“Why, what’s the matter, That you have such a February face, So full of frost, of storm and cloudiness?” ~ William Shakespeare, “Much Ado About Nothing” The weather of “Jolly Old England” that Shakespeare wrote of was none too jolly. Due to the climate, continuous dreary conditions were expected during the winter months. Along […]
Random Thoughts Have you ever had trouble falling asleep because your brain just won’t shut down? It seems that one thought triggers another and before you know it you’re lying in bed, ramrod straight trying to calm your overexcited mind. That happens to me, too, so I thought I would share some of these random […]
Unique fundraiser will benefit two iconic properties. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, supporters of two historic properties – the Rialto Theatre in Pasadena and Rockhaven in Montrose – are partnering to create a one-of-a-kind event reminiscent of Old Hollywood romance. The Vintage Valentine Gala is being held on Saturday […]
The TAVR team of interventional cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeons at Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC) is paving the way for a new kind of technology. Hailed as a near-miraculous cardiac surgery, it enables patients with severe aortic stenosis to receive a new heart valve without undergoing open heart surgery. Aortic stenosis (AS) is a condition […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In one of her first acts since taking office, Los Angeles County Supervisor Fifth District Kathryn Barger requested and received approval to double the number of Mental Evaluation Teams (MET) and to develop a mental health triage help desk. Teams consist of a mental health clinician paired with a law enforcement officer […]
By Dylan SYLVESTER The annual National Science Bowl regional competition was held on Saturday at JPL, which has hosted the event for the past 25 years. Twenty-four teams from high schools across Southern California competed to represent the region in the National Science Bowl April 27 through May 1 in Washington, D.C. Coordinated by the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Both the Rosemont Middle School flag football and girls’ volleyball teams are off to great starts this season. Each team welcomed the Toll Titans to Rosemont on Jan. 26 where the Spartan girls’ won in straight sets and the Spartan football team won 16-6. Both teams are 2-0 on the season, with […]
By Charly SHELTON In trying to keep warm, local furry rodents are taking up shelter in unusual places. The recent winter storms hit Southern California hard, which is a very good thing for the drought but not fun for the furry little wildlife residents of the Crescenta Valley. With nighttime temperatures in the low 40s […]
April 4, 1931 – Jan. 26, 2017 John Manuel Garcia was born in a little house in downtown Los Angeles on April 4, 1931. From then until the age of 6, he lived in San Franciso where he was doted on by his grandmother and aunt, who called him “El Rey de España” (the King […]
Bingo! We’re holding our second biannual bingo game this Saturday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Come on over for a chance to win $100 or more per game! We have lots of space in the hospital’s fourth floor community room and a computerized bingo program projected onto two […]