Veterans Corner: January 2021

Note: This article is copied from an email sent out recently to members of the VFW Post 1614 and American Legion Post 288 in La Crescenta by Dick Clubb, the assistant adjutant. The primary focus is for U.S. Amy veterans. The article is from the National Museum of the United Stats Army newsletter named “Call […]

Hogg’s Hollow Offers Hallowed History

It was 1975 and La Cañada resident Rose Hogg wanted a unique, educational and fun place for her young son Robert and his friends to attend. After exploring local options she decided to create a team of highly skilled teachers and opened Hogg’s Hollow. It was important that Hogg’s Hollow teachers were well trained and […]

USC-VHH: Free Resource Center Helps Older Adults Navigate Aging

To assist local older adults and their caregivers during this challenging time, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) has launched the Community Resource Center for Aging (CRCA). The USC-VHH CRCA, which is funded by a generous grant from the Navigage Foundation, aims to improve the quality of life for older adults by connecting them with a […]

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital << Adria Navarro

Planning and Peace of Mind How about some serenity in the midst of the chaos, confusion and dissent? I found myself remembering the old Seinfeld episode … “Serenity now!” Levity is always good as is focusing on what we can control. The Serenity Prayer calls for wisdom with courage to change the things we are […]

SAAC Members Elect Stephen Ropfogel, MAS as New Board President

The Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC), the regional voice of the promotional products industry in California for more than 60 years, announced that Stephen Ropfogel of HALO Branded Solutions has been elected to serve as president of the board of directors. Ropfogel succeeds Tara Villanueva, MAS, of Geiger who will continue to serve on […]

PFAR Installs President Barry Storch In Virtual Installation Ceremony

On Jan. 8 the Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors® hosted its 114th Annual Inaugural and Awards Ceremony held virtually. The celebration of excellence, themed Leading Change, honored the local Realtor® community in its public service and fight to protect homeownership, while installing the 2021 officers and directors. Rep. Adam B. Schiff delivered a message and newly installed […]

Married: Blood~Busch

David and Dena Blood announced the marriage of their daughter Katelyn Carole to Craig Adair Busch Jr., son of the late Craig Busch and Lisa Busch. Katie and Craig were married for time and all eternity in the Provo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 5. Katie and Craig […]

The Pasadena Society of Artists Awards Honors at the 95th Annual Juried Exhibition

The Pasadena Society of Artists Awards Honors at  the 95th Annual Juried Exhibition

The Pasadena Society of Artists recently held its 95th Annual Juried Exhibition at local studio White’s Gallery, awarding various artists with prestigious honors. Among these was Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin, who received The Martin Mondrus Memorial Award for best portrait for her work “Tia Blanca,” watercolor with ink on paper. Martin Mondrus was a printmaker, painter and a […]

New Medical Officer Announced at Adventist Health Glendale

New Medical Officer Announced at Adventist Health Glendale

Dr. Kingman Ho joined Adventist Health Glendale as medical officer on Jan. 4. Dr. Ho brings deep experience as both a physician and operational leader that has led to marked improvements in physician engagement and alignment, significant care redesign, physician and payor contracting, and the development of hospital partnerships that drive innovation and additional service […]