Man Struck on Montrose Avenue

At 6:11 p.m. on Wednesday, a 71-year-old Tujunga man was crossing the street in the 3100 Montrose Avenue when he was struck by a Prius traveling southbound. The driver was a 21-year-old Los Angeles man. The driver did stop and was cooperating with Glendale Police Dept. The pedestrian was transported to Huntington Hospital. At the […]

GLENDALE CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 1 100 block of W. Elk Avenue in Glendale, a 53-year-old man was arrested for robbery at 1:40 a.m. 1000 block of Central Avenue in Glendale, a 53-year-old man was arrested for being drunk in public at 8:50 p.m. Oct. 31 100 block of Carr Drive in Glendale, a 22-year-old man was arrested on […]

Hearing Pending on Judgment

By Brian CHERNICK A hearing is scheduled next Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court with the City of Glendale to discuss a recent judgment against the city in the amount of $58 million. The city was ordered to pay back utility users after a judge found the city had violated Proposition 26 when it inappropriately […]

Pay Increase for Police Approved

By Brian CHERNICK On Tuesday night, Glendale City Council approved and adopted a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the city and the Glendale Police Officers’ Association (GPOA). The MOU, which was ratified by GPOA members Oct 5-7, sets agreements with the city regrarding “wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment” for the rank-and-file […]

Republican Rally at Jeffers Estate

Republican Rally at Jeffers Estate

The Glendale Burbank Republican Club recently held a barbeque and rally at the Jeffers estate in La Cañada. Supervisor Mike Antonovich shared with guests his memories of the lives of the Jeffers and their generosity to many different organizations that met at their property over the years. Antonovich then presented a proclamation to their sons. […]

Glendale Memorial Celebrates 90th Year

Glendale Memorial Celebrates 90th Year

On Thursday, Sept. 22 Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital celebrated its 90th year of operation. The hospital opened in 1926 and has admitted more than a million patients since opening. Shown are (from left) Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center President Jack Ivie, VP of Philanthropy Wayne Herron, Glendale Mayor Paula […]

GO-2016 Opens Doors to Artist Studios & Commercial Galleries

GO-2016 presents a special opportunity for the public to get a behind the scenes look at the city’s rich culture, diversity, and creativity. GO-2016, the Glendale Open Studio Tour, is a free two-day self-guided event that highlights several creative hubs within the city’s boundaries. GO-2016 takes place Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. Tour-goers will be […]

Mother Arrested For DUI & Child Endangerment

On Sept. 17 the Glendale Police Dept. arrested 46-year-old Glendale resident Sharla Joseph after she reportedly ran over her 7-year-old son’s leg. She was booked for felony DUI involving an injury and child endangerment. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. when Joseph was shopping at the Ralph’s supermarket located in the 1200 block of […]

Council Postpones CEQA Decision

By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Council and Housing Authority held a joint meeting to address updates to the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The council did not agree to adopt the changes recommended by the staff and instead voted to move discussion to the next meeting after facing criticism from community members […]

Council Focuses on Streamlining Permit Process

By Brian CHERNICK Tuesday’s joint meeting between Glendale City Council and Housing Authority focused on the streamlining of the city’s planning and permitting process. Streamlining began in 2013 with the goals of simplifying the application process, reducing its processing time and efficient decision- making while retaining public review and comment opportunities. The streamlining allowed established […]