Digital Issue 12.21.23
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Merry & Bright Presents Addresses for the Self-Guided Tour
L.A. COMIC CON 2023: Can 122,000 Fans Be Wrong?
By Jon K and Michael ABURAS Now in its 12th year, LA hosted its most diverse Comic Con ever at the Convention Center on Dec. 1-3. Devotees of comics, anime, sci-fi, cosplay and pop culture gathered for the area’s largest nerd lovefest. Can 122,300 fans be wrong? That was this year’s attendance figure. Among the […]
LASD Arrest Reckless Drivers
On Saturday at about 1 p.m. a deputy, along with a reserve deputy, were patrolling near mile marker 33.4 on Angeles Crest Highway. The deputies noticed a cloud of smoke coming from a 2016 Dodge Challenger that was doing donuts (when the vehicle is driven in tight circles while the car’s rear wheels are doing […]
College View Students Search for Elf on the Shelf
“Every student is worthy of a happy and special holiday,” said Principal Tammy Taylor. By Mary O’KEEFE College View School is a happy place. Anyone who walks in immediately feels this wave of positivity. Stand at the door as students enter and everyone is smiling: the students, parents, teachers and staff. This is the […]
Burbank Police Conduct Checkpoints
The Burbank Police Dept. Traffic Bureau conducted a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Dec. 9. The checkpoint was held on Glenoaks Boulevard between Alameda Avenue and Cedar Avenue from 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Locations for DUI checkpoints are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of these […]
Cyber Security Issue Results in GUSD Teachers Returning to the ’90s
By Eliza PARTIKA The Glendale Unified School District addressed the cybersecurity breach at this week’s Tuesday night board meeting. President Jennifer Freemon said district staff worked diligently to resolve the issue throughout the weekend and continue to monitor changes. “Most of you are aware that GUSD recently experienced a ransomware incident, which led us […]
FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY
The Sounds of Christmas As I promised in a column last month, I refused to listen to Christmas music until Thanksgiving was over. True to my word, I didn’t turn on Christmas music (hello, KOST 103.5) until Friday, Nov. 24. But now, I play it at work on my computer, in my car and […]
WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW
By Mary O’KEEFE “I’m the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please.” It should come as no surprise that I am a fan of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” I read it over and over to my kids, and now I read it to my grandson. […]
City Hosts Dedication of Sadao S. Munemori Memorial Square
By Mikaela STONE The story of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sadao S. Munemori remains not well known, even in his hometown of Glendale. As a young man, Sadao “Spuds” Munemori, nicknamed for his love of potatoes, joined the United States Army shortly before the U.S. entered into World War II. Following the bombing of […]