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Commissioners float 2013 parade concept
After the controversy surrounding Glendale's circus elephant float for the last Tournament of Roses Parade, city commissioners are recommending a design for the next go around that focuses more on industry. Earlier this month, the proposed 2013 design...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Politics, Circuses, Animals, Festive Events
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Truisms on the transfer of utility funds
In the ongoing back-and-forth over the legality — or even prudence — of transferring revenues from Glendale’s municipal utility to the city’s own coffers to help pay for public services, it may help to distill the spat into a set...Tags: Politics, Public Officials
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Electric rates may rise
Glendale Water & Power expects to increase electricity rates more than 6% over multiple years to generate roughly $13 million annually — continuing a steady course of ever-rising costs for consumers as the utility struggles to balance operating...Tags: Politics, Google+, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Electricity Production and Distribution
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Glendale's smart grid project is out of money
As Glendale nears the end of its $70-million smart grid project, officials say they're out of money and need more time. City officials said this week they have asked the U.S. Department of Energy for an extension to the March 2013 deadline to finish...
Tags: Politics, Google+, Media Industry, Technology, Science and Technology
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Senate passes high-speed rail funding, which now goes to governor
The state Senate voted to fund California's ambitious high-speed rail project on Friday, handing a major victory to Gov. Jerry Brown and the Obama administration. The $8-billion legislation will fund the project's first stretch, covering 130 miles from...Tags: Politics, Los Angeles Times, Executive Branch, Jerry Brown, Chris Megerian
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Think Again: Don't take public safety net for granted
While the consumerism around July 4th is hard to avoid, planning barbecues, having friends over and watching fireworks give me pause to reflect on things that I appreciate about our country. I spent the last week in senior-level emergency preparedness...Tags: Politics, Safety of Citizens, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010), Disasters and Accidents, FEMA
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Council calls off planned 'road diet'
Glendale's first road diet has hit the brakes for now as the City Council on Tuesday backed off of slimming down a one-mile stretch of North Glendale road that was set to gain two designated bike paths later this month. The city has tabled a so-called...
Tags: Politics, Google Inc., Public Officials
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GWP workers vie for early retirement option
Glendale Water & Power workers, upset that they are ineligible for an early retirement program slated to save the city $9 million, urged the City Council to give them the incentive as well. Utility workers aligned with the city's newest union, which has...
Tags: Politics, Environmental Issues, Unions, Employees, Matt Doyle
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Council Oks Veterans Village
Once slated for a multifamily housing project, to be built by an affordable housing developer that the city is now suing for fraud, a central Glendale site is on its way to becoming a “Veterans Village.” With a unanimous vote, the City...
Tags: Politics, Personal Income, Credit and Debt, Housing and Urban Planning, Taxation
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Steve Zurn takes over lead GWP role
Public Works Director Steve Zurn's main task in his new role as interim head of Glendale Water & Power will be to conduct an extensive review of the utility's operations, City Manager Scott Ochoa said this week. His marching orders come one week after...
Tags: Politics, Public Officials
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Future set for vacant lot
A parcel in the heart of Glendale that has been vacant for more than 20 years, except for occasional filming activity, may soon get a permanent resident. The City Council on Tuesday narrowly approved a six-story building with more than 200 apartments,...Tags: Arts and Culture, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Politics, Architecture, Public Officials
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Early retirement option generates strong interest among Glendale city employees
It appears that the early retirement plan offered up by city officials as a way to cut down on the number of potential lay-offs at City Hall is getting strong interest from employees. A recent survey, unveiled at the City Council meeting thsi week,...
Tags: Politics, Layoffs and Downsizing, Matt Doyle, Job Layoffs, Public Officials
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