— Crescenta Valley Town Council President Steve Pierce on the erroneous evacuation order sent to La Crescenta residents in Monday’s early-morning hours.
“I am enjoying the fans because that’s one thing Michael enjoyed, the fans.”
— Michael Jackson fan Wan Ali on Jackson’s service at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
“It’s beautiful with the tiles, statues and paintings . . . the nicest thing is for people to visit, and for someone as special as Michael, to bring some flowers.”
— Morrie Fiss, who expects his Glendale Flower Mart to benefit from its prime location across the street from Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
“We believe the teachers can do some magic in those classrooms and, over the 177 days, make up that difference.”
— Michael Escalante, superintendent of the Glendale Unified School District, on losing three school days to the Station fire.
“I think only rain can stop it.”
— Briggs Terrace resident May Lan, referring to the Station fire, which forced her to flee her home as flames bore down on her canyon neighborhood from three sides. She opted to sleep in her car until she was allowed to return.
“Whatever they ask for, we will provide. But they have to pay for it. And they will.”
— Glendale Police Sgt. Tom Lorenz on the estimated $150,000 tab for city and police services provided to Michael Jackson’s family for his funeral Thursday.
“Let me say, the expenses are extraordinary. However, Michael Jackson was extraordinary.”
— Jeryll Cohen, an attorney representing the administrators of Michael Jackson’s estate, which will pay for the funeral costs, including the amount owed to Glendale for city and police services.
