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:
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.

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