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Friday, May 09, 2008
Politics
President Bush signed the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study into law Thursday, culminating a seven-year effort that now sets in motion a chain of events that could precipitously expand the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. CITY HALL — 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 his colleagues, who said his personal lobbying efforts had undermined the group’s integrity.
SOUTHWEST GLENDALE — Dozens of homeless people from Glendale and surrounding cities got the full treatment Thursday in the basement of St. Mary’s Apostolic Church, from essential medical testing to manicures and haircuts. The Glendale Commission on the Status of Women meets at 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 613 E. Broadway. For more information, call (818) 548-4844.
SPEED LAW ENDORSEMENT
GLENDALE — Sound financial planning has put the Glendale Unified School District in a better position than many districts in California to endure state budget cuts projected for next year and beyond, an outside consultant told the school board on Tuesday night. CITY HALL — The Housing Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved a change of operators for a 13-unit transitional housing facility for abused women that, if it passes federal review, would start to take women and single-mother families who have not suffered from domestic abuse.
LA CRESCENTA — Narcotic experts in law enforcement and medical fields group Salvia divinorum, an herb that causes a hallucinogenic “high” when smoked, with LSD and other noted narcotics, but it’s widely available for over-the-counter purchase.
WASTEWATER CITY HALL — Glendale’s largest homeless services provider, PATH Achieve, is poised to expand its reach if the Housing Authority today approves a plan that would allow the nonprofit to take over a 13-unit transitional housing project for the Glendale YWCA.
GLENDALE — As shoppers began turning out at the recently opened Americana at Brand, the mixed-use megaplex billed as the city’s chief catalyst for downtown redevelopment will stand as an example of the kind of project that might have been impossible to build under a new state law up for voter approval on June 3. BURBANK — Public transportation money usually allocated to Los Angeles County could soon flow to Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena as the area considers forming a regional transportation alliance that would allow the three cities to apply for needed funds.
After seven years working its way in various forms through Congress, Rep. Adam Schiff’s Rim of the Valley Corridor Study, which could pave the way toward more than doubling the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, is finally on its way to the president’s desk.
GLENDALE — Organizers of a convention on Thursday meant to connect the city’s chronically homeless population to myriad health and social services say they need an additional 30 volunteers to pull the event off. Special Meeting — Transportation and Parking Commission meets at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 613. E. Broadway. For more information, call (818) 548-2090.
ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY
CITY HALL — Possible security enhancements at Glendale parks will undergo a thorough vetting in coming weeks after the City Council on Tuesday requested cost estimates for everything from video surveillance to increased lighting.
SOUTHWEST GLENDALE — Municipal campaign reform took center stage at Fire Station 21 Wednesday evening, with regional elections officials fielding questions during a forum as the City Council readies to tackle the issue.
CITY HALL — A projected $9.4-million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2008-09, together with a general-fund reserve that is $5.28 million less than previously thought, had City Council members on Tuesday warning of salary freezes, department cutbacks and a critical review of overtime pay as potential tools to close the gap.
CITY HALL — The Glendale City Council, acting as the Redevelopment Agency, on Tuesday approved a major design overhaul of the Glendale City Center office building, which the owners say is needed to attract corporate tenants.
CITY HALL — 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. CITY HALL — Almost three months after the City Council adopted a new special events policy that increased the cost of renting city facilities, the council will consider offering a discount Tuesday to a local nonprofit for its production of a cultural festival at the Civic Auditorium.
LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS CITY HALL — Northwest Glendale residents are frustrated over what they say has been slow progress in addressing long-term security concerns at Brand Park. Parks officials, meanwhile, are prepared to submit a report to the City Council on Tuesday outlining possible safety enhancements nearly a year after a drive-by shooting at the historic park sparked community uproar.
NORTHWEST GLENDALE — Residents who live along the northern end of the San Fernando Road corridor are bracing for tens of millions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects that are scheduled to enter their major construction phases this year.
The state Senate unanimously approved a bill by state Sen. Jack Scott, whose district includes Glendale and Burbank, that aims to close loopholes in the teacher-credentialing process in order to protect children from sexual predators. The Glendale Historic Preservation Commission meets at 2 p.m. in the Municipal Services Building, 633 E. Broadway. For more information, call (818) 548-2140.
The state Senate unanimously approved a bill by state Sen. Jack Scott, whose district includes Glendale and Burbank, that aims to close loopholes in the teacher-credentialing process in order to protect children from sexual predators.
TRESPASSING ORDINANCE
DOWNTOWN — City officials on Tuesday expressed concern that address signs for Americana at Brand retailers reading “Americana Way” and posted on facades fronting Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue will confuse drivers.
Previous Politics HeadlinesMay 8th, 2008 May 7th, 2008 Authority OKs housing changeCITY HALL — The Housing Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved a change of operators for a 13-unit transitional housing facility for abused women that, if it passes federal review, would start to take women and single-mother families who have not suffered from domestic abuse.Politicians looking to ban herbLA CRESCENTA — Narcotic experts in law enforcement and medical fields group Salvia divinorum, an herb that causes a hallucinogenic “high” when smoked, with LSD and other noted narcotics, but it’s widely available for over-the-counter purchase.District ready to weather budget cutsGLENDALE — Sound financial planning has put the Glendale Unified School District in a better position than many districts in California to endure state budget cuts projected for next year and beyond, an outside consultant told the school board on Tuesday night.May 6th, 2008 Housing project facing changeCITY HALL — Glendale’s largest homeless services provider, PATH Achieve, is poised to expand its reach if the Housing Authority today approves a plan that would allow the nonprofit to take over a 13-unit transitional housing project for the Glendale YWCA.May 5th, 2008 Propositions are in the same domainGLENDALE — As shoppers began turning out at the recently opened Americana at Brand, the mixed-use megaplex billed as the city’s chief catalyst for downtown redevelopment will stand as an example of the kind of project that might have been impossible to build under a new state law up for voter approval on June 3.May 4th, 2008 Transportation alliance eyedBURBANK — Public transportation money usually allocated to Los Angeles County could soon flow to Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena as the area considers forming a regional transportation alliance that would allow the three cities to apply for needed funds.May 3rd, 2008 Transportation alliance eyedBURBANK — Public transportation money usually allocated to Los Angeles County could soon flow to Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena as the area considers forming a regional transportation alliance that would allow the three cities to apply for needed funds.May 2nd, 2008 POLITICAL LANDSCAPE:After seven years working its way in various forms through Congress, Rep. Adam Schiff’s Rim of the Valley Corridor Study, which could pave the way toward more than doubling the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, is finally on its way to the president’s desk. |
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