La Cañada Orthopaedic Guild President Margot Seiss was honored at the 100-year celebration of volunteerism for the L.A. Orthopaedic Hospital. Seiss was recognized for the 2500 hours of volunteer service she has given through volunteering. Seiss has served faithfully at the Thrift store as well as in the clinic both in L.A. and in Colexico, […]
By Jackie HOUCHIN On April 15, governmental, environmental and corporate leaders, along with a large media crowd, gathered at the previously burned-out Wildwood Picnic Area in the Angeles National Forest east of Tujunga to celebrate a unique multi-agency partnership which is working to restore the area to its pre-fire vitality. National Forest Foundation spokesperson Bill […]
In March the Point Loma Singers (PLS), one of Point Loma Nazarene University’s music groups, left San Diego for a one week tour of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada with a stop in Idaho. Justin Park of La Crescenta is a member of PLS and toured with the group. In addition to flights to and […]
To help raise money for their favorite charity, Prom Plus, local holistic chiropractor Dr. Mark Anthony is offering the first two days of chiropractic services to new patients for only $49. All of this money will then be donated to Prom Plus. This service includes an initial consultation, orthopedic, neurological and kinesiological examination, any necessary […]
Angels of the Valley Hospice in Montrose announced the addition of two new members of their management team. Sandra White, BSBM, MBA has been hired as the new administrator. She has been active in the healthcare industry since 1996, working solely in hospice since 2000. She has made it her personal crusade to ensure that […]
I have interviewed several Realtors® regarding the sale of my home and frankly they all seem about the same. The only major difference is some have lots of listings, while others have very few. I am concerned my home may not be a priority for someone with too many listings. What is your opinion? Gigi […]
Many readers know that Congress passed sweeping legislation on Dec. 17 that affected income and estate taxes. When Congress passed the tax law in December, all they did was defer another decision on this matter until 2013. Even though the exemption amount (the threshold used to determine if there is a taxable estate) was raised […]
by Doug Kilpatrick If your family is like many families, your home is bursting at the seams. Perhaps there has been a new baby, a child returning from college or an older relative moving in. Maybe you’ve started a home-based business, but adding an extra room just isn’t in the budget. Here are some suggestions […]
Ask Phyllis Dear Phyllis, My mother has begun to discuss selling her home and moving into a senior’s apartment complex. While I think this is a good idea, I think it is too soon for her to give up her home, but I do concur that now would be a good time to start planning. […]
From CVHS counselor Jennifer Widaman Every October I find myself in the same seasonal predicament: Cling to summer? Or tiptoe into fall? Our temperamental SoCal weather loves to tease that fall is here then plunge right back into 90 degree weather, making my predicament even more confusing. I mean, I love summer! Who doesn’t? Warm […]