Glendale City Government Watch

At the September 22, 2020 City Council meeting, Paula Devine made a motion to request staff for a report on “a proposed tram in Griffith Park which could negatively impact our Rancho area.” Attempting to sound as if he had something to add on the topic, Ara Najarian demonstrated that…

Between the recent holidays, and Ara Najarian’s irresponsible ‘Dark Days’ (which blackout a City Council meeting monthly), we really haven’t seen many meetings lately.

Ardy Ardashes Kassakhian (Facebook): “A conversation with U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) who is the founder and co-chair of the Armenian Issues Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. We talk about Artsakh, Armenia, the Diaspora and we even touch upon the 2020 US Elections.”

Via Ardy Kassakhian (Facebook) ·Artsakh Ave., Between Broadway & Wilson, Glendale CA · Hosted by Mashinka Firunts Hakopian On November 15th, artists Kamee Abrahamian, Nancy Baker Cahill, Mashinka Hakopian, and Nelli Sargsyan will launch Monument to the Autonomous Republic of Artsakh in Glendale, CA, the site of one of the…

Azbarez News November 2, 2020 Glendale Mayor, City Councilmembers Visit Armenia’s Consul General See The Armenian Weekly for updates on Azerbaijan’s war on Artsakh Crescenta Valley Weekly October 30, 2020 Arrest of Glendale Police Sergeant Mike Woolner KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO October 29, 2020 Police release photos of dangerous driving trend…

The system only works correctly when you exercise your rights. All local polling places are open until 8:00 PM. See the list below for the one nearest you. Pacific Community CenterGymnasium501 S. Pacific Ave.Glendale, CA 91204Map to Location Glendale Express HotelGrand Ballroom450 W. Pioneer Dr.Glendale, CA 91203 Chevy Chase Branch…

Nice to see Ardy Kasakhian getting the word out that this is open to residents. Philip Lanzafame’s Economic Development Department has previously held some of these giveaways for businesses only, excluding residents. Recently, a similar event was available to residents, however, Economic Development failed to inform the public. via Ardy…

At the September 22, 2020 City Council meeting, Paula Devine made a motion to request staff for a report on “a proposed tram in Griffith Park which could negatively impact our Rancho area.” She cited the negative affects the Los Angeles project could have upon the local equestrian community and…

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the Glendale City Council adopted a Resolution recognizing the independence of the Republic of Artsakh and formally called upon the President of the United States and U.S. Congress to recognize the independence of the Republic of Artsakh for the purpose of bringing peace and stability…

The email below was sent today by GUSD Superintendent of Schools, Vivian Ekchian, Ed.D. Please note the inclusion of the GUSD COVID-19 dashboard. www.gusd.net/COVID19Dashboard Dear Glendale Unified Students, Families, Employees and Community: I want to provide you with an update on where we stand in regards to reopening schools for…

KTLA 5 October 27, 2020 Firefighters respond to small brush fire in Glendale Within 40 minutes, it had scorched 8 acres. CBS News Los Angeles October 27, 2020 Evacuations Lifted, Power To Be Restored After Crews Get Handle On Grandview Brush Fire In Glendale Canyon News October 25, 2020 Glendale…

Glendale saw its largest spike in new coronavirus infections last week. On Thursday, October 22, 2020, Los Angeles County reported a record spike of 86 new cases in Glendale (70 more than reported the previous day). On Friday and Saturday, Glendale saw cases increase by 75 and 46 respectively. No…

(Originally posted to Nextdoor 10/16/2020)

At the September 15, 2020 Special City Council Meeting , Council and Staff discussed the standards and review process for wall murals. It was a very interesting meeting, and worth watching the full broadcast version at the link above. Currently, if a mural design has to undergo review, a number…

(Originally posted to Nextdoor 10/17/2020) Also interviewed in the show are: Tanita Harris-Ligons, founder of Black in Glendale (https://www.blackinglendale.org) and member of the Coalition for an Anti-Racist Glendale (https://www.glendaleywca.org/what-were-doing/racialjustice). James W. Loewen, American sociologist, historian, and author of ” Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism.” I have edited…

(Originally posted to Nextdoor 10/17/2020) https://twitter.com/ArdyKassakhian/status/1315355201742630912/photo/1 But it seems our Presidential candidates are deaf to the question. Which US United States Presidential candidate will have the guts to recognize #Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh)? @POTUS @JoeBiden Armenian-American voters in swing states like FL, PN, MI, AZ and others want to know. #StopAzeriAggression…

Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:00 am Total running time: 1:00:09 Host: Maggie LePique Special guests System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, President of Armenia Fund USA, Maria Mahranian, and Councilmember of Glendale CA, Ardy Kassakhian. Discussing the current conflict in Armenia and Azerbaijan to try and better understand the current…

If you were looking for the Glendale Housing Authority – October 20, 2020 and Joint City Council & Housing Authority – October 20, 2020 meetings as they were broadcast, they were nowhere to be found. The City of Glendale failed to stream them and had to upload them to YouTube…