NEWS
By Dan Evans, dan.evans@latimes.com | May 3, 2014
In the wake of the discussions by the Community Advisory Boards for the Burbank Leader and Glendale News-Press, I want to announce a number of adjustments and tweaks to our offerings and features. Not all of the suggestions of the two boards have been directly implemented as yet, but I'm happy to report a number of things have already occurred or are about to go live. In particular, the News-Press board asked that the paper look to hiring reporters who are already part of the Glendale community.
SPORTS
By Charles Rich, charles.rich@latimes.com | May 2, 2014
With plenty at stake, Tina Karwasky didn't have to think too much before stepping on to the court. Knowing it would come down to a winner-take-all match against Great Britain for the prestigious International Tennis Federation Maureen Connolly Cup, Karwasky tried to remain calm. While it proved to be hard at first for Karwasky, a Glendale resident of more than 20 years, the adrenaline eventually began to flow while teaming with Susan Wright to post a 6-4, 6-2 victory against Sue Bartlett and Anne Clark on April 25 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. to lead the United States past Great Britain, 2-1. It marked the eighth straight year that the United States won the competition in the women's 55 and over bracket.
NEWS
By Kelly Corrigan, kelly.corrigan@latimes.com | April 16, 2014
Reaction from Glendale school board members on transferring the Sagebrush territory to La Cañada Unified was mixed Tuesday night during the board's first public discussion of the issue since 350 people attended a town-hall meeting last month and most of the speakers supported the move. “At the end of the day, I think it's the best move for all of us,” said school board member Greg Krikorian. “Far too many times, elected bodies bump heads.” Board member Christine Walters lauded La Cañada city officials as well as school officials in both districts for creating a “democratic process” that has involved hearing input from residents at public meetings and entering into monthslong negotiations that has resulted, in part, in a six-year phase-in plan.
NEWS
April 11, 2014
Good morning, readers! Today is Thursday, April 10, 2014. The high is predicted to reach 82 and low 58 in the Glendale region. These are the top headlines in your area this morning: Retired Col. Nancy Sumner, a Glendale resident and a Burbank High School graduate, was recently appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to serve on the California Community College Board of Governors , a 17-member group responsible for helping guide and...
NEWS
By Kelly Corrigan, kelly.corrigan@latimes.com | April 3, 2014
Mary Boger assumed the position of president of the Glendale Unified school board Tuesday during its annual reorganization meeting. Meanwhile, Nayiri Nahabedian, who has served as the board's president during the past year, said in her closing remarks that she has grown to appreciate the board's ability "to work through things together [and] for our ability to struggle through things together. " She said board members have strived to listen to the community. "We've had many parents and community members be present and give their input, ideas and concerns, and their kudos to us," she said.
NEWS
By Kelly Corrigan, kelly.corrigan@latimes.com | March 14, 2014
The Glendale school board unanimously voted this week to extend Glendale Unified Supt. Dick Sheehan's contract through 2018. Sheehan - who previously served as a deputy superintendent for the district - took the helm in 2010, replacing Michael Escalante. That year, Sheehan made a base salary of $240,000 with a contract through June 2014. Aside from extending the time that Sheehan will serve at the helm of Glendale Unified through the next four years, the terms of his contract and salary remain the same as they were in 2010, which call on him to supervise the instruction and business affairs of the district.
NEWS
By Kelly Corrigan, kelly.corrigan@latimes.com | March 13, 2014
With a formal vote this week, the Glendale school board established the paths that students in dual-language immersion classes will take through high school . Of all the high schools, Hoover High will be home to the most languages. The school will be home to French, German, Italian, Spanish and Korean dual-language programs. Hoover will also host an Armenian dual language program and the district's Armenian heritage program where students study that country's culture and literature.
NEWS
By Dan Evans, dan.evans@latimes.com | March 7, 2014
A bit less than a month ago, about two dozen people squeezed into a conference room at the Glendale YWCA, all there to share their feelings about the Glendale News-Press. The Wednesday evening meeting marked the inaugural of the paper's Community Advisory Board, something I hope to make a tradition for both the News-Press and the Burbank Leader. (As I write this, I am finalizing the time, date and venue for the Leader's community board, tentatively slated for later this month.) The purpose is simple: In order to serve its communities, the paper and its editor need to know what readers care about and couldn't care less about; what they like about our coverage and what makes them cringe, blanch or yawn.
SPORTS
By Edgar Melik-Stepanyan | January 25, 2014
Glendale Community College's baseball team is well aware of its recent history. The Vaqueros have won three consecutive Western State Conference Southern Division championships, they just had four players named to the preseason All-American list and they're ranked in the top 10 by the California Community College Athletic Assn. Their success has been noticed by high school athletes wishing to continue to play at the next level and other community college players, including David Whitaker, a Crescenta Valley High graduate who transferred to Glendale college from Pasadena City College.
NEWS
December 16, 2013
Good morning readers. Time to shake the sleep out of your eyes, get the coffee going, and slide into the week with these news headlines from around the 818 area code. Today is Monday, Dec. 16. Your humble narrator and editor, Dan Evans, is urging all interested parties to apply for the News-Press or Leader Community Advisory Boards . The Glendale board will meet in Februrary, and the Burbank one will meet in March. Read more about the details by following the link. Glendale News-Press A three-alarm blaze broke out above Paradise Pastry in Glendale , closing the popular bakery and cafe while the owners assess the damage.