Isabella Portantino of La Cañada Flintridge has earned a $15,000 annual presidential scholarship to Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. A senior in La Cañada High School, Portantino is interested in studying psychology and communications in college. Albright College awards presidential scholarships in the amount of $15,000 per year to students with outstanding academic records. Presidential […]
As widespread shortages of medical supplies rapidly increase during the global coronavirus pandemic, Mending Kids, a non-profit organization, donated its own stock of supplies to the Dept. of Human Services stationed at Dockweiler State Beach RV Park. Dockweiler RV Park is one of many locations in Los Angeles County being temporarily used as a COVID-19 […]
Ask Phyllis! When Is The Best Day To List Your Home For Sale? Dear Phyllis, Last year we were going to list our La Crescenta home and interviewed two Realtors®. We came very close to listing with one and then decided to hold off. One thing they disagreed on was the best day […]
Erica Um of La Crescenta has been named to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. St. Louis College of Pharmacy is one of the oldest and largest colleges […]
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the La Cańada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) were welcomed at the new medical pavilion at Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC) on March 5. Michael Sullivan, vice president, OIC foundation and chief philanthropy officer, gave a slide presentation update on OIC. Among the highlights was a donation of $782,337 […]
Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus, La Crescenta resident Doreen was seen walking her pet tortoise – another unique aspect of living in the Crescenta Valley. CV Weekly loves to hear about your pets! Send a pic and small cap to steve@cvweekly.com, to share your lovable pets with the community!
Ask Phyllis! Appraisal Drama Dear Phyllis, My wife and I bought a fixer in Glendale. There were more than ten offers and apparently ours was the best. We had our inspection and although the home needs to be completely gutted didn’t ask for any credits. After the appraisal came in $40,000 low we […]
VA Steps Up Screening, Restrictions At Medical Centers Veterans Affairs medical facilities across the country are screening patients and restricting visitors to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus as the agency grapples with five cases of COVID-19. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie, as of March 17, said visitors are not allowed at the agency’s roughly […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Supporters of the Glendale Education Foundation dressed the part of the Roaring ’20s at the annual diamonds gala held on Friday night at the Glen Arden Club in Glendale. The occasion not only was an excuse to don the attire of the ’20s but to also support the GEF and its celebration […]
On Feb. 17, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Evening Section welcomed representatives from the Montrose Search and Rescue team as its speakers. The team is composed of dedicated volunteers from the local community who respond to calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Whether the call is for a […]