By Ruth SOWBY The Pasadena Convention Center-based Gem & Jewelry Show opened on July 19 with record crowds over its three days. The direct-to-consumer jewelry show brings together under one roof wholesalers, manufacturers and designers – no middlemen necessary. Rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches were available in all price ranges. Especially popular, though, were strips of beads […]
By Ruth SOWBY On a balmy late afternoon in the courtyard of Glendale’s ace/121 Gallery Laemmle theaters leader Greg Laemmle was honored with Glendale Arts’ inaugural award, The Aura. The award recognizes “luminaries who power the arts.” Greg Laemmle was present to accept the award. Also honored was his wife Tish Laemmle who was not able to […]
Homegrown Brews: A Crescenta Valley Coffee Connection Crescenta Valley boasts not just scenic hikes but gives residents a rich coffee heritage! Among them is Michael Gaviña, who enjoys exploring the area’s hiking paths. His family name might not be familiar at first but its coffee brands certainly are. The Gaviñas are the masterminds behind […]
The USC-VHH Women’s Council has been a supporter of the community hospital for over 50 years. The Council has donated over $3 million to support the facility with new equipment and programs to help provide world class services. Recently a check was presented to the hospital by members of the Women’s Council for the final installment of […]
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey of “The Greatest Show On Earth” fame returns to SoCal debuting at Toyota Arena in Ontario from August 9-11, then playing at Honda Center in Anaheim from August 16-18 followed by Crypto.com Arena in DTLA from August 23-25. This reimagined American Icon will surprise families with incredible acts that […]
By Ruth SOWBY Every year the Glendale Assistance League’s Christmas sale gets bigger and bigger – more holiday items, more customers and more profits. At its opening on July 25 dozens of shoppers lined up to be among the first to grab Christmas goodies at bargain basement prices. (Holiday decorations, for instance, went for pennies. A few yards […]
Jake Schaffer of La Crescenta earned a bachelor degree in business administration from the University of Dubuque. The University of Dubuque (UD) is a private, coed university founded in 1852 that offers undergraduate, graduate and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person. ___________________________ […]
The 113-year old La Cañada Thursday Club recently installed its 2024-25 board of directors. Second-term president Joani Bartoli-Porto welcomed the new board. “I am so excited about our new board moving forward in the year ahead. We are one of the oldest women’s clubs in the United States. We are excited to announce that the […]
Optum is a family of primary care doctors, specialists and care teams focused on keeping patients healthy. We provide award-winning care to more than 3 million patients across California. Our broad network offers more care choices with 140 clinics, 200 urgent cares and 40 top hospitals in California alone. Our Optum – La Cañada clinic […]
By Ruth SOWBY More than 100 community folk enjoyed hot dogs, root beer floats and each other on the Sunland field on Hillrose Street to celebrate Pioneer Day. The Pioneer picnic was held on Saturday evening, July 20, commemorating July 24, 1847 when thousands of pioneers crossed the plains with their wagons to reach Utah and […]