Clinic Supporters Honored

A businessperson, actor and school leader will be feted as this year’s Valley Community Clinic’s “Laughter is the Best Medicine” fundraising gala Wednesday. The event at Universal Globe Theatre honors those that have supported the North Hollywood clinic, which serves the un- and underinsured in the Valley. This year’s Corporate Honoree Award will be given to Carlos E. Garcia, president and CEO of the Burbank-based Hispanic research market firm Garcia Research Associates Inc. for his support of community health care in the Valley. Former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher and community leader Maria Reza will receive the Visionary Award. Also being honored is actor and East Los Angeles native Edward James Olmos.