More than 80 locations across Los Angeles County will be participating in the Hands Only CPR Sidewalk CPR Day today, Tuesday June 4. The one-day event is coordinated by the L.A. County Emergency Medical Services Agency, The L.A. County Fire Department and the American Heart Association to help improve cardiac arrest survival. The Hands Only […]
More than 1,000 people attended a fundraiser for cancer awareness at the Alex Theatre earlier this month that raised more than $60,000 while giving attendees something to smile about. “Laugh For A Cause” featured world-renowned comedians Maz Jobrani, K-van and Vahik Pirhamzei who entertained an audience ready to support cancer services at Glendale Adventist Medical […]
Assemblymember Mike Gatto’s bill to protect communities from contaminated property passes assembly. The bill has already received enthusiastic support from business organizations, environmental advocates, and local governments like the California League of Cities and the City of Burbank. Sacramento, CA – Communities struggling with decaying and contaminated properties will have new tools available to revitalize […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s legislation to criminalize the dangerous and increasingly prevalent crime known as “swatting”, was approved by the California State Assembly today by a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 76-0. The bill, AB 47, is the legislature’s most comprehensive legislation to address the issue, and the only pending bill to increase criminal penalties for […]
By Leonard COUTIN The track and field Southern Section CIF finals were held on Saturday at Mt. San Antonio College. For some athletes this marked an end to a long season, and for a few who made qualifying times, new challenges were to be conquered. Falcon sophomore Megan Melnyk has had an exceptional year running […]
Glendale Adventist Medical Center will host its annual Cancer Survivor’s Luncheon and Flame of Hope award ceremony on Monday, June 24 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will celebrate cancer survivors and their caregivers. Keynote speaker is Debbie Gibson. At 16 years old, Gibson became the youngest artist to write, produce and perform […]
The foothills host several Memorial Day ceremonies to remember those who died in service to their country. By Mary O’KEEFE Members of the community are invited to two local Memorial Day observances on Monday at 8 a.m., one at Two Strike Park at 5107 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta and the other at the Vietnam […]
By Ted AYALA The Glendale Fire Dept. (GFD) will soon be getting a little tech savvier in their future fire code inspections. Glendale City Council – with Councilmember Laura Friedman away – approved a plan that would allow fire code inspectors to use iPad technology to input and process the results of their inspections. According […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN A number of local artists and organizations were honored by the City of Glendale at the annual Diamond Award for Achievement ceremony. The event, held on April 29, is held by the City of Glendale and celebrates contributions to art and culture in the city. Among the winners was Srboohie Abajian who […]
The YWCA of Glendale held its 16th Annual Legacy Luncheon and Heart & Excellence Awards on April 25. The luncheon was held at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. “We’ve come a long way, Glendale; we survived; we’re alive and we continue to thrive” was the message of the afternoon that was emceed by Emmy […]