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series, will open at Discovery Cube Los Angeles on May 23 and continue through Sept. 13. In this exhibit – created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in collaboration with the Kratt Brothers Company – kids and families explore four animal habitats and the […]
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced this year’s National Merit $2500 scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada La Crescenta – AM awarded $13,000 in scholarships to 14 students during its annual scholarship awards program, recognizing outstanding young leaders for their commitment to community service, leadership and extracurricular involvement. Scholarships were presented across several categories, including community service, Girl Scout Gold Award, Hillside School and Scouting […]
The Music Center recently announced 14 young performers from across Southern California as the top performers (known as “grand prize finalists”) in The Music Center’s annual Spotlight arts and scholarship program. Among these teens are two La Cañada students: 11th grade student Ishaan Natarajan, 16, who attends Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and senior Lev Sakae […]
