GPD Reports

Stalking and Restraining Order Investigation Leads to Arrest In 2008, 51-year-old Trevor Piotrowski of Los Angeles began sending threatening and harassing letters to a faith center on the 1600 block of South Glendale Avenue.  Piotrowski eventually moved to Michigan, but in 2014 he absconded from parole in Michigan and travelled back to Glendale in an […]

Public Health Working to Expand Vaccination Eligibility in Coming Weeks

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed on Wednesday 141 new deaths and 3,434 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 1,155,309 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County and a total of 18,500 deaths.  As of Feb. 5, the average number of new cases was around […]

Nationwide Settlement Announced with McKinsey & Company for its Role in the Opioid Epidemic

Earlier this month California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, along with a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, announced a $573 million settlement with one of the world’s largest consulting firms, McKinsey & Company (McKinsey). The settlement resolves California’s investigation into the company’s role in advising opioid companies, […]

Take A Seat, Urge Local Restaurants

Take A Seat, Urge Local Restaurants

The ups and downs of the pandemic have left many businesses floundering but with restrictions loosened several area restaurants are eager to again welcome patrons. By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Jan. 29 Los Angeles County restaurants – once again – were allowed to open for outside dining. “It’s been a roller coaster,” said Alissa Hwang, […]

Tram Service Discussed by Council

By Julie BUTCHER “I’m an Armenian American veteran. I love the city that I live in and am happy to be of service to my city,” Robert Adjinian told the Glendale City Council on Tuesday night during its virtual meeting after he was appointed to the city’s Housing Authority. Councilmember Ara Najarian updated the council […]

Public’s Help Sought

Glendale Police Dept. is seeking help identifying a male suspect involved in a recent jewelry store burglary. On Tuesday, Jan. 19 at approx. 4 p.m., a smash-and-grab burglary occurred at a jewelry store on the 100 block of North Brand Boulevard. The suspect approached the store carrying a white bag and a small black suitcase. […]

Volunteers Needed for City of Hope Vaccine Phase 1

By Mary O’KEEFE Phase 1 clinical trials for the SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19] vaccine continue at the City of Hope. Don Diamond, Ph.D., a professor with the City of Hope Dept. of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, cannot say specifically how the vaccine research is progressing but does remain hopeful for a positive outcome. The one thing […]

In Brief

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Feb. 6. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]

Iconic Alex Theatre Seeks New Management

The search is on for the next operator/manager for Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre. The Alex is a world-class performing arts and entertainment center, hosting a number of high-profile clients including NBC, CBS, HBO, Hulu, and many more. Additionally, the theatre is home to five performing arts and entertainment organizations including the LA Chamber Orchestra, Los […]

Design Competition for new St. Francis Dam National Memorial

The U.S. Forest Service, working in conjunction with the Saint Francis Dam National Memorial Collaborative, announced a design competition for a new national memorial to recognize the hundreds of lives lost in the 1928 Saint Francis Dam Disaster. One of California’s greatest disasters, the collapse of the Saint Francis Dam, near Santa Clarita, released over […]