Los Angeles County and a coalition of public agencies have reached a tentative settlement of their lawsuits against Southern California Edison and Edison International (SCE) to recover costs and damages from last year’s devastating Woolsey Fire. The settlement would require SCE to pay a total of $210 million to resolve lawsuits brought by the County […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night the Glendale City Council moved forward on several pending issues, including reconsidering regulations to control sidewalk vending and adopting recommendations for upgrades and improvements to parking in both the downtown area and for the Montrose Shopping Park. First the council recognized police officer Ryan Insalaco for his passion for […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday evening, the members of the Glendale City Council and trustees of the Glendale Community College met for a joint session to highlight the partnership work of the college and the city and to discuss plans of mutual benefit and interest. At its afternoon meeting, the council deliberated at length over […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday, the Glendale City Council acted to consider local regulations to control the activities of sidewalk vendors following the state’s adoption of statewide rules. SB 946, introduced by Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens, now California’s insurance commissioner) in 2017 and signed by former Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018, effective at the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Trucks have been driving up and around New York and Pennsylvania avenues making their way to the Dunsmuir Sediment Placement Site since August. Sometimes there are many trucks, and sometimes only a few, but the fact is residents will be seeing them for several more weeks. The trucks are hauling sediment from […]
By Ani GASPARYAN The Glendale Unified School District voted Monday to appeal the decision for the transfer of territory over to La Cañada Unified School District. The Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization voted last week to accept a petition that would allow a section of western La Cañada Flintridge, otherwise known the […]
The Glendale Police Department Open House kicks off this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. GPD will have its Breast Cancer Awareness Vehicles on display as well as the new Armored Tactical Vehicle. The police helicopter will be landing between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. at the corner of Isabel Street and Broadway Avenue. The public […]
By Julie BUTCHER “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape – Plan Your Escape!” is the theme of Glendale’s Fire Prevention Week. The city and Glendale Fire Department urge all Glendale families to make a plan to get out safely within two minutes of a residential fire alarm. Fire officials addressed the Glendale City Council, focused […]
By Julian MITCHELL The California educational system is in for a big shakeup. Two new assembly bills will provide easier access to higher education for all, including two years of community college at no charge. AB 2 proposed by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) expands upon AB 19 which Santiago got put into action in […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council opened its regular meeting Tuesday night announcing support of “Walktober,” encouraging kids to walk to school on Oct. 2, International Walk-to-School Day, and throughout October, highlighting the benefits of walking: exercise, social engagement and neighborhood familiarity. Mayor Ara Najarian reported to the council that he had attended the […]