News From Sacramento » LAURA FRIEDMAN

Let’s Get Down to Business   As covered in the CV Weekly earlier this month, in September I held a town hall on small business in California. I want to thank the panelists and attendees who contributed to the rewarding conversation on doing business in our state. I am committed to working hard to help […]

NEWS FROM Sacramento » Laura FRIEDMAN

Summer Update from Sacramento It is hard to believe that almost eight months ago, I joined 79 colleagues in the assembly chamber for my first official floor session as your assemblymember. What an honor it has been! As we are now more than halfway through the year, I feel it is important to report back […]

NEWS FROM Sacramento » Laura FRIEDMAN

Here we are – it is the beginning of a new year and the start of the 2017-18 legislative session. I want to formally introduce our team and myself as well as give you a few updates on my progress as your new assemblymember. Thank you so much for allowing me this great opportunity to […]

Glendale City Clerk Swears in New Council Members; Friedman Named Mayor

By Ted AYALA Crowds swarmed and gathered en masse in the Glendale City Council’s (GCC) chamber on Monday night at 8 p.m. Lining the aisles were citizens and dignitaries alike, eager to celebrate the swearing-in of not only the victors from this month’s city council election, but also the inauguration of Laura Friedman as mayor […]

City Council Talks Bikes

By Ted AYALA New councilmembers and a new mayor met  Tuesday, April 19 to tackle the issues that face the city of Glendale. After the tumultuous inauguration meeting of the night before, the new council arrived on the dais ready for work. Of particular import was the full adoption and implementation of its Safe and […]