By Jason KUROSU Fees for Harvest Market vendors will be raised in order to comply with AB 1871, which would punish false advertising at farmers’ markets. The bill is intended to ensure vendors are selling products they actually grew and penalize those who misrepresent their food as “California Grown.” Harvest Market Manager Mark Sheridan announced […]
By Jason KUROSU A number of organizations supporting police are promoting this Friday as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day in which law enforcement organizations are gathering support from the community at a time when public perception of police is at an all-time low. Concerns of Police Survivors Inc. (C.O.P.S.), which supports family members […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Crescenta Valley Water District, which would allow the district to access water from the groundwater well on the property of the Rockhaven Sanitarium in Montrose. CVWD will lease part of the property where the well is located for a period […]
By Jason KUROSU For the first time in one hundred years, the City of Glendale will not have a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade. In July, Glendale City Council members voted not to allocate funds for the parade, a decision which officials say was due to fewer donations and sponsorships being received than […]
By Jason KUROSU With the public calling for increased accountability by law enforcement, the police, along with the federal government, have come closer to embracing the widespread use of body worn cameras as a means for greater accuracy in the reporting of crimes and evidence documentation. Police shootings involving unarmed civilians, such as the highly […]
By Jason KUROSU Downtown Glendale was overrun on a recent Sunday morning as the third annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K benefitting arthritis research took over Brand Boulevard. Over 60 sponsored teams participated in the event, with the goal of raising $150,000. As of the day of the race, approximately $125,000 had been raised. The Downtown […]
By Jason KUROSU The proposed 710 Freeway extension is currently undergoing a review of the five proposed alternatives: a freeway tunnel, bus rapid transit, light rail transit, transportation system management/transportation demand management and a no build option. With just over a month until the release of the draft environmental impact report/draft environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS), […]
By Jason KUROSU Glendale City Council member Laura Friedman and Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian have announced their candidacies for the state assembly, with both members of the city government vying to represent the 43rd district. The 43rd encompasses Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta, La Cañada and portions of Los Angeles. The seat will be available […]
By Jason KUROSU The Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health held a legislative breakfast Friday morning promoting diversion services for the mentally ill, who are making up an ever-increasing portion of the nation’s prison population. Keynote speakers Marvin Southard, DSW, director of the Dept. of Mental Health, and L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey […]
By Jason KUROSU While food and shelter remain the top priorities for the Salvation Army, the holiday season introduces another “need” for families, prompting its annual Toy & Joy Distribution Day, which the Salvation Army of Glendale will be hosting this Saturday, Dec. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 900 children have been […]