USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) has ratified a new contract with the California Nurses Association, which represents the hospital’s 300 registered nurses. The contract includes wage increases with guaranteed annual increases that ensure the contract remains competitive. The contract is effective immediately and will continue through Dec. 31, 2024. “The safety and satisfaction of our […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In support of International Women’s Day, which was on March 8, and Women’s History Month the Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project is raising funds to provide scholarships to women in Tanzania who are pursuing advanced clinical degrees in medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work. The donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to […]
A three car accident at Ocean View between Florencita Avenue and Honolulu Avenue has resulted in a street closure. Three cars were involved in the morning accident; according to safety personnel no major injuries. Photos courtesy of Harry Leon Story by Mary O’Keefe
By Mary O’KEEFE With the threat looming of an increase in wildfires, the U.S. Forest Service is looking for those who are interested in a career in wildland firefighting. A study published in November 2021 found that due to climate change the number of wildfires could increase about 32% by the 2040s. The U.S. Forest […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale has finally installed the long awaited parklets along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park. This has been a long time coming after a gesture that began as a helping hand during the pandemic for restaurants and their patrons. Los Angeles County Public Health, which includes the City […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council took up motions to authorize funding for Fourth of July fireworks at Crescenta Valley High School and in downtown Glendale. “I’m having a problem with downtown fireworks for a couple of reasons,” Mayor Devine stated. “First, CVHS’ fireworks are fantastic, and a lot of people […]
Moving to support the Ukrainian people and protect the interests of Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom this week sent a letter to the leaders of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the University of California retirement system calling for the state to leverage its sizeable global investment portfolio […]
Local Troops Holding Recruitment Event Local Boy Scout Troop 288, Girl Scout Troop 288 and Venturing Crew 288 are having their first annual recruitment event on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. These troops are sponsored by American Legion Post 288. For more information regarding the Boy […]
By Bethany BROWN La Crescenta resident Jake Zawacki Goff was one of 18 national winners of the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge. The Challenge invited teams or individuals to create novel and game-changing food technologies or systems that require minimal inputs and maximize safe, nutritious and palatable food outputs for long-duration space missions, and which […]
As Los Angeles County continues to see reduced numbers of those infected with the COVID-19 virus, required safety measures are being considered while noting that vulnerable individuals should continue to layer in all protections possible. Given decreased risk, the LA County Dept. of Public Health is modifying the Health Officer Order to allow establishments, businesses […]