Digital Issue 1.18.24
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NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO ASSEMBLYMEMBER LAURA FRIEDMAN
Tackling the Budget California is facing a perilous budget year. Although our economy remains strong, we’re seeing a decline in revenues that will impact the programs and services that millions of Californians rely upon. Last week, our annual budget cycle started with the governor’s release of his spending plan. In the months ahead, both houses of […]
Wildfire in the Verdugos – 1977
While we shiver in the (relative) cold of our California winter, we can warm up with the memory of a historic summer wildfire. July 1977 was one of those awful times when it seemed like the whole world was aflame. Drought conditions combined with record high temperatures and low humidity to spark fires across the […]
Epiphany Celebrated at Local Hospitals
Jan. 6 marked the epiphany, or what some call Armenian Christmas, which celebrates Christ’s incarnation. It is the highlight of the Christmas season in the Armenian Church. By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Jan. 5 a celebration of the epiphany was held at Adventist Health Glendale. A Christmas tree stood 20 feet tall, gracing the […]
Council Recognizes Artists, Looks at Replacing Dial-a-Ride Vehicles and Discusses Bike Paths
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale City Council started its Tuesday night meeting on a positive note by honoring students whose artwork was chosen as part of the Metropolitan Water District’s “Being Water Wise is….” 2024 Calendar Art Contest. The chosen cover art was created by artist Sophia Doh from Monte Vista Elementary School. She was […]
Goodbye to a Local Rite Aid
By Mary O’KEEFE It was a surprise to many, to even some of its employees, that Rite Aid at 2647 W. Foothill Blvd. would be closing its doors. A spokesperson from Rite Aid confirmed the last day the store is open is Jan. 15. “Rite Aid regularly assesses its retail footprint to ensure we […]
WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW
By Mary O’KEEFE AI (artificial intelligence) is a tool that can be helpful in so many ways. For example, the company Baracoda unveiled BMind, the first AI-powered smart mirror for mental wellness. It can apparently manage stress, soothe anxiety and reduce insomnia. The AI identifies different sentiments and adapts to the user’s mood by providing […]
From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy
Muffler Up Southern California, the beacon for warm weather, is experiencing a cold snap. Lately our temperatures have dipped into the high 30s/low 40s ensuring that local residents grab their warm coats, gloves and scarves (also known as a muffler or wrap) before venturing outside. I was watching the news the other day and […]
In brief
Unmasking Fraud: Strategies to Detect and Prevent Financial Scams Detective Andrew Lazzaretto of the Glendale Police Dept. Financial Crimes Unit will be making a presentation on how to detect and prevent financial scams on Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the community room of the Glendale Police Dept., 131 N. Isabel […]
Volunteers Needed
By Mikaela STONE On Thursday, Jan. 18, Prom Plus is calling to action the local Glendale Unified School District parent and student community to attend a planning meeting at the Fire House youth center, 2563 Foothill Blvd. on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. The genesis of Prom Plus was an […]