By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council approved leases for Verizon Wireless cell towers at Fremont Park and Scholl Canyon Ballfield, one week after being deadlocked on whether to approve the towers in light of potential health concerns. Council members said Tuesday that studies reviewed since the council’s Jan. 26 meeting, in which the council […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council was split on whether to approve ordinances Tuesday for Verizon Wireless cell towers at Fremont Park and Scholl Canyon Ballfield, with some council members requesting more information regarding potential negative health effects prior to making a decision. The council was poised to enter into lease agreements for the […]
The Armenian American Museum held three Glendale-based community forums to share the vision for the Museum and encourage community-driven feedback. All events have hosted a full house of local residents, community members and supporters. The events provided an overview of the project and an update on the status of the feasibility studies. “It is our […]
It’s Time to Protect our Children Against Identity Theft There has been a concerning trend across the United States of young adults being denied credit cards or loans because their identity was stolen when they were too young to even own a credit card. That is why I introduced legislation that would allow parents to […]
The Glendale Police Dept. is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a robbery suspect. On Sunday, Jan. 3 at approximately 10:55 p.m., the male suspect is captured on video climbing over the retaining wall between Barragan’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 814 S. Central in Glendale, and the office building next door. The suspect entered the […]
The Glendale Fire Department has officially launched a free mobile application through Mobile Programming, offering the community a new and interactive way to engage with the department anytime and anywhere. The user-friendly platform provides easy access to information at the tip of a finger. The mobile app features the new GFD logo, allows customers to […]
Two Glendale residents have been charged in a superseding indictment in connection with a bank fraud scheme involving the proceeds of a mass mailing scam, targeting holders of U.S. trademarks. Artashes Darbinyan, 36, and Orbel Hakobyan, 41, were charged in a superseding indictment that was unsealed in Los Angeles. The superseding indictment charges both defendants […]
Glendale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who entered the Ilori store at the Americana in the 200 block of Americana Way in Glendale and stole several pairs of glasses. The theft occurred on Dec. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The male suspect immediately selected a pair of glasses and placed […]
By Charly SHELTON The Glendale Unified School District school calendar has been an issue for many residents of the Crescenta Valley and Glendale. The current school year started in early August, and next year’s schedule is already set to begin Aug. 8, 2016. The GUSD board voted to keep the dates for next year as […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council maintained the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries Tuesday, ensuring that Glendale controls how medical marijuana is regulated or whether it is banned outright before a newly-signed law would transfer regulatory authority to the state. Cities and counties across California have taken similar actions after the Medical Marijuana […]