The following announcement was made regarding negotiations between nurses at USC VHH and USC: “We are happy to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached between CNA nurses at USC VHH and the University of Southern California for a first contract at Verdugo Hills Hospital. The CBA includes patient care protections that we have […]
By Isiah REYES The Crescenta Valley/Glendale Service Unit’s 31st Annual International Tasting Bee took place at Rosemont Middle School at the end of March. For the price of a ticket, attendees had the chance to taste exotic foods from around the world. The World Thinking Day event is a day to celebrate Girl Scout friendships […]
“Came the Spring with all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers, and leaves, and grasses.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Hiawatha” The stirrings of springtime were well underway before its actual March arrival date. Warmer than average winter weather prompted an early bloom for many trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers […]
By Jason KUROSU The collected works of Glendale Art Association members were on display Saturday, with local artists participating in GAA’s Spring Salon reception, one of two annual GAA exhibits. Since 1922, the Glendale Art Association has offered opportunities for local artists to develop their talents and display their works, with a fall exhibit that […]
An Honorary Canney An Honorary Canney Another week sees me in (today) sunny New Hampshire. While it has been a challenging time here on many fronts, I have also learned much from those who live here. For instance: driving in the snow. Since arriving I have been staying with almost-family, Carolyn and Albie, who have […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate The next Rosemont Preserve open gate is on Sunday, April 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All are invited to spend the afternoon at the Rosemont Preserve enjoying the poppies blooming and the beautiful green spring growth everywhere! This is a chance to visit the Preserve and wander the trail. […]
By Jason KUROSU On Tuesday night, Caltrans and Metro held the second of four public hearings regarding the SR-710 Study’s Draft Environmental Impact Report, which was released in March and available for public comment until July 6. Residents hailing from various cities within the approximately 100 square mile study area ventured to the Pasadena Convention […]
By Mary O’KEEFE People who hang banners around the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County/La Crescenta have been asked to take them down. For as long as anyone can remember banners promoting everything from country fairs to little league have been zip-tied to fences in areas like Ramsdell Avenue and Foothill Boulevard and the La […]
By Isiah REYES The annual Relay for Life of the Foothills fundraiser was held at Clark Magnet High School on April 11-12 for cancer survivors, friends and families and all types of supporters as they walked the track for 24 straight hours to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. “Many people have had cancer […]
The City of La Cañada Flintridge honored former mayors Laura Olhasso and Don Voss by installing bronze plaques commemorating their service at Mayors’ Discovery Park. Mayor’s Discovery Park opened in 2004 and features a water element and a whimsical “buried treasures” children’s discovery area. Also located at the park is a wall of bronze plaques […]