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A Noise Within play is one not to miss

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Montrose peace vigil is misunderstood

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
City leaders must be more accountable

Cuba Gooding Jr. revealed his personality quickly in the 1996 movie “Jerry Maguire.” Give people enough time, and they’ll reveal themselves in unexpected ways. Likewise, watch the decisions of those who get elected to office, listen carefully to their words, follow their advocacy, and a panorama of their personality begins to come through even above the well-prepared campaign speech.

EDITORIAL:
It’s time for speeders to slow down

The time to crack down on speeders in Glendale and Burbank is long overdue.

MAILBAG

Something can’t be had for nothing

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
New mayor is making things happen

I think congratulations are in order for Mayor John Drayman.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
‘Research’ not what it’s cracked up to be

In a lengthy letter in the April 8 Glendale News-Press, Mike Michaelian argued against anthropogenic carbon dioxide as a cause of global warming (“‘Carbon footprint’ merely a benign phrase,” Mailbag).

Community Commentaries    ( top )

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Americana has a couple of things to iron out

Congratulations, Glendale! Our little burg can burst with pride for our new town center, the Americana at Brand.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
City rules are established for good reasons

A lot of things are different in Glendale from other Southern California cities.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Battle against restaurant is not warranted

Having read several articles in the Glendale News-Press regarding my client, the Montrose Collection, and its principals, I do not believe that your readers have a complete explanation of the basis of the dispute.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Things are a bit 'mushy' on the dais

Maybe it’s time we have partisan politics at the local level. Maybe it’s time to end the mushy policies that don’t appear linked to any solid philosophical conviction.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Immigrants here illegally strain area’s resources

The headline on the Glendale Community College mock graduation story Wednesday said it was a fight for student rights, but it’s no such thing (“A fight for students’ rights”). It’s a fight for illegal aliens to get free handouts from American taxpayers.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Public needs to support education

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed statewide budget cuts would mean $10 million in less funding for the Glendale Unified School District next year.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
It’s inconsiderate to ignore signals

Do you know how to increase your IQ by 40 points? Tell me if you know, I could use help. I do know how so many are able to reduce their IQ by 40 points — it’s simple, just get behind the wheel of a car.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
New rules in council chambers need tweaks

In movies as in real life, getting the right actor for the right part is crucial. On April 15 we experienced before our eyes Mayor John Drayman’s transformation in an act worthy of Hollywood’s best (“Mayor Drayman faces first salvo,” April 17).

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Not quite done with debate on the science of smoking

I thought I was done with the real science debate over outdoor environment tobacco smoke, but I was motivated to write again after the last Mailbag letter from Linda Aragon “College study confirms ban’s basis,” Wednesday.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Annual Day of Silence should be listened to

Dan Kimber’s column on Friday about the controversy surrounding the Day of Silence this coming Friday is very troubling (“Day of Silence may prove resounding,” Education Matters). I am particularly concerned about a local Armenian TV program reporting inaccurate homophobic nonsense regarding the Day of Silence.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Smokers are waging war on the population

On Oct. 27, a smoker started a fire in a Glendale apartment building, causing damage to the building and contents. Fortunately, no one was killed or seriously injured (“Cigarette starts apartment fire,” Oct. 30, 2007)

POL POSITION:
Ending gang violence is a high priority

Recent gang violence in our communities serves as a reminder that public safety is a priority.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
City Council meeting regulars have it good

My, oh my. Regarding “Mayor Drayman faces first salvo,” on Thursday: You can already see the conspiracy mongers busy at work, spinning away — from the “lefties” like Dick Seeley (“Public comment change was not a big surprise,” Letter to the Editor, Friday), who just know that the mayor’s shift of oral communications to the end of the council meeting is a long-in-the-works, right-wing government plot, to Herbert Molano’s blunt-faced, and typically misplaced, fury (“Speaking move is what officials wanted,” Mailbag, Friday) at having his Tuesday night personal TV show moved from prime time to late night after ages of demagoguing issues, sniping at decent people who simply disagree with him and spilling out endless barrels of ink in the Glendale News-Press.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Demonstrating at Vietnam War memorial disrespectful

Regarding “Battle lines are drawn,” March 15: Yes, there are two points of view in the Montrose/La Crescenta area.

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Knowledge of road rules can go a long way

Traffic safety has become a perennial topic of conversation in Glendale.

Editorials    ( top )

EDITORIAL:
City made right moves for top posts

Congratulations and good luck to Glendale’s newest city leaders: Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Finance Director Bob Elliot.

EDITORIAL:
New method at council meetings just might work

At first blush Mayor John Drayman’s move to push the City Council meetings’ oral communications period to the end of meetings in order to speed up the agenda seemed like a train wreck of an idea.

EDITORIAL:
We must never forget Armenian Genocide

On the face of it, the Armenian Genocide is about Armenians. But it must serve as a lesson to all mankind, so that the tragic events of the past never become the fate of new generations.

Letters    ( top )

MAILBAG

School cuts would hurt all of society

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Not much puppy love for the Americana

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

News on golf course was encouraging

MAILBAG

General Growth missed a chance

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Mayor Drayman is getting the job done

I disagree with Bernard Pastrana (“L.A. not the answer for council meetings,” Mailbag, Monday). Moving oral communication to the end of City Council meetings does not make Mayor John Drayman any less a representative of the people. The weekly City Council agenda represents “the people’s business.”

MAILBAG

Association backs new arts group

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Resident gives some kudos to Caruso

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Fireworks blasts were uncalled for

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Students just need education

The Glendale News-Press front page covering the Day of Silence, quoting participants’ various — some lame, some effervescent — statements was, let’s say, impressive (“Speaking out with silence,” April 26.)

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Writer had it wrong on ‘Day of Silence’

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Ideas in letter are roots for intolerance

MAILBAG

Many good reasons to leave bees be

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Freedom of speech vital in this debate

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Superintendent’s stance was correct

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Program was more than memorable

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Airport didn’t arrive overnight

Regarding people’s complaints about airport noise and the proposed curfew (“Airport curfew up for review,” April 2): What is so important about the year 1930? It’s when Bob Hope Airport, then known as United Airport, started operation here in Burbank.

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Give the Americana at Brand a chance

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Letter diminishes service in real war

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Foundation seeking best for students

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Moving comments to end is grave injustice

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Alternate vision on Americana was weak

MAILBAG

Property above Brand Park a shame

MAILBAG

Council-backed trade agreements are wrong

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Public comment change was not a big surprise

It is not too surprising that oral communication has finally been moved to the end of the City Council meeting, since it’s been in the works, off and on, for years (“Mayor Drayman faces first salvo,” Thursday).

MAILBAG

Single-owned eatery should be supported

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