Rosemont Preserve
Restoration Day

The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be trimming back spring growth around the trails and working on fire hazard reduction on some of the slopes.

The Preserve is following LA County guidelines in requiring visitors to wear masks and social distance while volunteering at the Preserve. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended). Tools will be available.

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages and no reservations required. Rain cancels event. Sorry, no pets please.

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

Street Sweeping Restrictions Halted

Due to the additional business closures announced by the governor and county health officer, the City of Glendale will not resume enforcement of residential street sweeping restrictions until further notice. Parking meter enforcement warning period continues through July 14 and citations begin being issued on July 15.

GPD Conducting Motorcycle Safety Enforcement

Glendale Police Dept. will have extra officers out on patrol July 12 from 6 a.m. to noon looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

Funding for motorcycle safety enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

GWP Warns of Scams

Customers of Glendale Water & Power reminded that GWP will never call customers to demand a payment or threaten disconnection. There has been an increase in utility scams and fraud in recent days and it’s important that customers know GWP procedures so they don’t become victims. Scammers have been posing as GWP staff and using software that shows caller ID or their phone number as GWP.

Those who receive a call demanding a payment or threatening disconnection should hang up immediately. The status of an account can be checked by calling (855) 550-4497 or going online to MyGWP.GlendaleCA.gov. Customers do not need to call GWP about receiving a scam call as GWP is aware that customers are receiving these calls at this time.

Settlement Agreement Reached on Reservoir Restoration Project

On Tuesday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced approval by the LA County Board of Supervisors for a settlement agreement with the Arroyo Seco Foundation and Pasadena Audubon Society on the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Restoration Project in Pasadena. LA County began removing of 1.7 million cubic yards of sediment from the reservoir in May 2019. The settlement maintains the amount of material to be removed while reducing the size of the excavation footprint to preserve or enhance habitat areas around the sediment removal work area. It also stipulates additional air quality monitoring and ongoing maintenance requirements.

When the project is complete, there will be restored flood protection capacity behind the dam and a sustainable reservoir management system.