1) You can tell the temperature by counting a cricket’s chirps. 2) Sandstorms can swallow up entire cities. 3) Dirt mixed with wind can make dust storms called black blizzards. 4) A mudslide can carry rocks, trees, vehicles and entire buildings. 5) The coldest temperature ever officially recorded was -89.2°C. 6) Mild autumn weather often […]
According to the National Weather Service, the next few days will be a little warmer and the nights a little chilly. Today, Thursday, the area is expecting a high near 59 degrees fahrenheit, with wind chill values as low as 30 degrees. Wind should be relatively calm with a northeast wind at about 10 mph […]
“Brighton” Photo by Doug Kilpatrick – Winter ’22 North America is home to several different climate types. That means the continent is also home to a variety of extreme weather events. Although we experience the effects of extreme weather here on Earth’s surface, weather satellites from above can collect some pretty wild […]
‘PC’ or ‘AC’ – Enjoying Wine Regardless As most of you know who often read this column, I’m a wine girl. I love wine (red preferred), wine pairings, wine tasting, etc. I love to hear extolled the benefits of drinking red wine (it’s rich in antioxidants, lowers bad cholesterol, keeps hearts healthy, etc.). (I especially […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Saturday, City of Glendale officials continued efforts to collect input on plans for the nine miles that make up the Verdugo Wash by soliciting feedback at events it hosted in downtown and at Verdugo and Fremont parks. At Verdugo Park, local residents viewed drawings and renderings, charts and maps and graphs […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The California State Senate passed resolution SR 60, which makes February Speed Safety Awareness Month. The resolution was authored by Susan Rubio and co-sponsored by Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE), a non-profit organization that is focused on street safety. SAFE members encourage residents and community organizations to support efforts to reduce speeding […]
State Senator Anthony J. Portantino joined Senator Tom Umberg to announce the introduction of Senate Bill 986, a measure that combats catalytic converter theft by requiring dealers to apply a vehicle identification number (VIN) to the catalytic converter of each vehicle listed for sale. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and LAPD Chief Michel Moore […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Get ready to eat outside again as al fresco dining returns to the Montrose Shopping Park. It has been awhile since extended outdoor dining has been in place along Honolulu Avenue. In June 2020, COVID-19 restrictions closed the doors of restaurants to indoor dining. In response, the City of Glendale – one […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Registered nurses (RNs) from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital were out in front of the medical facility on Wednesday to bring awareness of what they feel is unfair treatment by the hospital administration. The nurses stood with signs asking for support and letting the community know they are “essential not expendable.” During the […]
The nurses and USC-VHH have reached a tentative agreement. Contract ratification voting will be on noon, Wednesday, March 2 through noon, Thursday, March 3. Highlights include: No Takeaways! ✓ Term: 3-year agreement ✓ Improved Wages: ▪ Year 1 (December 5, 2021): All RNs received an average of 8.6% ATB Increase and a minimum of 3% […]