This man’s best friend passed away last week at the age of 13. Jack (named Jacques when he was rescued) was a virtual Montrose ambassador, spending more of his waking hours there than anywhere else. When he was a puppy, kids called him the polar bear of Montrose. As he matured, adults started calling him […]
Each year, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce honors members of the community who make the Crescenta Valley the special place it is to live. This year’s honorees were recognized on Thursday evening at the chamber’s annual Recognition Awards ceremony. Held virtually, this year’s honorees were Woman of the Year, Marianne Jennings; Man of the […]
Resiliency By Adria E. Navarro, PhD, LCSW Resilience means overcoming adversity by successfully adapting to negative life events, trauma, stress or risk. As we experience the holiday season this month, coupled with these grim days of the coronavirus pandemic, let’s work together to make our foothill communities resilient. The Community Resource Center for Aging (CRCA), […]
In partnership with the City of La Cañada Flintridge, the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge has received over 200 street signs from the City of La Cañada as they replace older signs and improve roadways. The Community Center has made these signs available to the public as a fundraiser for the organization. “These signs […]
Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the La Cañada Junior Women’s Club (LCJWC) is featuring “Passport to Winter Shopping,” a weeklong event starting today, Dec. 3, and continuing thru Dec. 10 at participating vendors in La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose and Pasadena. The aim is to encourage patronage for local businesses that have been greatly affected […]
New VA Electronic Health Record System By Vantage Point Contributor In a landmark event for veteran health care, VA began using its new electronic health record (EHR) system at select facilities in the Pacific Northwest and Las Vegas on Oct. 24. This modern EHR helps improve the health care experience for veterans by connecting VA […]
We are nearing the close of what has surely been a historically difficult year, between the many surges of COVID-19 and political tension at home and abroad. It is only natural to feel weighed down by these difficulties and to want to look ahead to next year with some degree of hope. The doctors and […]
The La Cañada Junior Women’s Club announced the newly inducted 2020-21 executive board of directors and appointed board members who were heralded at the 51st annual installation ceremony held on Oct. 21 via Zoom. LC Junior Women’s Club President Trish McRae welcomed everyone and gave special recognition to each former board member for their exemplary […]
Dignity Health’s Glendale Memorial Health Foundation and Dignity Health – Inland Empire Foundation are hosting a virtual benefit concert – “Give to Care: Music & Comedy Festival” – on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. The free virtual show will stream live all day beginning at 9 a.m. at http://dignityhlth.org/GivetoCare with all proceeds raised going to support […]
Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC) advisor and wildlife photographer Denis Callet captured footage of Monrovia, the first cougar to be rescued, rehabilitated and released in the state of California. The female cougar was found with paws burned so badly that she could barely walk. Her burns were likely sustained during the Bobcat Fire. Discovered in […]