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A Noise Within play is one not to miss
Last Updated Monday, May 12, 2008 10:36 PM PDTMAILBAG
Montrose peace vigil is misunderstood
Last Updated Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:19 PM PDT
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.
Last Updated Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:19 PM PDTEDITORIAL:
It’s time for speeders to slow down
The time to crack down on speeders in Glendale and Burbank is long overdue.
Last Updated Friday, May 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDTMAILBAG
Something can’t be had for nothing
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:51 PM PDTCOMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
New mayor is making things happen
I think congratulations are in order for Mayor John Drayman.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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).
Last Updated Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:03 PM PDT
Community Commentaries
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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.
Last Updated Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:21 PM PDTCOMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
City rules are established for good reasons
A lot of things are different in Glendale from other Southern California cities.
Last Updated Friday, May 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:59 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:53 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:53 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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).
Last Updated Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:18 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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)
Last Updated Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:45 PM PDTPOL POSITION:
Ending gang violence is a high priority
Recent gang violence in our communities serves as a reminder that public safety is a priority.
Last Updated Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:05 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:13 PM PDTCOMMUNITY 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.
Last Updated Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:25 PM PDTCOMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Knowledge of road rules can go a long way
Traffic safety has become a perennial topic of conversation in Glendale.
Last Updated Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:16 PM PDTEditorials
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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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:53 PM PDTEDITORIAL:
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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTEDITORIAL:
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.
Last Updated Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:13 PM PDTLetters
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School cuts would hurt all of society
Last Updated Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:21 PM PDTMAILBAG
Not much puppy love for the Americana
Last Updated Friday, May 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDTLETTER TO THE EDITOR
News on golf course was encouraging
Last Updated Friday, May 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDTMAILBAG
General Growth missed a chance
Last Updated Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:03 PM PDTLETTER 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.”
Last Updated Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:03 PM PDTMAILBAG
Association backs new arts group
Last Updated Tuesday, May 6, 2008 10:27 PM PDTMAILBAG
Resident gives some kudos to Caruso
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:53 PM PDTMAILBAG
Fireworks blasts were uncalled for
Last Updated Sunday, May 4, 2008 10:38 PM PDTLETTER 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.)
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:53 PM PDTMAILBAG
Writer had it wrong on ‘Day of Silence’
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:53 PM PDTMAILBAG
Ideas in letter are roots for intolerance
Last Updated Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:31 PM PDTMAILBAG
Many good reasons to leave bees be
Last Updated Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:24 PM PDTMAILBAG
Freedom of speech vital in this debate
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTMAILBAG
Superintendent’s stance was correct
Last Updated Monday, April 28, 2008 10:20 PM PDTMAILBAG
Program was more than memorable
Last Updated Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:18 PM PDTLETTER 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.
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTMAILBAG
Give the Americana at Brand a chance
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTMAILBAG
Letter diminishes service in real war
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTMAILBAG
Foundation seeking best for students
Last Updated Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDTMAILBAG
Moving comments to end is grave injustice
Last Updated Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:45 PM PDTMAILBAG
Alternate vision on Americana was weak
Last Updated Monday, April 21, 2008 11:11 PM PDTMAILBAG
Property above Brand Park a shame
Last Updated Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:05 PM PDTMAILBAG
Council-backed trade agreements are wrong
Last Updated Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:13 PM PDTLETTER 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).
Last Updated Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:25 PM PDTMAILBAG
Single-owned eatery should be supported
Last Updated Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:25 PM PDT
Previous Opinion Headlines
May 11th, 2008
A lot of things are different in Glendale from other Southern California cities. The time to crack down on speeders in Glendale and Burbank is long overdue. Not much puppy love for the Americana News on golf course was encouraging May 10th, 2008
A lot of things are different in Glendale from other Southern California cities. The time to crack down on speeders in Glendale and Burbank is long overdue. Not much puppy love for the Americana News on golf course was encouraging May 9th, 2008
Something can’t be had for nothing May 8th, 2008
General Growth missed a chance Give the Americana at Brand a chance Foundation seeking best for students 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.” I think congratulations are in order for Mayor John Drayman. May 7th, 2008
Association backs new arts group 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. May 6th, 2008
Resident gives some kudos to Caruso May 5th, 2008
Fireworks blasts were uncalled for 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. May 4th, 2008
Congratulations and good luck to Glendale’s newest city leaders: Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Finance Director Bob Elliot. 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.) Writer had it wrong on ‘Day of Silence’ May 3rd, 2008
Writer had it wrong on ‘Day of Silence’ Congratulations and good luck to Glendale’s newest city leaders: Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Finance Director Bob Elliot. 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.) May 2nd, 2008
Ideas in letter are roots for intolerance 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. May 1st, 2008
Many good reasons to leave bees be Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed statewide budget cuts would mean $10 million in less funding for the Glendale Unified School District next year. April 30th, 2008
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. Freedom of speech vital in this debate