Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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A ‘Brand’ new history will be covered in talk

Last Updated Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:21 PM PDT

Garden tour to help grow cancer rehab program

Four major surgeries, six months of chemotherapy, countless hours of nausea, and for Laura Friedman Lemoine, the effects of her March 2006 breast cancer diagnosis are still being felt.

Last Updated Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:21 PM PDT

The spotlight will be directed at local artists

The prospect of a dwindling California entertainment industry at the hands of runaway production is especially daunting for Assemblyman Paul Krekorian since the local economies in his district, which includes Glendale and Burbank, lean heavily on film and television.

Last Updated Monday, May 12, 2008 10:36 PM PDT

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

A ‘Brand’ new history will be covered in talk

Last Updated Monday, May 12, 2008 10:36 PM PDT

Event hosted by nonprofit is loaded with taste

DOWNTOWN — Community members will be able to nibble their way around Brand Boulevard on Wednesday night, taking a bite of steak here and a sip of coffee there, during A Taste of Downtown Glendale, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Glendale Healthy Kids.

Last Updated Monday, May 12, 2008 10:36 PM PDT

Artist shows double dose of Disney

Mickey, Donald and Pluto are some of the characters who are on display as works of art at the Forest Lawn Museum.

Last Updated Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:19 PM PDT

Firefighters show how it’s done

Fire Service Day might as well have been Fire Show Day for 8-year-old Samantha Wringley, who at Fire Station 21 on Saturday spent a good 30 minutes climbing all over the bright red vintage fire truck.

Last Updated Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:19 PM PDT

Week In Review

The vice-chairman of a city commission charged with making millions of dollars worth of federal funding recommendations to the City Council came under renewed fire Thursday from colleagues who said his personal lobbying efforts had undermined the group’s integrity.

Last Updated Friday, May 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDT

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Glendale’s police chief on top list for sheriff

Last Updated Friday, May 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDT

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Zarian to talk new ‘Brand’ identity

Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 11:00 PM PDT

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Zarian to talk new ‘Brand’ identity

Last Updated Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:03 PM PDT

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Garden Tour to include 12 gardens

Last Updated Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:03 PM PDT

News-Press publisher gets promotion

GLENDALE — Gordon Tomaske, publisher of the Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader, La Canada Valley Sun and Crescenta Valley Sun, has been promoted to director of operations for the Los Angeles Times’ Targeted Media Division little more than a year after he took over in March 2007 as the third publisher in as many years.

Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 12:13 AM PDT

Float design wins city approval

CITY HALL — Glendale’s entry for the 2009 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade received a strong endorsement Tuesday from the City Council, which voted unanimously to approve a design that pays a strong tribute to the historic Alex Theatre.

Last Updated Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:27 PM PDT

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Americana shuttle service to continue

Last Updated Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:27 PM PDT

PAINTING PROBLEM GETS CURBED

Public Works crews on Tuesday “revitalized” the curb paint on North Orange Street between West Wilson and East California avenues as part of an ongoing program to refresh faded traffic markings.

Last Updated Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:27 PM PDT

Americana tests traffic plan

DOWNTOWN — While the recent opening of the Americana at Brand brought streams of traffic into the city, crushing Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue with vehicles, especially during the weekend, Glendale Police say their long-in-the-works downtown traffic management passed this first test in the Americana era.

Last Updated Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:41 PM PDT

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Americana shuttle service to continue

Last Updated Monday, May 5, 2008 10:08 PM PDT

Olympic-sized talent pool

The Glendale YMCA Gymnastics program has been developing talented young athletes for more than two decades, but never has it sent students to the Junior Olympics — the highest-level competition for young gymnasts — until now.

Last Updated Monday, May 5, 2008 10:08 PM PDT

Celebrating traditions

Armenian culture was shared through song and dance, food and fellowship during this weekend’s Armenian Festival organized by the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA.

Last Updated Sunday, May 4, 2008 10:38 PM PDT

Volunteers are honored for their heart, excellence

The YWCA recognized eight volunteers who have made contributions in the community during the 11th annual Legacy Luncheon and Heart & Excellence Awards Friday at The Castaway in Burbank.

Last Updated Friday, May 2, 2008 10:41 PM PDT

Week In Review

Just one vacancy remains on Glendale’s executive management team after the City Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed a new fire chief and director of finance.

Last Updated Friday, May 2, 2008 10:29 PM PDT

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Taste of Montrose is this weekend

Last Updated Friday, May 2, 2008 10:29 PM PDT

Brand-new day for shoppers

They came, they marveled, they shopped.

Last Updated Friday, May 2, 2008 10:41 PM PDT

Workday is a family affair

Nicolas Ortega quite possibly owes his very existence to the city of Glendale.

Last Updated Thursday, May 1, 2008 11:20 PM PDT

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Association to host annual fundraiser

Last Updated Thursday, May 1, 2008 11:20 PM PDT

Students stage May Day march

SOUTHEAST GLENDALE — A group of 65 Hoover High School students walked off campus Thursday shortly after 1 p.m. to participate in a May Day march to City Hall.

