Jared Nishimura, an electrical and computer engineer from La Cañada, named to the fall 2021 president’s list at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The president’s list recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester to receive this honor. LeTourneau University is the Christian polytechnic university where educators engage students […]
Aidan Milanese of Glendale was named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at Hofstra University. Milanese achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options […]
The Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its 2022 recognition dinner in February. The honorees were recognized for their service to community and their volunteerism. Among those recognized were local residents Paul Dutton, Joe Kroening and Chris Waldheim. Dutton and Korening were presented with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award […]
Those 18 and older are invited to participate in the March Crazy Hat Night on Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. For the winner wearing the craziest homemade hat, the club’s Evening Section will make a $300 donation to that person’s 501(c)3 philanthropy of choice. Participants are encouraged to be creative […]
The Office of the Chief Scout Executive announced that the executive board of the Verdugo Hills Council effective Feb. 1 selected Andrew Sisolak to serve as scout executive of the Verdugo Hills Council. Sisolak began his Scouting career in 2008 as a district executive in the Crescent Bay District of the Western Los Angeles County […]
“Masquerade” was the theme of the 19th annual Bras for a Cause sponsored by Soroptimist International of Glendale. On Saturday, thanks to the lifting of COVID restrictions, pandemic masks were lowered in favor of masquerade masks. Wall-to-wall decorated bras were the décor at Glendale’s Glen Arden Club, hosting over 200 supporters. The bras demonstrate the Soroptimist’s dedication […]
VA Rethinks Pay, Benefits for Workforce as Agency Faces High Employee Turnover The Dept. of Veterans Affairs is rolling out a 10-point human infrastructure plan aimed at helping the agency recruit and retain in-demand workers at a time when the agency is facing record turnover among health care employees. The VA is looking to maximize […]
In Support of Family Caregivers Resilience and a sense of purpose are common among caregivers, despite the ups and downs of the journey. Whether we realize it or not, many of us are (or will become) family caregivers. All the more reason to take note that more than a third of family caregivers rate their […]
Authors and Illustrators is coming to Valley View Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 28. Authors Tao Nyeu, Caroline Arnold, Joe Ceped, and Tracy Holczer will be taking part via Zoom. Authors and Illustrators is a program brought to Glendale Unified School District schools by the Assistance League of Glendale (ALG) to encourage the students to […]
The success of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale results from the strong and active service of thousands of members throughout its 100 years of existence. This past month the Kiwanis Club presented the Legion of Honor Awards, an award that is presented to Kiwanians who have had at least 25 years of Kiwanis Club membership. […]