City Holding Candlelight Vigil
All are invited to a candlelight vigil on Sunday, June 7, at 6 p.m. at Glendale City Hall, 613 E. Broadway in Glendale, to show “solidarity with those who cry out for justice.”
Trail Etiquette in the City of Glendale
To help the City of Glendale keep the trails open, those visiting the trails are asked to please adhere to a few guidelines: – Practice social distancing by keeping six feet between you and others. – Face coverings are required when others are present. Trail users over 2 years old must wear a face covering […]
COVID-19 Testing Sites Open
LA County and state run testing sites are all open. Residents can make an appointment by visiting the County COVID-19 testing website. Same day appointments are available at state operated OptumServe sites. “We are committed to ensuring that testing is widely available to people who need them,” said Dr. Christina Ghaly, director of the Los […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate?
Ask Phyllis! What Is A Back-Up Offer? Dear Phyllis, I have been a faithful reader of your column since you wrote for the Glendale News Press. I appreciate the valuable service you provide to our community. I think it will be beneficial for you to share our experience with a back-up offer. We […]
LA County Updates Its COVID-19 Numbers
The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 44 new deaths and 1,469 new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The large increase in positive cases reflects a lag in reporting from one lab of over 500 positive cases. Twenty-seven people who died were over the age of 65; 15 people […]
Access Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Trail with Free Timed Entry Reservations
Beginning Saturday, June 6, timed entry reservations are required for entrance to Eaton Canyon Natural Area and access to the trail system. Timed entry reservations are free and available online through the Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks). Reservations will help keep the Eaton Canyon trails from becoming overcrowded and […]
Despite COVID-19, Adventist Continues Innovative Expansion
The Advanced Structural Heart Disease program at Adventist Health-Glendale continues to expand with the first two MitraClip surgeries in Glendale history. This cutting-edge interventional cardiology service reduces risk and speeds recovery for patients. Adventist Health-Glendale is one of just nine hospitals in the Los Angeles area to offer this minimally invasive procedure. Glendale Heart Institute […]
The Lanterman House Launches a Virtual Internship Program for Local High School Students
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation is inviting local high school students seeking summer internship opportunities to apply for its first-ever Virtual History Internship Program. This program, which will be conducted remotely, is a six-week internship for students in grades nine through 12 interested in local history and preserving their family’s stories. Interns will create oral […]
Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler
Montrose Bowl – ‘Bowl For Beauty’s Sake’ There was a lot of hype and hucksterism around the opening of the Montrose Bowl in 1940. Our local paper, The Ledger, dedicated an entire issue to its opening exactly 80 years ago. Many of the ads and articles are fascinating as time capsules of a different […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Protests vs. Violence Protesting is fine but violent protesting over George Floyd is nonsensical and reprehensible. Did Target or any other store have anything to do with George’s death? Yes, the murder of George Floyd was wrong. But so is looting and fire bombing innocent businesses. Media and all politicians should loudly denounce the violence, […]