William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” will be presented by the Glendale Community College Theatre Arts Department on the Auditorium Mainstage beginning April 2. The production will run through April 12 with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and […]
There was no tape draped across a finish line, but NASA is celebrating a win. The agency’s Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity completed its first Red Planet marathon Tuesday — 26.219 miles (42.195 kilometers) – with a finish time of roughly 11 years and two months. “This is the first time any human enterprise has exceeded […]
The City of Glendale has prevailed in a lawsuit filed against the State of California for the loss of more than $30 million in interest from loans made decades ago to the now-defunct Redevelopment Agency. The March 16, 2015 final ruling was in line with the Court’s February 13, 2015 tentative ruling but provided […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s legislation to help increase the efficiency of Los Angeles County’s freeway system, one of the nation’s most notoriously congested systems, passed its first legislative hurdle today, the Assembly Transportation Committee by a vote of 13-0. The bill, AB 210, will create a pilot project to help ease traffic congestion during non-traditional commutes, […]
Stock Yards Meat Packing Co., Inc., a Tucson, Ariz. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,149 pounds of roast beef due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product was mistakenly labeled as corned beef on the product label. The following item subject to recall, was produced on […]
By Jason KUROSU Though they are increasingly adept at utilizing social media resources, some teenagers’ social media habits are hurting their future career opportunities or even implicating them in crimes, according to school district and police officials. A GUSD hosted parent forum on internet safety examined the latest issues regarding social media use, including a […]
By Ted AYALA The City of Glendale’s Finance Dept. received a coveted distinction earlier this week. The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) conferred upon the city its Operating Budget Excellence Award. The award was presented to the city for its fiscal year 2014 –15 budget. According to Justin Lewis, representative of the CSMFO, […]
Today, Reps. Robert Dold (R-IL), Adam Schiff (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), along with 40 other Members of the House of Representatives introduced the Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Resolution. This bipartisan resolution calls upon the President to work toward equitable, constructive, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the Republic of Turkey’s […]
By Jason KUROSU Glendale Adventist Hospital hosted a Senior Scam Stopper event last Thursday afternoon, with hopes of educating seniors on the most common scams and how to avoid becoming victims of fraud. The Contractors State License Board and Glendale Adventist Hospital’s Live Well Senior Program sponsored the event and welcomed regular guest speaker Assemblymember […]
Restoration Day at Rosemont Preserve The next Rosemont Preserve restoration day is Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will be clearing the trail and spreading mulch at interpretive stations. A lot of mulch will be spread and shovels and rakes are needed; volunteers are requested to bring them if possible. The […]