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Private-property rights must be protected
In 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a longstanding interpretation of the U.S. Constitution limiting government’s power of eminent domain to public projects, like roads, bridges and government buildings. Despite widespread opposition from most...Tags: Property, U.S. Supreme Court, Robin Hood, Elections, Glendale (Los Angeles, California)
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League still urging independent thinking
The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920, when passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing any citizen the right to vote regardless of their sex, appeared imminent. Anticipating approval of the amendment, members of the National American Woman...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Local Elections, Toys, Elections, Aging
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Bag ban puts too much burden on consumer
This past Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 1, with Supervisor Don Knabe absent, to ban plastic shopping bags in all markets and convenience stores in the county's unincorporated areas — home to 1.5 million residents ("...Tags: Don Knabe, Business, Economy, Business and Finance, Los Angeles, Glendale (Los Angeles, California)
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Women of Las Candelas serve youth
Las Candelas formed in 1953 when several local women banded together to support a friend with a child at Camarillo State Mental Hospital. One by one, the women accompanied their friend as she went to see her child. While there, they heard stories of...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Medical Services, Elections, Mental Health, Health
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From the Back Pew: Let's end the abuse
This week, I was privileged to attend the second meeting of the Saving Lives Glendale Coalition, of which I am a member.
The coalition is working at a time when drug and alcohol abuse is at the forefront of community attention, not just in Glendale, but...Tags: Drug Trafficking, Tobacco Addiction, Crimes, Judaism, Social Issues
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Mailbag: Candidates deserving of honors
Congratulations to the Glendale News-Press for your excellent article on the two local citizens currently being considered for the Citizens Redistricting Commission ("Two locals still in the hunt for seats," Sept. 10). It was balanced and accurate and...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Google Inc., Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Elections, Dog (animal)
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A wild bonding experience
Some people volunteer in hospitals or libraries, but others babysit escape artist orangutans and dig worms for hungry foxes.
The Los Angeles Zoo enlists 800 volunteers from high school teens to retirees throughout the Los Angeles area, many of whom live...Tags: Animals, Ecosystems, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Endangered Species, Science
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Mailbag: Bailiff had something against Capri pants
Bailiff had something against Capri pants I had an appointment on Sept. 27 to appear in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Glendale. The "why" of it doesn't matter. On the courtroom door was a sign indicating that appropriate attire must be worn in...Tags: Will Rogers, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles, Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Local Government
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Mailbag: Gatto bill pushes the right buttons
Finally, an elected official with some good fiscal sense. This is exactly why I voted for Mike Gatto, and why I am thankful he represents Glendale today ("Bill may provide relief for Bell scandal," Aug. 28). It is simply wrong for the people of...Tags: Water Restrictions, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Mental Health
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Rally around the family
Losing a young child to cancer is hard enough, but throw in the financial stress of funeral expenses, and it can be overwhelming. That's when the best of a community can step in, and in Glendale, it often does. When the El Mexicano Meat Market set up a...Tags: Family, Crime, Law and Justice, Charity, Crimes, Social Issues
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Job loss cannot be forgotten
Has Robert Morrison really lived in California during the last 40 years ("Easy decisions on election day," Oct. 27)? Gov. Jerry Brown had a negative record as his appointment of Rose Bird to the state Supreme Court, and his nickname "Governor Moonbeam"...Tags: Democratic Party, Local Elections, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Elections, Executive Branch
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710 extension would improve Glendale traffic
The Glendale News-Press article of Oct. 22 titled "Najarian wants to know what tunnel would cost" is creating an impression that Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian's reasoning is stimulated by the self-serving interests of the La Caņada residents. However, it is...Tags: Road Transportation, Local Elections, Board of Directors, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Elections
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