Veterans Corner

For Those Who Have A Veterans Claim Pending By Andy GERO Veterans who have a claim pending can get a fast decision from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. First, file a fully developed claim. The VA provides a checklist on how to file a digital claim for compensation through its new Fully Developed Claims program […]

Hollywood Comes To LCF

Author Bruce Torrence brought old Hollywood to Descanso Garden in June, presenting an interesting slideshow of pictures from his 1979 published book, “Hollywood: The First 100 Years.” The coffee table book tells the story of Hollywood in hundreds of pictures that date back to the late 1800s through the turn of the 20th century before […]

People Making News

Ryan Flynn of La Crescenta graduated from La Salle High School summa cum laude and received the highest award for math and science in addition to placing on the gold honor roll. He received a merit scholarship from the LAFD and will be leaving in August for Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, where […]

Orthopaedic Guild Visits Facility

Orthopaedic Guild Visits Facility

The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild combined its monthly meeting with a visit to the new Orthopaedic Hospital, established in alliance with UCLA and located in Santa Monica. A tour was conducted by Barbara Murray, director of Volunteer Services, and guild members were greeted by Dr. James Luck, former president and CEO of Orthopaedic Hospital. […]

Sing with the Friendliest Group in Town

The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC), a member of California Women’s Chorus, Inc., will hold its annual Summer Fun Rehearsal on July 22 at 9 a.m. at the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. The VHWC has entertained in the Verdugo/foothills community for more than 60 years. Currently the chorus has […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Buying in a seller’s market Dear Phyllis, When is it time to find a new Realtor®? My wife and I have been looking for a home for several years and we just can’t seem to find an agent who knows how to get our offer accepted. We have […]

Business Women Celebrate 50 Years

Former presidents, current members, honored guests and friends celebrated the founding of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Verdugo Glen Chapter with a luncheon at Burbank’s Castaway Restaurant in June. The chapter was founded in Glendale on June 27, 1963 and has maintained its status as a prestigious organization in the tri-city community. The Starlight […]

“Couture” Found at LCWC

On May 8, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Evening Section held its Brown Bag Fashion Show at the clubhouse in La Crescenta. The evening was an opportunity to display the creative talents of each of the designers/models. Each woman previously rummaged through her closet and put various clothing and accessory items in a brown bag. […]

People Making News

Eric Matthew Suarez of Tujunga, a graduate of Saint Francis High School, will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. as a member of the class of 2017. Suarez, who will be majoring in chemical engineering, will begin studying at Clarkson in the fall. High school students can schedule a personalized visit to Clarkson, which includes […]

GAMC Named ‘Fire Starter’ for July

Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC) has been selected as July’s Fire Starter of the Month by Studer Group, an international outcomes-based healthcare consulting firm that works with hundreds of hospitals and healthcare organizations to improve clinical, service and operational outcomes. The Fire Starter of the Month is a prestigious award that Studer Group bestows upon […]