Today, Rep. Adam Schiff and 195 House and Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to sign an executive order banning contractors from receiving federal contracts unless they have a policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Such a step, which could be implemented without Congressional action, would […]
A bill by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) to ensure that crimes committed on college campuses are properly reported and investigated passed its first legislative hurdle today, receiving a 12-0 vote of support from the Assembly Higher Education Committee. The legislation, AB 1433, would require colleges to disclose certain violent crimes, including sexual assaults and […]
Earthquake occurred at 6:25 a.m. preliminary information from USGS has it as a magnitude of 4.4 [downgraded from 4.7] earlier. Located 9km NNW of Westwood.
Glendale police responded to an apartment in the 3200 block of Fairesta Street on Thursday concerning a residential burglary. When police arrived they discovered the rear glass door had been pried open. Several rooms in the home had been ransacked. Cash and jewelry were stolen. The burglary occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Officers from the Glendale Police Department, San Marino Police Department, San Fernando Police Department, South Pasadena Police Department and Burbank Police Department will be deploying on Monday, March 17, 2014 as part of the Avoid 100 Campaign. The purpose is to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the department’s ongoing traffic safety […]
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, a senior Member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after a speech delivered in the Senate by Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein: “The House and Senate Intelligence Committees have long worked closely with the Intelligence Community to ensure that not only are we protecting our country from possible attack, […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto and the California Legislative Women’s Caucus honored Olympian Kate Hansen yesterday at the “Woman of the Year” awards ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The awards ceremony commemorates women who have made a great contribution to California and who have inspired women and girls in California and beyond. Kate Hansen, […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s message to the Assembly Public Safety Committee was direct and to the point on Tuesday, “If you hit someone with your vehicle, you must stop. If you don’t, you should lose your license.” The committee agreed, passing Gatto’s legislation to increase penalties for those who flee the scene of an accident by […]
Glendale’s 4th Annual Run the Verdugos 10K is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2014. The 6.2 mile course begins in beautiful Brand Park, climbs steadily to one of the highest points in the Verdugo Mountains, and then heads back downhill for a fast descent to the finish. Be a part of the fun and enjoy breathtaking views of […]
The California Highway Patrol has activated an Amber Alert concerning a child abduction that occurred the afternoon of March 6 in Long Beach. The child is Nicholas Johnston, 12-years old, described as white, 4’8″ tall, weighing 80 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. The person suspected of taking the boy is Sri Johnston, […]