Verdugo Hills Hospital Announces New Clinical Director

Veteran nurse Marian McCann of Los Angeles will oversee the hospital's Perioperative Services Department.

Local Businesses Boost Sales Over the Holidays

Businesses in La Cañada Flintridge saw an increase in holiday sales that met or exceeded those of last year.

Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve

Ring in the new year in style in La Cañada Flintridge and its neighboring cities.

Wind Storm Cost Descanso Gardens $30,000

Six trees, including two Coast live oaks, were uprooted during the Dec. 1 wind storm. Descanso’s signature camellia collection, however, survived unscathed.

Santa Claus Comes to Descanso (Photo Gallery)

Families gathered at Descanso Gardens this past weekend to brunch, share in the holiday cheer, and visit with the one and only, Santa Claus.

Young Entrepreneurs Find Success With Growing LCF Business

With an eye not only on design by social integrity, two young LCF entrepreneurs bring art, fashion and good works to the neighborhood.

Descanso, Schools Closed - Festival in Lights a Go

A round-up of LCF businesses and schools Patch can confirm have closed for a second day due to wind damage from late Wednesday night. If you know more - please comment!

Poll: Will You Shop Locally This Holiday Season?

Holiday shopping is in full swing and stores are fighting for your dollars. Is it important to you to shop locally? Where will you spend your money? Take our poll and weigh in.

Cyber Monday: 6 Great Deals

Patch put together this list of cyber deals for you to check out on the biggest online shopping day of the year.

Crafters Sell Homemade Holiday Gifts

La Cañadans can find handmade soaps, non-toxic cleaning products, Christmas quilt books and vintage button jewelry are some of the items sold at the Holiday Craft Boutique at St. Luke of the Mountains.

B of A: Will You Stay or Will you Go? (Discussion)

With its announcement to scrap plans for a new debit card fee, has Bank of America assuaged your fears of big business banking, or do you plan to take your dollars and ditch?

Black Cow Cafe: Make It Your Happy Place

Normally not a morning person? Black Cow Cafe in Montrose can change that.

Occupy La Cañada? Not Yet - But Look Next Door (Discussion)

The Occupy Wall Street movement came to San Marino and Pasadena this week.

2012 LCF Float: If Pigs Could Fly

The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association has chosen the name for its 2012 entry for the Pasadena Rose Parade, and members have begun construction.

Patch Picks: Want to Join the Club?

You don't have to swing a club to be in a club. Patch found five great clubs that invite you to join them for fun, good deeds, and community.

Verdugo Hills Hospital Welcomes Wound Specialist

Board certified in Undersea and Hyprerbaric Medicine, Dr. John S. Gambol joins VHH's Wound Care Advantage team.

No Strike: Union, Grocery Store Leaders Reach Tentative Agreement

The 62,000 Southern California employees will continue to work for the "Big Three" chains after talks prove successful.

Crumbling Concrete (Photo of the Day)

Construction workers yank the remaining chunks of the old Sport Chalet sign, as they ready the building for its new occupant, Sprouts Farmers Market.

Labor Day Fun: Boddy's Backyard Bash

Inspired by the legendary parties that E. Manchester Boddy hosted in the 1930s and ’40s, Monday's festivities offer garden activities for the whole family.

5 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in La Cañada

Here are our suggestions for dealing with one of the year's hottest weekends.

Nail Repair: Construction Workers Replace Truck-Smashed Window

A car accident Aug. 5 sent a pickup truck careening into the nail shop - the second time in two years a vehicle rammed into the Foothill Boulevard strip of stores.

Game Over: A New Business Readies to Sprout (Photo)

The former Sport Chalet sign, and its building, are being demolished to make way for Sprouts Farmers Market.

Verdugo Hills Hospital Named a 'Healthy Company'

The hospital was named one of the country's healthiest in 2010 by Interactive Health Solutions.

Patch Picks: Burger Bonanza

Fatigued and bored with your own grilling genius? Relax and satisfy your burger craving with a trip to one of these five local spots that are sure to please with their burger selections.

Fairies Descend on Descanso (Video))

The Fairy Trail Theater group peformed A Faery Hunt for the gardens' summer season.

Trader Joe's and the Controversial Campaign

Filmed in South Pasadena, "Dive!" documents locals recovering pounds of food from Trader Joe's dumpsters.

Sport Chalet Founder's Memorial Venue Changed

A larger spot was needed to accommodate the potentially sizable crowd, the company announced.

Sport Chalet Posts Tribute to Recently Deceased Founder

Norbert Olberz, 86, died Friday from natural causes, the company announced.

Where is the Cheapest Gas in LCF?

If you're heading out this weekend and braving Carmageddon, you're going to need to gas. Lots of it.

Community Reacts to Sale of the La Cañada Flintridge Town Center

The shopping center opened in the middle of the recession in 2008. The community weighs in with their thoughts.

Updated: La Cañada Flintridge Town Center Sold to L.A. Group

The investment group bought the mall at a discount from the founders of Sport Chalet.

Los Gringos Locos Moving to the Old Conrad's

The popular Mexican restaurant gains about 60 seats and a much larger bar in the move.

Getting Theatrical at Descanso Gardens (Photo Gallery)

On a recent summer evening, folks flocked to the gardens to see some Shakespeare.

Gas Prices Drop in Time for July 4th Weekend

Prices have fallen nearly 8 cents a gallon since last week in the L.A. area.

Get Free, Reusable Bags in Lieu of Plastic Ones

Plastic bags will be banned in large groceries and pharmacies on July 1. The closest place to LCF to get free, reusable bags is at Ralph's.

Patch Poll: What Should Trader Joe's do with its Leftover Food?

Film Director Jeremy Seifert has launched a campaign through change.org asking Trader Joe's to stop wasting food.

Are You Ready for Some Jazz? (Video)

The Summer Jazz Concert Series at Descanso Gardens takes place every Thursday through Aug. 25, 2011.

Photo Gallery: Summer Jazz Series Underway at Descanso Gardens

Jimmy Branly starts off the series with smiles and applause aplenty.

Job Coaches, Experts Offering Help at Church

"LA is Working" will be held at the La Canada Presbyterian Church on Thursday, June 23.

Descanso Gardens Offering Free Night

On June 21, you'll have a chance to take in the sights of the Gardens at no charge.