Glendale News Press

09/27/2025

Life was scheduled to imitate art in lifelong Glendale resident Jennifer Berry’s film “Motherload,” which was to hold its West Coast premiere at the Glendale International Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 26.

Shot entirely in Glendale's Adams Hill neighborhood, "Motherload" is a short film that explores balancing artistic dreams with motherhood.

09/27/2025

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of "The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana," the Brand Associates Reel Art Film Series hosted a screening of the documentary at Brand Library Recital Hall on Thursday, Sept. 11.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of "The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana," the Brand Associates Reel Art Film Series hosted a screening of the documentary at Brand Library Recital Hall

09/26/2025

Chamlian Armenian School is among hundreds of K-12 learning centers across the U.S. that were recently notified they wouldn't be recognized as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School, amid news of the prestigious federal program's cancellation.

Chamlian Armenian School in Glendale is among hundreds of K-12 learning centers across the U.S. that were recently notified they wouldn't be recognized as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School,

09/23/2025

Glendale Community College was recently awarded $640,000 from the California Community College Chancellor's Office aimed at bolstering fire prevention and recovery efforts in the region through expanded career training opportunities.

Fire prevention and recovery efforts have been top of mind for Southern Californians.

09/21/2025

The Armenian Film Society marked its 10th anniversary with a five-day festival that drew international audiences and Hollywood luminaries.

The Armenian Film Society marked its 10th anniversary with a five-day festival that drew international audiences and Hollywood luminaries.The nonprofit organization, founded in 2015 by Armen and Mary Karaoghlanian, held

09/19/2025

Glendale's historic, iconic Alex Theatre has played many roles throughout its 100 years of service.

Glendale's historic, iconic Alex Theatre has played many roles throughout its 100 years of service. Located on Brand Boulevard, the stunning theater was designed by architects Arthur G. Lindley and

09/19/2025

The proposed demolition and redevelopment of the Glendale Garden Apartments and former Sears property in Glendale underscores a growing challenge for local communities: state housing mandates that override local planning preferences.

The proposed demolition and redevelopment of the Glendale Garden Apartments and former Sears property in Glendale underscores a growing challenge for local communities: state housing mandates that override local planning

09/13/2025

Grandmaster Viktor Matviishen of Ukraine captured first place and $5,000 at the 2025 Southern California Open Chess Tournament, which drew more than 300 players from across the country to the Embassy Suites in Glendale from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

Grandmaster Viktor Matviishen of Ukraine captured first place and $5,000 at the 2025 Southern California Open Chess Tournament, which drew more than 300 players from across the country to the

09/12/2025

The Glendale City Council voted Tuesday, Sept.9, to expand the powers of the city's Commission on the Status of Women and directed staff to research creating a similar commission to address challenges facing men and boys.

The Glendale City Council voted Tuesday, Sept.9, to expand the powers of the city's Commission on the Status of Women and directed staff to research creating a similar commission to

09/12/2025

It's been 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks hit the Twin Towers in New York City, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon. Members of Glendale Police and Fire departments and city employees gathered on Thursday to honor the victims of 9/11.

It's been 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks hit the Twin Towers in New York City, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon.

08/31/2025

Glendale's 2025 Community Academy kicked off at the city's municipal services building on Thursday, Aug. 21.

08/30/2025

A U.S. Postal Service carrier who used a garden hose to keep a house fire from jumping to another home while on his route in Glendale received the Postmaster General Hero Award at a ceremony on Aug. 21.

A U.S. Postal Service carrier who used a garden hose to keep a house fire from jumping to another home while on his route in Glendale received the Postmaster General