As the flu season approaches, Dignity Health wants to keep local communities informed and healthy. Its team of physicians is urging everyone to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones against influenza. Flu season typically peaks between December and February, and vaccination is the best defense. Dr. Douglas A. Webber, internist with […]
Cal Poly Pomona, College of Engineering announced that Andres C. Torres received the Chang Family President’s Scholar award. Torres is majoring in mechanical engineering. ________________________ Approximately 1,500 students were named to the Biola University dean’s list in spring 2024. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 […]
A community tree watering event, sponsored by the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council’s Safe Traffic & Transportation Committee and Council District 7, held another successful tree watering on Saturday, Oct. 5. The 25 volunteers ranged in age from 12 to 80 years old and, in just 2.5 hours, they each watered 110 trees with 10 gallons along […]
On the anniversary of the Glendale International Film Festival, writer, producer and director Faith Abraham was honored for her film “Wandering Room” dedicated to Rockhaven Sanitarium. “Wandering Room” is a period dramedy set in the hysteria crisis that plagued the turn of the last century. Abraham was nominated in the best experimental short category for […]
By Ruth SOWBY The price of admission to the fall GLA mixer at Glendale Community College (GCC) was either $20 or a backpack, fitting with the group’s theme of Back to School. More than a dozen backpacks were collected for community youth during the mixer on Sept. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. About two-dozen supporters […]
A participant over the summer in the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s Teen Apprentice Program has officially joined the staff as a youth ceramics instructor. Ruby Percival will be teaching preschool, parent and me, and junior ceramics classes. Percival said she is excited about her new position. “I love working with kids and sharing […]
Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) were one of the sponsors of the Glendale Police Dept.’s Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative. Representatives from the Glendale police and fire departments brought their pink wrapped cruiser, motorcycles and battalion trucks to the hospital to raise awareness around breast cancer. About one in eight U.S. […]
The annual Bowl for Ronnie celebrity bowling party benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) is set for Thursday, Nov. 14. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard […]
By Ruth SOWBY Scouting America – Verdugo Hills Council struck gold at its 49th Annual Big Strike fundraiser with net profits between $35,000 and $45,000. On Sept. 29 close to100 supporters showed up at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club to enjoy dinner, a short program and silent and live auctions. Cathy Zappala was honored with […]
A participant over the summer in the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge’s Teen Apprentice Program has officially joined the staff as a youth ceramics instructor. Ruby Percival will be teaching preschool, parent and me, and junior ceramics classes. Percival said she is excited about her new position. “I love working with kids and sharing […]