My mother Roma Gibson was born in 1935 and grew up in the Pico-Robertson area on Los Angeles’ Westside. This is one of her stories. The Man with the Monocle Roma lived with her mother in a rented house at 8854 Alcott St., in a fairly quiet, residential neighborhood just a few blocks south of […]
La Cañada Orthopaedic Guild President Margot Seiss was honored at the 100-year celebration of volunteerism for the L.A. Orthopaedic Hospital. Seiss was recognized for the 2500 hours of volunteer service she has given through volunteering. Seiss has served faithfully at the Thrift store as well as in the clinic both in L.A. and in Colexico, […]
By Jackie HOUCHIN On April 15, governmental, environmental and corporate leaders, along with a large media crowd, gathered at the previously burned-out Wildwood Picnic Area in the Angeles National Forest east of Tujunga to celebrate a unique multi-agency partnership which is working to restore the area to its pre-fire vitality. National Forest Foundation spokesperson Bill […]
In March the Point Loma Singers (PLS), one of Point Loma Nazarene University’s music groups, left San Diego for a one week tour of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada with a stop in Idaho. Justin Park of La Crescenta is a member of PLS and toured with the group. In addition to flights to and […]
To help raise money for their favorite charity, Prom Plus, local holistic chiropractor Dr. Mark Anthony is offering the first two days of chiropractic services to new patients for only $49. All of this money will then be donated to Prom Plus. This service includes an initial consultation, orthopedic, neurological and kinesiological examination, any necessary […]
Angels of the Valley Hospice in Montrose announced the addition of two new members of their management team. Sandra White, BSBM, MBA has been hired as the new administrator. She has been active in the healthcare industry since 1996, working solely in hospice since 2000. She has made it her personal crusade to ensure that […]
I have interviewed several Realtors® regarding the sale of my home and frankly they all seem about the same. The only major difference is some have lots of listings, while others have very few. I am concerned my home may not be a priority for someone with too many listings. What is your opinion? Gigi […]
Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) recently unveiled its newest pieces of technology, the GE 64-slice Lightspeed CT scanner and wireless EKG monitoring system from Life Systems International ®. The new devices are faster, more efficient, and reduce the time it takes to perform essential tests. “This new CT scanner will enable us to make sure that […]
By Jason KUROSU The 23rd annual Smart-A-Thon, held at the Verdugo Hills Hospital Council Room recently, provided participants with an afternoon of food, entertainment and prizes. Hosted by civic leader Mary Pinola and the CV Chamber of Commerce, the event is a fundraiser for The Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Educational Endowment Fund. The […]
The 1926 Lincoln (at left), owned by local father and son Thomas and Robert Russell, has taken home the grandest trophy of all – “Best in Show” – from the La Jolla Motor Car Classic on Sunday, April 3. A judges’ favorite, the gorgeous limousine has received awards at The Concours d’ Elegance in Pebble […]