On Saturday, January 26, at 5:07 p.m., 11 Glendale units (1 Battalion Chief Command Team, 7 engine companies, 2 ladder truck companies and 1 basic life support ambulance) and 1 Burbank truck company responded to a reported house fire in the 1500 block of Puebla Drive in Glendale. Glendale Engine 25 was first to […]
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff sent a letter to U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe calling on him to keep open the historic Glendale Post Office on Broadway. While the Postal Service has not confirmed the reports, it is clear that they are moving ahead with potential closures and consolidations throughout the Los Angeles area, including two […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto introduced legislation today to help curb the epidemic of hit-and-run offenses in Southern California. Currently, motorists who flee the scene of an accident can simply “run down the clock” to avoid any liability whatsoever. If a motorist is not identified (which is often very difficult) within three years, the motorist cannot be prosecuted. Gatto’s bill […]
The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for outstanding women from our community to be honored at the Ninth Annual Jewels of Glendale Award Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Oakmont Country Club. Members of the community are welcome to nominate deserving women for 2013 Jewels of Glendale: Women of Courage Award. These are […]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of former Glendale Parks and Recreation Director Henry R. Agonia. He passed away on January 18, 2013 in Sacramento. Henry was born in Garden Grove, California on May 20, 1942. He dedicated his career to serving the public and protecting parkland. He was respected amongst many […]
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following lanes, ramps, and connectors of the Golden State Freeway (I-5) and the Ventura Freeway (SR-134) as part of a $57.8 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes in each direction along I-5 between SR-134 and Magnolia Boulevard. Closures are subject […]
Today, Tuesday, Rep. Adam Schiff introduced legislation, The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, to ensure that the victims of gun violence are allowed to have their day in court and that the gun industry – manufacturers, sellers and interest groups – is not shielded from liability when it acts with negligence and […]
The Community Development Department (CDD) has undergone a series of structural realignments throughout the past year in an effort to provide the best customer service to all who live, work and conduct business in Glendale. The final part of that reorganization will be completed when the Neighborhood Services operation moves to the Municipal Services […]
Motorists can now access planned lane closure information before they leave home Caltrans has upgraded its website to give California motorists access to planned lane closures on highways statewide so they can make more informed route decisions and reduce travel times. “Thanks to this upgrade, motorists can plan to avoid scheduled lane closures on statewide […]