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Video: Why should President Obama recognize the Armenian genocide?
Glendale Community College students were given a white board, pen and a chance to send President Obama a message. In one photo, Glendale locals answered one question: Why should the president officially recognize the Armenian genocide? Lori...
Tags: Genocide, Hate Crimes, Barack Obama, Massacres, Social Media
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Intersections: A coroner delves into his family's past
When retired coroner investigator and La Crescenta resident Vidal Herrera took a reporter to visit the L.A. County coroner's office last May, he didn't expect his questions about the building's history to unravel a long-buried and traumatic family history...Tags: Mexico, Immigration, Vanderbilt University , Civil Rights, Migration
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On Education: Journalism student has earned his dream
Angel Silva talks shop like the journalist he is. Sitting last month in the office of El Vaquero, the student newspaper at Glendale Community College, the 20-year-old described traveling to Sacramento to cover the March in March protests, staged by...Tags: Immigration, Mexico, Colleges and Universities, Journalism, California State University, Fullerton
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Intersections: Working to stop the cycle of violence
A two-week event that aims to raise awareness about gender violence began this week and will continue until early December in an effort to engage local, national and international communities and strengthen work about a global problem that knows no...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Minority Groups, Sex Crimes, Civil Rights, Health Organizations
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Intersections: Descendants of the Tongva look to their past
Long before Los Angeles made its name as the entertainment capital of the world and became known for traffic, diversity, great weather and coveted In-N-Out burgers, it was home to an indigenous peoples known as the Tongva, who lived and thrived in the...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Genocide, Civil Rights, Columbus Day, Justice and Rights
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August A. Giraldi, D.D.S. July 18, 1911 ¿ Sept. 25, 2012
August A. Giraldi, a longtime resident of La Canada-Flintridge, passed away peacefully at the age of 101. He led a wonderful life of accomplishment and generosity. He was known and loved for his positive attitude and his willingness to pass on his...Tags: Charity, Dentistry and Dental Health, Family, Polio, Healthy Diet
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Right to life extends to conception
What right to life do people have if they truly believe a conceived human baby has no right to live? All our lives become so cheap. Dolores Francis GlendaleTags: Politics
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Think Again: U.S. missteps hurt credibility abroad
With the recent celebration of the 21st anniversary of Armenia’s independence, we should note that Americans of Armenian descent have helped, participated or, in many instances, just watched from the sidelines as the country has tried to stabilize...Tags: Armenia, U.S. Department of State, Yerevan (Armenia), U.S. Embassy, Political Systems
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Set limits on government intrusion
In regards to the editorial “Smoking issue will linger for a while,” Sept. 29: Without government getting involved in any way, people can decide by themselves if they want to live in non-smoking apartments or hang out in smoke-filled dive...Tags: Politics
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Smoking in homes is not a government problem
I read in the News-Press an article (“Smoking restrictions back to dais,” Sept. 25) about the Glendale City Council considering a law that would make it a violation to smoke in your apartment. I do not see why this a government problem....Tags: Rentals, Politics
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On the Town: Luncheon raises dough for Meals on Wheels
For the 35th year, Church Women United of Glendale put on their all-you-can-eat Salad Bar Luncheon to benefit the Salvation Army’s “Meals on Wheels” program. On July 24 more than 200 hungry salad-eaters each paid an $8 donation for lunch...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Breads, Salads
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Pet-sale ban speaks of larger trend
How ironic that a story on Glendale's ban on the sale of cats and dogs should be in the News-Press on the Fourth of July (“Ban covers cats, dogs”). While we are celebrating our nation's independence, buying our groceries in mandated...Tags: Animals, Politics
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