By Jackie HOUCHIN Shara Babakhanian and Armond Tarverdyan say diners will be in “seventh heaven” when eating at their All In 7-Stop Pizza in Montrose because they’ve given it 100% (“all in”) to make their pizzas the best in town. What makes their pizzas so special? The thin, tender, sesame seed-coated crusts made from scratch […]
At their final meeting of the 2010-2011 year, Las Candelas installed La Cañada resident Monica Sierra as president for 2011-12. The group also celebrated the completion of Bobbi Gangi’s two-year term as president. Under Gangi’s leadership, the group donated $80,000 in programs and services to organizations that serve emotionally disturbed children. Included in those organizations […]
Local charities, including 12 Oaks Retirement Lodge in La Crescenta, benefitted from fundraising efforts by National Charity League Glendale. On May 19, NCL Glendale donated $30,000 to 12 Oaks Retirement Lodge to provide financial assistance to needy seniors so they can remain in their “home” at 12 Oaks. “We’ve been committed to helping the needy […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Women’s Council of Verdugo Hills Hospital hosted its annual fashion show at Verdugo Hills Hospital on May 20. There were about 80 attendees and fashions were provided by Holiday Hats and Gowns, Montrose, and table favors by Merle Norman Montrose. The theme of the event was “On the Red Carpet” and […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Women’s Council of Verdugo Hills Hospital hosted its annual fashion show at Verdugo Hills Hospital on May 20. There were about 80 attendees and fashions were provided by Holiday Hats and Gowns, Montrose, and table favors by Merle Norman Montrose. The theme of the event was “On the Red Carpet” and […]
Dear Phyllis, I have interviewed three real estate agents regarding the sale of my mother’s home. Last October an appraiser valued the home at $1,400,000. The real estate agents I interviewed have suggested listing the home at: $995,000, $1,050,000 and $1,200,000. Why do you think there is such a discrepancy among them and why do […]
Two members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, House Chairman Carol Benedetti and Treasurer Danette Erickson, were recently named Clubwoman and Citizen of the year, respectively, for their work during 2010. The announcements were made at the San Gabriel Valley District’s Annual Convention in Fullerton. The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is a member of the […]
The following residents were among a select group of students recognized at Colorado College’s honors convocation held recently in Shove Memorial Chapel: Mallory LeeWong, a member of the Colorado College Class of 2012 and an international political econ major, received the Chinese Language Award. LeeWong is a resident of La Cañada Flintridge and the daughter […]
By Maddy PUMILIA La Cañada locals came together this Memorial Day weekend to have fun, to eat good food and most importantly, to remember veterans and fallen soldiers as a part of the 38th annual Fiesta Days. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, politicians and others gathered Monday morning honoring many veterans. The veterans proudly stood at […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Crescenta Valley Veterinary Hospital opened its doors and welcomed clients as well as the rest of the community to its second annual open house on Saturday, May 14. Dr. Tom Black, D.V.M. said he hoped to create a little excitement and give back to his clients by offering them an inside peek […]