By Mary O’KEEFE and Michael YEGHIAYAN ids-n-Kritters, Wags-N-Whiskers and the Prom Plus Taste of Montrose were held during Sunday’s Harvest Market in Montrose on May 4. The Wags event benefited the “kritters” at Glendale Humane Society and ToM was a fundraiser for Prom Plus, an after prom party for Crescenta Valley High School seniors and […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The YWCA of Glendale awarded five community members with Heart and Excellence Awards at its 17th annual Legacy Luncheon. Held on Wednesday, April 30 at Oakmont Country Club, the event provided an opportunity for the YWCA to spread awareness of its programs and continual growth in the area while honoring individuals who […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The desire to pursue medical school can be one of the most difficult, competitive, and financially prohibitive decisions a student can make. Even the most gifted can find themselves struggling to succeed in the brutal environment that faces prospective medical students. This tireless struggle is the inspiration behind Focus on Children Now’s […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Although typically associated with the world of affluence and academia, chess is a game with the humblest of origins. Its complexities draw the most prolific of minds to a single focal point, serving as an equalizer in an unjust world. For Phiona Mutesi, however, chess proved to be more than a mere […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The Glendale Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s honorees last Thursday at the organization’s annual State of the City luncheon, held at the Glendale Hilton Hotel. A total of six businesses, organizations and individuals received commendation for their work in the city and contribution to its overall business development. In addition to […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Film aficionados gathered in Glendale on Tuesday evening, packing the historic Alex Theatre for the rare opportunity to watch a transcendent piece of classic cinema that was preceded by words of insight from the film’s star and another of Hollywood’s most respected actors. Malcolm McDowell and Gary Oldman shared the Alex’s center […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Crescenta Valley High School alumnus Trevor Bell was named to the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day roster as a reliever. A rash of early season injuries opened a roster spot in the team’s bullpen, giving Bell an opportunity to solidify his place on a team that hopes to make a deep postseason run. […]
by Michael YEGHIAYAN One of the greatest things about classic films is their ability to continue entertaining audiences no matter how many times we watch them. A truly great film will outlive the medium it is recorded on and remain culturally significant decades after it is initially released. They possess a depth that may not […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN When the final out of the World Series is recorded each October, some sports fans can take solace in an NFL season that is beginning to heat up. Others may turn to their favorite team’s newest NBA campaign or shift their attention to the NHL. To the true baseball fan, however, these […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The many facets of heart health took center stage at Glendale Memorial Hospital on Thursday when the hospital’s cardiac unit celebrated 2014’s “Kings and Queens of Hearts.” The 19th annual event showcased a number of the services provided by the hospital, including screenings for body fat percentage, cholesterol and glucose levels. Additionally, […]