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Burbank High School’s Class of 2023 reached the end of their high school career with hundreds of attendees cheering them on at Memorial Field for the May 26 graduation ceremony. More than 500 of the graduates gathered on the field and took the stage in front of their loved...

Burbank High School Seniors Reach Milestone

The more than 600 members of the Burroughs High School’s Class of 2023 were lauded for their achievements at Memorial Field during a ceremony on May 25. As the seniors anticipated their special moment on the field, Associated Student Body President Ever Huerta gave the opening welcome speech to hundreds of families and students filling the crowd. Principal Matt Chambers congratulated the class and gave his endearing speech to the students.

Burroughs High School Sends Off Graduates

Military and police veterans, members of the Burbank Veterans Committee, local leaders and the Burbank community gathered at the McCambridge Park War Memorial for “a time of song, word, remembrance and celebration” in honor of those who fell in the service of the U.S. military. The event kicked...

City Comes Together for Memorial Day Event

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San Gabriel, CA

It all began when Fred Yoshimura left Japan for California in 1917. He leased a small area of land to start Mission Nursery in 1923. One year later, Yoshimura met and married Mitoko Naito. In 1942, the family was sent to Gila River Relocation Center and was forced to sell the nursery. In 1945, they were released and opened San Gabriel Nursery & Florist across the street from the original location.

Blooming Since 1923: San Gabriel Nursery & Florist Celebrates Centennial

Kansas State

The play “Back Porch” recently premiered at Victory Theatre in Burbank. The production will run through July 9. With a charming coming-of-age story, “Back Porch” pays homage to the classic play that inspired the Columbia film, as well as the art of movie making. The play is set in 1955, when Hollywood descends upon a small Kansas town to shoot scenes for the film “Picnic,” starring William Holden and Kim Novak.

Sparks Fly in ‘Back Porch’ at the Victory Theatre

Among the greatest quotes to capture the act of caring were said by two legendary philosophers who each saw the world, and those in it, from a unique perspective. Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead perfectly captured the power of caring when she said: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.”

Family Service Agency Walks With Care

San Marino, CA

Jane Haladay was recently named the 2023 recipient of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. The coveted award is presented to a tenured faculty member at each UNC System institution for excellent and exceptional undergraduate teaching over a sustained period. “It’s a real...

SMHS Graduate Receives Award for Excellence in Teaching

Glendale’s Public Works Department received kudos from City Council recently in conjunction with National Public Works Week, using the opportunity to discuss a list of local projects designated under Measure R initiatives. The public works upgrades, councilmembers noted at their May 23 meeting, will include fixing the freeway on-ramps...

City Council Reviews Measure R Projects

The city of Glendale is searching for volunteers to help remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River on Saturday, June 10, from 8-11 a.m., at the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk, located at 300 Paula Ave. Volunteers should bring water and wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing. Tools...

City Seeks Volunteers to Clear Pathways Near L.A. River

The Chinese Club of San Marino presented a check for $1,000 to the Titanium Robotics club. The robotics club was started more than 20 years ago by an engineer at NASA. The mission of the club is to provide opportunities in STEM for everyone no matter their age, race, gender or background. Titanium Robotics is one of the largest student organizations at San Marino High School with more than 50 active members.

Robotics Group Receives $1,000 Donation from Chinese Club

Charges are pending against a hit-and-run suspect who allegedly struck a 28-year-old Glendale man, leaving him with a skull fracture and bleeding to the brain along with other injuries, the Glendale Police Department police reported. The victim, who has an intellectual disability and epilepsy, was walking to work on May...

Charges Pending in Hit-and-Run

Alhambra, CA

The San Marino Police and Fire departments will be holding joint rescue task force trainings in June at the Stoneman building to help the departments prepare for a possible mass shooting incident, Police Chief John Incontro said. “We want them to know from the beginning what they will need to...

Joint Rescue Task Force Trains Eyes on Saving Lives

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Ochoa Steps Down as GHS Football Coach

First published in the Feb. 4 print issue of the Glendale News-Press. Glendale High School’s Jacob Ochoa stepped down from his position as head coach of...

Ochoa Steps Down as GHS Football Coach

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