On The Edge

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Eye on the Ball

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Reminder: boards and commissions deadline is approaching

If you are interested in serving in one of the city's boards or commissions, your time to apply is almost up. I've written several stories about the recent changes to the terms of the city's boards and commissions, so if you want more information about the changes, click here. If you are interested in city government and getting involved in the community, this could be the opportunity for you.

To qualify, you must be a resident of Glendale. For specific commission requirements, visit the city website.

All applications, which can be picked up in the City Clerk’s Office, must be received by Monday at 5:30 p.m.

Police still searching for bank robber

Glendale Police detectives said they haven't received any tips on the whereabouts of a man suspected robbing an East West Bank on Central Avenue on Sept. 16. Police said they thought several photos they released of the bank robber and of a woman he left behind at the bank would have already led to some tips. Anyone with information about the bank robber is asked to call the Robbery Unit at (818) 548-3987. For more details on the robbery and to see photos of the robber, check out the Police Department's website.

Burbank Leader poll

Poll results: A New York woman faces up to 31 years in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle stimulant through the Burbank Airport. What do you think of Bob Hope Airport’s security? (1) Excellent. Officials do a great job of screening passengers and this is a testament to the effectiveness of security. (39 votes, 66%) (2) No. More safety measures should be taken; I don’t feel completely safe with air travel. (5 votes, 8%) (3) Not sure. I’d like to know more about the screening methods used. (15 votes, 25%) Current poll: The FBI is investigating the Burbank Police Department for excessive force and other issues. Do you think the probe is founded? Yes. I believe the claims are valid. No. The department doesn’t need to be investigated by the FBI. Cast your vote now at the BurbankLeader.com.

Glendale News-Press poll

Poll Results: On Wednesday, Glendale News-Press editors and reporters will be at Tavern on the Brand, 208 N. Brand Blvd., to meet you and answer your questions. Will you join us? (1) Yes. I have some questions I’d like to ask. (4 votes, 17%) (2) No. Not this time, but I’d like to have future Meet the Editors opportunities. (19 votes, 83%) Current poll: The City Council wants to review placement of cell towers, but federal laws trumps their ability to do so. Should Glendale have the power to limit towers? Yes. The Council should have a say in where towers are placed. No. It’s a federal issue. Plus, more towers means better service. Cast your vote now at GlendaleNewsPress.com.

Special Olympics come to Flintridge Prep

Flintridge Prepartory School will host the Special Olympics on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. The event is presented in conjunction with Prep's Athletic Council on Leadership, which was formed in 2008  to provide a forum for shared learning of life lessons from team sports, promote and encourage spirit and leadership in the Prep community, and develop community service projects. The organization, which is funded by the Blecksmith family, is composed of Rebels' student athletes and mentors from campus faculty, who will volunteer to help staff the event on Sunday. “We are looking for a story that we can share nationwide as an inspiration and motivation for others to become involved in their community," Flintridge Prep Headmaster Peter Bachmann said in a press release. Flintridge Prep is located at 4543 Crown Ave. in La Canada Flintridge. More information can be accessed by calling the school at (818) 790-1178.

Former Vaquero has season come to a close

When San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez, a three-time All-Star and 2006 National League batting champion was dealt to San Francisco from the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 29, things seemed upbeat. Instead, Sanchez, a former Glendale Community College standout, suffered a pair of injuries, including a season-ending knee injury suffered on Sept. 21. To make matters worse, the Giants (86-73) sputtered down the stretch in the closing weeks and were eliminated from postseason contention Wednesday. Sanchez underwent left-knee surgery Wednesday, with Dr. Ken Akizuki of the Giants’ staff performing the procedure to fix meniscus damage. Sanchez reportedly is expected to be fully recovered before spring training and will begin a rehab stint in Arizona. The Giants, who are in third place in the National League’s West Division behind the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies, haven’t said whether they’ll exercise his $8.1 million option in 2010. They have 10 days after the World Series to decide.

The Early Edition – La Cañada Valley Sun

When danger looms The city of La Cañada Flintridge is pushing to expand the telephone database for its emergency notification system, Alert LCF, to include cellular phone and workplace telephone numbers, public safety coordinator Peter Castro said Wednesday. DA to gather additional pleadings in Costa case The murder trial against Marcos Barbosa Costa will be put off for at least another week as pretrial hearings continue for the truck driver involved in the April 1 crash in La Cañada Flintridge that resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. Board assesses API results, budget concerns There was a sense of accomplishment at the La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board meeting on Tuesday as Lindi Dreibelbis Arthur, director of assessment, research and consolidated programs, gave a detailed presentation on the district’s second place performance in the state’s Academic Performance Index (API). School board candidates to be spotlighted As the La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board race heats up, voters will have the opportunity to meet with and pose questions to the six competing candidates at two upcoming candidates forums. Spartans stun Tologs, 3-0 As the crowd seized and shook, the stadium erupted and the final score said enough: La Cañada had beaten Flintridge Sacred Heart in girls’ volleyball for the first time since 2003, 25-17, 25-15, 25-16. Cover up before stepping out Au naturel, I stepped out our kitchen door and onto the back patio yesterday morning to reach over and turn on the spigot controlling water flow into the pool.

Hot from our fax machine

[caption id="attachment_666" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="Credit: Creative Commons"][/caption] The Glendale-News Press just got a fax that a student from North Hills was named to the Dean's List at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, for the spring semester. Clearly, someone got the wrong number. Either way: Congrats Joseph!