Congratulations to Norma and Bill Bowman who are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 30. Longtime foothill residents, they met in Glendale and during their 70 years together they have lived in Montrose, La Cañada and La Crescenta. According to family members, the couple enjoys “great health” and are still living in the house […]
Stephanie Abajian of La Cañada, daughter of Douglas and Marie Abajian, has graduated from Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History. La Crescenta resident Jun Hyung graduated from Azusa Pacific University on Friday, July 29 with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies joining nearly 600 graduates at the spring commencement […]
Todd E. Andrews has joined Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) as a member of the VHH board of directors. Andrews brings nearly 17 years of experience in executive leadership in the healthcare sector to the community-based hospital. He is appointed to the hospital board for a two-year term (2011-13). Andrews currently provides independent financial and strategic […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As kids walk onto the campus of Crescenta Valley High School this year, they will pass a memorial that commemorates a club that has supported the La Crescenta community for 100 years. Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club joined Crescenta Valley Town Council and CV Chamber of Commerce members recently as […]
Since late May, bulldozers and earthmovers have been hard at work at the La Cañada Thursday Club on Woodleigh Lane. In commemoration of the Thursday Club’s 100th anniversary in 2012, the Club is expanding and relandscaping its existing patio area. A brick-capped stuccoed wall, Spanish tile wall fountain, new lighting and water-wise plantings are included […]
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Swim Team welcomed 1976 Olympic gold medalist and RBAC founding board member John Naber to celebrate Olympic Day on Thursday, June 23. Naber addressed over 50 members of the RBAC swim team, speaking about stroke technique and offering mental tips to prepare for racing. He answered questions about his experience […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Is it okay to allow the buyer early possession to the property? My vacant home is in escrow. The buyer had his inspection and we worked out those details. The buyer has asked my Realtor® if he can move in early because the home he is living in […]
Charles Elachi, director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, has announced three personnel appointments effective on Aug. 15. Firouz M. Naderi has been named the director for Solar System Exploration. Naderi has been serving as JPL’s associate director for Project Formulation and Strategy, a position that will now be filled by Jakob van Zyl. […]
Public treated to the sounds of J.D. Hall Band and Cal Bennett. By Mary O’KEEFE Two Strike Park hosted an afternoon of jazz on Saturday. The day began with the sounds of the J.D. Hall Band and their jazz/rock mix and ended with the classical jazz sound of Cal Bennett from the Los Angeles County […]
California Superior Court judge and former local Congressman James E. Rogan told an audience of local Republicans of the behind the scenes events of the Clinton impeachment hearings and Senate trial in the 1990s. Rogan appeared at the summer social of the La Cañada Flintridge Republican Club held at the home of Mary and Leonard […]