Last Updated Thursday, May 1, 2008 11:20 PM PDT

A taste of Americana

Tony Bennett’s voice may be among the many that will emanate from hidden speakers at the Americana at Brand for years, but to herald the opening of the development, Bennett and his band showed up in person.

Last Updated Thursday, May 1, 2008 11:20 PM PDT

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Americana opening activities

Last Updated Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:24 PM PDT

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Rim of the Valley study passes House

Last Updated Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:26 PM PDT

Previous News Headlines

May 13th, 2008

The spotlight will be directed at local artists

The prospect of a dwindling California entertainment industry at the hands of runaway production is especially daunting for Assemblyman Paul Krekorian since the local economies in his district, which includes Glendale and Burbank, lean heavily on film and television.

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

A ‘Brand’ new history will be covered in talk
May 11th, 2008

Week In Review

The vice-chairman of a city commission charged with making millions of dollars worth of federal funding recommendations to the City Council came under renewed fire Thursday from colleagues who said his personal lobbying efforts had undermined the group’s integrity.

BRIEFLY

Glendale’s police chief on top list for sheriff
May 10th, 2008

Week In Review

The vice-chairman of a city commission charged with making millions of dollars worth of federal funding recommendations to the City Council came under renewed fire Thursday from colleagues who said his personal lobbying efforts had undermined the group’s integrity.

BRIEFLY

Glendale’s police chief on top list for sheriff
May 9th, 2008

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Zarian to talk new ‘Brand’ identity
May 8th, 2008

News-Press publisher gets promotion

GLENDALE — Gordon Tomaske, publisher of the Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader, La Canada Valley Sun and Crescenta Valley Sun, has been promoted to director of operations for the Los Angeles Times’ Targeted Media Division little more than a year after he took over in March 2007 as the third publisher in as many years.

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Garden Tour to include 12 gardens

BRIEFLY

Zarian to talk new ‘Brand’ identity

Scott appointed to chancellor role

State Sen. Jack Scott, who is in his final year in the state Legislature, has been named chancellor of the California Community Colleges, the state’s community college system office announced Thursday.
May 7th, 2008

Float design wins city approval

CITY HALL — Glendale’s entry for the 2009 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade received a strong endorsement Tuesday from the City Council, which voted unanimously to approve a design that pays a strong tribute to the historic Alex Theatre.

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Americana shuttle service to continue

PAINTING PROBLEM GETS CURBED

Public Works crews on Tuesday “revitalized” the curb paint on North Orange Street between West Wilson and East California avenues as part of an ongoing program to refresh faded traffic markings.
May 6th, 2008

Olympic-sized talent pool

The Glendale YMCA Gymnastics program has been developing talented young athletes for more than two decades, but never has it sent students to the Junior Olympics — the highest-level competition for young gymnasts — until now.

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Americana shuttle service to continue
May 5th, 2008

Celebrating traditions

Armenian culture was shared through song and dance, food and fellowship during this weekend’s Armenian Festival organized by the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA.
May 4th, 2008

Week In Review

Just one vacancy remains on Glendale’s executive management team after the City Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed a new fire chief and director of finance.

BRIEFLY

Taste of Montrose is this weekend

Brand-new day for shoppers

They came, they marveled, they shopped.

Volunteers are honored for their heart, excellence

The YWCA recognized eight volunteers who have made contributions in the community during the 11th annual Legacy Luncheon and Heart & Excellence Awards Friday at The Castaway in Burbank.
May 3rd, 2008

Week In Review

Just one vacancy remains on Glendale’s executive management team after the City Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed a new fire chief and director of finance.

Volunteers are honored for their heart, excellence

The YWCA recognized eight volunteers who have made contributions in the community during the 11th annual Legacy Luncheon and Heart & Excellence Awards Friday at The Castaway in Burbank.

BRIEFLY

Taste of Montrose is this weekend

Brand-new day for shoppers

They came, they marveled, they shopped.
May 2nd, 2008

A taste of Americana

Tony Bennett’s voice may be among the many that will emanate from hidden speakers at the Americana at Brand for years, but to herald the opening of the development, Bennett and his band showed up in person.

BRIEFLY

Association to host annual fundraiser

Students stage May Day march

SOUTHEAST GLENDALE — A group of 65 Hoover High School students walked off campus Thursday shortly after 1 p.m. to participate in a May Day march to City Hall.

Workday is a family affair

Nicolas Ortega quite possibly owes his very existence to the city of Glendale.
May 1st, 2008

BRIEFLY

Americana opening activities
April 30th, 2008

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Rim of the Valley study passes House

Teenager hit in drive-by shooting

NORTHWEST GLENDALE — An 18-year-old man was shot multiple times in the torso Wednesday morning in what police believe was a gang-related drive-by shooting, which took place less than a block from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
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