The Glendale Police Dept. has launched a FREE subscription email program known as “APB Glendale.” Residents can sign up for police email notifications that will range from up-coming police events to requests for information on crimes and wanted suspects. This faster system of information exchange helps the public to be safer, and provides the police department with an additional tool in enlisting the public’s help in solving crimes. To subscribe to APB Glendale, visit the police website at http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/police/email_list_signup.asp.
Canyon resident Laurann Cordero wins award
GOCHA Board Member Laurann Cordero was one of two Glendale property owners to win Glendale's "Gem Property Maintenance Award." