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GLENDALE — Freddy Sanchez’ injury trials and tribulations continue, so much so that they have sparked debate with the San Francisco Giants as to whether trading and subsequently resigning the former Glendale Community College standout was the right move to make. Sanchez, the 32-year-old Giants starting second baseman, recently underwent left shoulder surgery, his second surgical procedure of the offseason, and is in doubt for the Opening Day lineup. On Thursday, Giants Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed to the Associated Press that Sanchez had indeed undergone an arthroscopic procedure on his left shoulder.

GLENDALE — The following are updates on area Major League Baseball players. Freddy Sanchez (Glendale Community College, 1998) second baseman, San Francisco Giants: Despite not having Sanchez, a former National League batting champion and All-Star in the lineup since June 10 when he suffered a dislocated right shoulder diving for a ground ball, the defending-champion Giants remain in first place in the National League's West Division....

Glendale native and Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy is “alert, awake and resting comfortably” and “showing signs of improvement” after undergoing surgery to relieve pressure in his head, according to the team's website Thursday. McCarthy underwent surgery Thursday after a CT scan performed Wednesday night showed he suffered a skull fracture, brain contusion and epidural hemorrhage after he was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Los Angeles Angels batter Erick Aybar in a game earlier that day. "Our first concern is Brandon's health, and we are heartened to learn he has shown progress in his recovery after surgery," A's Vice President and General Manager Billy Beane said in a statement.

The surgery to help diagnose a Montrose boy’s elusive medical condition was unsuccessful Wednesday, his mother Natalia LoCicero said. The procedure had never been done on someone so young, and 4-year-old Reece LoCicero will likely undergo a different and potentially more invasive operation in a few weeks, she said. From the time he was 10 months old, Reece’s life has been marked with myriad of symptoms difficult for doctors to diagnose, including unexplained bleeding and sores.

GLENDALE - A 63-year-old Glendale man was in stable condition Monday after he apparently attempted surgery on himself with a six-inch butter knife in an attempt to remove a protruding hernia from his stomach, police said. The man, whose name wasn't released, was taken just after 7:32 p.m. Sunday to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he was treated for his injury, according to Glendale police. When police arrived at the man's home on the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue, they saw the naked man lying outside on a lounge chair with what appeared to be the handle of a knife protruding from his stomach, Police Sgt. Tom Lorenz said.

Joyce Rudolph FREMONT PARK -- George Putnam is back to work at KIEV 870 AM following surgery three weeks ago. The host of the radio station's "Talk Back" show, heard each weekday from noon to 2 p.m., had surgery at Pomona Valley Hospital to fuse the two top vetebrae in his neck. The surgery was to correct a college football injury that was later aggravated by riding Brahma bulls at the rodeo. Recently, Putnam tripped over a dog at his Chino ranch and that seemed to be the final straw.

GLENDALE --The chief of podiatric surgery at Glendale Memorial Hospital has been elected president-elect of the California Podiatric Medical Assn. Dr. Franklin Kase, who is also on staff at Sherman Oaks Hospital and has been in private practice in Burbank for 25 years, has been chosen to head the 90-year-old association. The organization includes nearly 1,000 doctors of podiatric medicine throughout the state. Kase has also served as chief of podiatric surgery at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank and as clinical assistant professor teaching foot and ankle surgery at County-USC Medical Center.

The Glendale Police chief will be out of commission for about two weeks to recuperate after an emergency operation. When Chief Randy Adams saw his doctor Friday for an MRI exam on his back, it was determined he was suffering from a significant disk rupture, police spokesman Sgt. Kirk Palmer said. Adams underwent emergency surgery on his back, Palmer said, adding that he is doing much better now. Adams will keep up with the department's affairs by phone for the next two weeks, Palmer said.

GLENDALE ? The quest to win a second consecutive batting title officially ended Thursday for Freddy Sanchez. Sanchez, a two-time National League All-Star with the Pittsburgh Pirates and a former standout at Glendale Community College, saw his season end Wednesday night after he opted to undergo season-ending arthroscopic on his right shoulder today. The 29-year-old Sanchez, who batted .345 last season to win his first batting title, finished this season batting .304 (183 for 602)

GLENDALE — The following are updates on area Major League Baseball players. Freddy Sanchez (Glendale Community College, 1998) San Francisco Giants infielder: Sanchez, a three-time National League All-Star selection, continues to excel with the bat and glove since joining the team May 19 after beginning the season on the disabled list. On Wednesday, he helped San Francisco post a 6-3 victory against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. With San Francisco nursing a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning, Sanchez, a second baseman, made a nice play on defense to help keep the Giants ahead.

Glendale native and Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy is “alert, awake and resting comfortably” and “showing signs of improvement” after undergoing surgery to relieve pressure in his head, according to the team's website Thursday. McCarthy underwent surgery Thursday after a CT scan performed Wednesday night showed he suffered a skull fracture, brain contusion and epidural hemorrhage after he was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Los Angeles Angels batter Erick Aybar in a game earlier that day. "Our first concern is Brandon's health, and we are heartened to learn he has shown progress in his recovery after surgery," A's Vice President and General Manager Billy Beane said in a statement.

As he continued to languish on the disabled list since the beginning of the 2012 season while trying to return from right shoulder surgery and a subsequent back ailment, the prognosis seemed to become increasingly dim for San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez' 11th Major League Baseball campaign ever getting started. Any remaining hope of seeing Sanchez on the field this season was snuffed out for good when it was reported on Thursday that the former Burbank High and Glendale Community College standout underwent season-ending back surgery.

  Leonard Orville Condit was born April 17, 1923, in Detroit Michigan, to Fern Gillette Condit and Walter Henton Condit.  He passed away November 2, 2011. Len had three brothers, Walter, Fred and Dick. He spent most of his childhood growing up on a farm in Milgrove, Michigan. Len attended Southeastern HS in Detroit, and it was in high school -- during competitive swimming -- that Len met the love of his life and wife of 61 years, Sara. They married in 1945.  Len attended Wayne State University, and then on scholarship, continued on to Medical School, Class of 1948.

When a rookie makes news in training camp, the results aren't always favorable. Such was the case Aug. 4, when offensive lineman Zack Williams, who starred at both Pasadena High and Glendale Community College, was mentioned frequently because of a devastating injury. The Carolina Panthers' just-signed rookie ripped up his left knee during practice and will likely sit out his first year. "Unfortunately, Zack tore his ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] and is out for the season," Panthers' Director of Communications Charlie Dayton confirmed in an email.

GLENDALE - A 63-year-old Glendale man was in stable condition Monday after he apparently attempted surgery on himself with a six-inch butter knife in an attempt to remove a protruding hernia from his stomach, police said. The man, whose name wasn't released, was taken just after 7:32 p.m. Sunday to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he was treated for his injury, according to Glendale police. When police arrived at the man's home on the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue, they saw the naked man lying outside on a lounge chair with what appeared to be the handle of a knife protruding from his stomach, Police Sgt. Tom Lorenz said.

GLENDALE — The following are updates on area Major League Baseball players. Freddy Sanchez (Glendale Community College, 1998) second baseman, San Francisco Giants: Despite not having Sanchez, a former National League batting champion and All-Star in the lineup since June 10 when he suffered a dislocated right shoulder diving for a ground ball, the defending-champion Giants remain in first place in the National League's West Division....

GLENDALE — The San Francisco Giants turned to Freddy Sanchez last season to help them win the World Series. If the Giants are to repeat as champions, they'll likely have to do so without the services of the former Burbank High and Glendale Community College standout. Sanchez, a second baseman and a former National League batting champion, suffered a dislocated right shoulder while diving for a ball Friday during San Francisco's 3-2 home win against the Cincinnati Reds. The Associated Press reported the three-time All-Star might miss the remainder of the season and possibly require surgery.

"All the world's indeed a stage/ And we are merely players/ Performers and portrayers/" — Lyrics to Rush's 'Limelight' Gregg Zaun's at-bat music [Editor's Note: This column originally ran on June 17, 2010 when Gregg Zaun was first contemplating retiring from playing baseball.] Unfortunately, I had just one occasion to meet Gregg Zaun. But the first impression made by the Glendale native was certainly a lasting one. Throughout a 16-year career, he's had to make first impressions with nine teams.

The surgery to help diagnose a Montrose boy’s elusive medical condition was unsuccessful Wednesday, his mother Natalia LoCicero said. The procedure had never been done on someone so young, and 4-year-old Reece LoCicero will likely undergo a different and potentially more invasive operation in a few weeks, she said. From the time he was 10 months old, Reece’s life has been marked with myriad of symptoms difficult for doctors to diagnose, including unexplained bleeding and sores.

GLENDALE — The following are updates on area Major League Baseball players. Freddy Sanchez (Glendale Community College, 1998) San Francisco Giants infielder: Sanchez, a three-time National League All-Star selection, continues to excel with the bat and glove since joining the team May 19 after beginning the season on the disabled list. On Wednesday, he helped San Francisco post a 6-3 victory against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. With San Francisco nursing a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning, Sanchez, a second baseman, made a nice play on defense to help keep the Giants ahead.