Submitted by Andy Gero Veterans Administration Emergency care of nonservice-connected conditions Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C) § 1725 (also known as ‘Mill Bill’) allows the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make payment or reimbursement to a claimant for emergency treatment provided to a veteran for nonservice-connected conditions in certain circumstances. In such case, […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation of officers and directors on Thursday afternoon at the Angeles National Golf Club. The chamber boasts a 92-year history of being a proponent of local business while acting as a liaison between businesses and the Crescenta Valley community. Recently elected state Senator Anthony Portantino officiated […]
‘An Ounce of Prevention’ Parent Workshop: Protecting Children from Predators Did you know that … … It takes less than a minute for a predator to lure a child away? … Even very young children can be taught some important safety rules and skills? Talking to kids about child predators can be daunting. The parent […]
The following local students were among the 1,575 students who were named to the Biola fall 2016 dean’s list. Students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a grade point average of 3.60 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least […]
Ask Phyllis! Appraisal Descrpancies Dear Phyllis, My wife and I are first time buyers and have saved $80,000 for our down payment. Each of our parents is helping us with the remainder. Out of five offers, our $985,000 bid was the highest. We hired an inspector and everything seemed fine, until the […]
The Campbell Center announced a recent gift of $60,000 from the S. Mark Taper Foundation for operating expenses. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the members of the S. Mark Taper Foundation who recognize the importance of our mission and the work we at TCC are doing to enhance the independence of our […]
La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. honored its major donors (sponsors and those with $150 and above membership) at a festive tented party “Under The Bridge” on Dec. 30. As they arrived, about 100 attendees had the opportunity to preview the city entry Backyard Rocketeer, then in the process of becoming the spectacular float […]
The La Crescenta Republican Women Federated gathered at the Oakmont Country Club for its installation and Christmas party. From left are Treasurer Margaret Lyons, Secretary Danette Erickson, 3rd VP Joan Taylor, 2nd VP Sharon Hales, 1st VP Pat Di Gennaro and President Coral Weston, with installation by Marie Cruz. Cruz is president of the […]
Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) and Burbank Singers are gearing up for the 48th annual California Women’s Chorus, Inc. (CWC) convention and concert April 30. Sharon Schlarb and Diana Tyson, concert music committee co-chairs, have announced the guest director and accompanist for “California Dreamin,” which will be held April 30 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel, […]
Twenty-six cadets from the Glendale Community College Verdugo Fire Academy graduated on Saturday after completing over 900 hours of the California State Fire Training Curriculum. Basic firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, rescue systems and firefighter safety and survival were some of the skills learned. Several cadets already have firefighter jobs waiting for them as they […]