GUSD Looks at Building Exchange
By Julie BUTCHER Utilizing a unique provision in the California Education Code, the Glendale Unified School District may be able to replace its aging headquarters at no cost and move into a larger, more modern building. On Wednesday, July 12, the GUSD board unanimously adopted a resolution to explore the possibility of exchanging the District’s […]
Scott Anderle Announced as New Rosemont Principal
By Mary O’KEEFE Dr. Scott Anderle has been announced as the new Rosemont Middle School principal. He will have some big shoes to fill with the retirement of Cynthia Livingston. Livingston has been with Glendale Unified School District for 28 years, with the last seven of them being at Rosemont Middle School. She brought her […]
Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler
CV’s WWII Internment Camp Featured in New Exhibit I’ve often wondered over the causes for America’s decision to round up all the West Coast Japanese-Americans, the vast majority of whom were American citizens born in the U.S., and to imprison them for the duration of the war. From the comfort of the present, it’s […]
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 […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Drought? What Drought? What happened to the attractive, well-established native and drought-tolerant plantings along Honolulu Avenue in Montrose? I was shocked and concerned to see they had been replaced by grass. Allow me to explain the reason for my initial reaction and now my concern for the new landscape design. Wasn’t it only a […]
Local Man to Teach Smart Driver Program
By Mary O’KEEFE When Henry Ford introduced the combustion engine automobile in the early 1900s, there were those who didn’t think that it would ever replace the horse and buggy. When a person bought a new Ford in those early days, a lot of time was spent on repairs. In fact, if one wanted to […]
Kids Caught Doing Good
This summer, local law enforcement officers will be dispensing well-deserved Slurpee justice to good kids in the City of Glendale. For the 22nd year, 7-Eleven is working with local police and sheriff’s departments to distribute free Slurpee drink coupons to children and youth through its popular Operation Chill community-service program. During 2017, 7-Eleven will issue […]
The Heart of Joey O’Neil Jr.
By Megan MELNYK Those who attend the weekly Sunday Montrose Harvest Market often find their senses entertained by the sights and sounds of the different booths that are lined up and down Honolulu Avenue. But those who take a moment to look away from the displays may find themselves encountering someone truly inspiring. On the […]
Task Force Part of GRIT
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale’s effort to build, nourish and retain better business relationships throughout the city took a major step last month with the announcement of an outreach program GRIT – the Glendale Relationship Initiation Team. Operating out of the city’s Economic Development Department, GRIT will work as a task force performing block-by-block outreach meetings […]