Los Angeles, CA

Glendale, CA

Arizona State

Santa Clarita, CA

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Max B. Hobbs, who peacefully left this world on March 2, 2023, at the age of 82. Max was born on February 6, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona, to his loving parents who preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patti, his two sons, Keith and Chad, daughters-in-law, Merilee and Kimera, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Max B. Hobbs

California State

Burbank, CA

In honor of Women’s History Month, state Sen. Anthony Portantino recognized 15 accomplished women from across the senate district who have positively contributed to their communities and the state, including two honorees from Burbank. Burbank residents who won Women of Distinction Awards were Carmenita Helligar and Suzanne Weerts. These...

Women of Distinction Awards Go to Two Burbank Residents

Los Angeles County, CA

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California withdrew emergency restrictions on water use for Burbank and nearly 7 million people in surrounding cities after winter storms helped alleviate severe water shortage conditions in the state, the Board of Directors decided Tuesday. Burbank Water and Power is not looking to change...

Water District Eases Emergency Restrictions

Total Wine & More held a celebration and ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, March 8, at the company’s newest store, its 36th in California, located on the lower level of the Glendale Fashion Center at 221 N. Glendale Ave. More than 400 community members including Glendale Mayor Ardy Kassakhian, Christopher...

Total Wine & More Holds Grand Opening in Glendale

San Marino, CA

When San Marino resident and Rotary member Dennis Kneier asked local dentist and fellow Rotarian Dr. Fary Yassamy if she would provide critical dental services to Ukrainian refugee Zachary Shadrin pro bono, she did not hesitate to agree. “I always want to help people; besides that, I can’t say ‘no’...

Local Dentist Assists Ukrainian Refugee

The American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month, according to the organization, which said donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage leading into spring.

Spring Into Action: Give Blood With the Red Cross

San Diego, CA

Altadena, CA

Five Acres announced its new board member and recognized its community award recipients at its recent 135th annual meeting and board celebration held at Caltech’s Athenaeum. “In our 135th anniversary, it gives me great honor to recognize and appreciate all of our incredible awardees and our board of directors, who are among a legacy of volunteers and supporters that have been contributed to the impact and growth of Five Acres,” said Chanel Boutakidis, Five Acres chief executive officer. “With their commitment, we look toward the future of expanding our prevention and permanency services.”

Five Acres Presents Awards at 135th Annual Meeting

The cast and crew were calm and collected backstage on opening night of the San Marino High School spring production of “Chicago.”. The teen edition of the Tony Award-winning musical featured 26 actors, 13 backstage crew members and a live professional orchestra, which also included a couple of talented SMHS musicians.

SMHS Takes On ‘Chicago’

In the city’s latest effort to prohibit single-use plastics, the Burbank City Council tabled an ordinance that would ban the use or distribution of single-use plastic straws and utensils made of polystyrene, instead asking city staff to reach out to the business community in a revised ordinance to be discussed by September.

City Tables Single-Use Plastics Ban

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Joe Scopacasa

Joe was born in a small town in Italy called Bovalino Superiore in the region of Calabria. His younger brother Jim was also born there in...

Joe Scopacasa

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