Illegal Aliens

Organizations offer endorsements Our nation, our state and our school district face an economic crisis. The Glendale School Management Association (GSMA) that represents principals, school- and district-level administrators, has chosen, after careful thought, to endorse the three current members of the school board: Chakib Sambar, Greg Krikorian and Joylene Wagner. We believe that it is important for the district to be guided by an experienced board of education. Chakib Sambar, Greg Krikorian and Joylene Wagner have proven their ability to make difficult financial choices that protect the education of our students.

James Rogan In areas like Southern California, and all along our nation's southern borders, the problem of alien smuggling is most severe. What was once a trickle of smuggled immigrants has grown to a tide of organized crime smuggling aliens from every corner of the globe. Each year, millions of illegal aliens come to this country by means of smugglers, often called "coyotes." Making the problem more severe is that many of the immigrants are often found wandering in the desert, left for dead.

Inspection plan is bad for city and economy I read Mr. Andrews' letter regarding government intrusion. It's understated. Apparently, Glendale received a government grant to conduct the Mariposa project, which designated a specific area for inspection of rental units at no cost. Based on this project, which is still ongoing, the council adopted an ordinance to inspect 41,084 units once every three years. In the City Council wrap-up in today's News-Press, it was indicated that the property owners will be assessed $24 per year however, I called the city, and it's $24 per unit per year.

Park was victory for all, not a compromise While we appreciate your recognition of our part in one the top news stories of 2006, there was a significant error in your recollection of the events ("Top stories of the year," Dec. 29). The Adams Square Mini Park was not the result of a compromise between a business group that sought a park and residents trying to preserve the gas station. The business group had sought to remove the gas station to allow for the possibility of turning a portion of the park into a parking lot. Not just a park, a parking lot. There was no compromise; they reversed their position at the very last minute before the final council vote.

Must be that new math being taught in La Crescenta I really need someone to explain this to me. The front page of the News-Press on March 31 contained an article noting the [Foothill Design Committee's] approval of a 42,000-square-foot building to be erected on the corner of Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard to house office and retail space and parking for 100-plus cars. The article went on to state there was relief among the neighbors who opposed the plan to turn the same property into a 25-unit retirement home (or assisted-living facility)

GLENDALE — The war in Iraq and foreign policy are among the top issues for candidates running against incumbent Adam Schiff for the 29th Congressional District seat on Nov. 7. "I want to end the war and bring the troops home," said Bill Paparian, a former mayor of Pasadena and a member of the Green Party. He is running against Schiff, a Democrat; Linda Llamas, of the Peace and Freedom Party; Libertarian Jim Keller; and Republican William Bodell. The 29th Congressional District includes Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena.

About 220 years ago, shortly after the American colonies had won their freedom from the British, it became quite apparent that the Articles of Confederation formulated by the new nation were unworkable as a governing document. So, in 1786, at the instigation of James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, a convention was agreed upon to be held in Philadelphia. A few statesmen such as Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee, refused to attend and serve. But, eventually, despite bad roads, bad weather and a lack of money in some cases, the convention began debate in May, 1787, with members from nine of the colonies present, among them George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.