Gabrielle Xena Stanton of Sunland, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, was named a presidential scholar for the fall 2024 semester at Clarkson University. Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours. Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York is a proven leader in technological education, research, innovation […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts has named Marybeth Rehman-Dittu as the Benefit chair for the 60th Pasadena Showcase House of Design, one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most successful home and garden tours in the country. Rehman-Dittu said she was thrilled to be taking on such a significant role this year. “The […]
California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students across Southern California to apply for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the Foundation provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize local students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities. “We’re committed to helping our next generation of […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Othopaedic Guild held its annual installation luncheon at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club on Jan. 2. The installation ceremony was performed by Mary Beth Perrine, assistant vice president of LuskinOIC Foundation with help from Michael Willis and Danica Montes of Luskin Ortopaedic Institute. Installed officers were DeeDee Nuanes, president; Caryl […]
The Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has received a star in AAUW’s 2024 Five Star Program for excellent programs. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our members to advancing AAUW’s mission of gender equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research,” said […]
In the Jan. 2 article “Specialized Service for a Special Community,” the name of the previous owner of La Crescenta Pharmacy was Lou Fram.
By Ruth SOWBY It was standing room only on the corner Olive Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard as hundreds of looky-loos surrounded the Burbank Rose Parade float to get a closeup look at what they may have missed on TV. The float, having won the Tournament of Roses’ Animation Award, was on display Jan. 4-5. For the parade, […]
After a busy holiday season, Santa was caught having a well-deserved snooze at Haugen’s Ideal Pharmacy in Glendale. Photo by Ruth SOWBY
University of Saint Mary provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the fall 2024 Dean’s List. Michelle Lin of La Cañada Flintridge ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better. The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club distributes scholarships annually to deserving students. Requirements include: A resident of the USA (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA) A graduating senior who will attend a four-year college/university, community college, or trade school in 2025-26 A graduating senior from any of the following high schools: Crescenta Valley High School, Clark […]