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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
NewsA ‘Brand’ new history will be covered in talk
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.
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. A ‘Brand’ new history will be covered in talk
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.
Mickey, Donald and Pluto are some of the characters who are on display as works of art at the Forest Lawn Museum.
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. 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. Glendale’s police chief on top list for sheriff Zarian to talk new ‘Brand’ identity Zarian to talk new ‘Brand’ identity Garden Tour to include 12 gardens
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.
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. Americana shuttle service to continue 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. 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. Americana shuttle service to continue 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. 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.
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. 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. Taste of Montrose is this weekend They came, they marveled, they shopped. Nicolas Ortega quite possibly owes his very existence to the city of Glendale. Association to host annual fundraiser 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. 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. Americana opening activities Rim of the Valley study passes House Previous News HeadlinesMay 13th, 2008 The spotlight will be directed at local artistsThe 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.May 11th, 2008 Week In ReviewThe 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.May 10th, 2008 Week In ReviewThe 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.May 9th, 2008 May 8th, 2008 News-Press publisher gets promotionGLENDALE — 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.Scott appointed to chancellor roleState 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 approvalCITY 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.PAINTING PROBLEM GETS CURBEDPublic 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 poolThe 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.May 5th, 2008 Celebrating traditionsArmenian 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 ReviewJust 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, excellenceThe 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 ReviewJust 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, excellenceThe 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 2nd, 2008 A taste of AmericanaTony 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.Students stage May Day marchSOUTHEAST 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 affairNicolas Ortega quite possibly owes his very existence to the city of Glendale.May 1st, 2008 April 30th, 2008 Teenager hit in drive-by shootingNORTHWEST 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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