House Makes Good on its Promise to Care for Toxic-Exposed Veterans In May 2020, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano made the following statement after his comprehensive bill, H.R. 3967, as amended, the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 or Honoring our PACT Act, passed the House of […]
Aging in Place The “third chapter of life” has been described as everything that follows our producing/parenting career. Turns out that living life in our own home through this chapter works best when we create a later-life plan, modify our home and establish a support network. These steps help us fulfill our determination to “age […]
On April 9, writer, teacher and musician Alice Pero will be inducted as Sunland-Tujunga’s 10th poet laureate. In the ceremony known as the “Passing of the Laurels,” reigning laureate Pamela Shea will provide a public reading of some of her cherished work. For her final official act, she will transfer the laurel crown to newly […]
The 2nd Annual LCF Trails Game officially kicks off on April 1 and continues through April 30 and is co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada and the La Cañada Flintridge Trails Council. Entry into the LCF Trails Game is free and intended for all ages to get out into the fresh air. Prizes […]
Exercise can be extremely beneficial for people with chronic lung disease or other respiratory problems, but it can also be extremely intimidating. Conventional gyms have equipment, but they lack the ability to help a person who is experiencing severe shortness of breath. It is with this in mind that USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) recently […]
“Love Has No Limits” and thankfully seating at the Marriott in Burbank had no limits at the Las Candelas Benefit Fashion Show luncheon and boutique on March 7. The 69th anniversary event raised money to support a variety of charitable organizations including Ascencia, Hillsides Education Center, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Hillsides Youth Moving On, […]
The Community Scholarship Foundation of La Cañada Flintridge, Inc., (CSF) is now accepting scholarship applications from local graduating high school seniors. CSF’s mission is to inspire students to achieve their full potential. CSF scholarships support students who demonstrate perseverance, integrity, teamwork and community service. CSF has scholarships available for graduating high school students seeking […]
The March cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp was moved to this Saturday, March 19. At the February cleanup, Steve Pierce, Robin Goldsworthy and Kirk and Peter Friedenberg joined leader Donna Libra in picking up trash. Those interested in lending a hand for this Saturday should meet at the 2700 block of Altura Avenue […]
Family Promise of the Verdugos, a nonprofit homeless service agency serving the community for 11 years, is going through a rebrand and will now be known as Home Again L.A. Over the course of its existence, it has grown exponentially to best respond to the needs of the region’s homeless crisis. For 11 years, the […]
At the February meeting of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Donna Dieny was honored for 25 years of loyal membership. Her name will be added to a plaque that is in the Clubhouse. The card, with a blooming plant, was delivered to her since she could not attend the meeting. Last summer Donna turned 100 […]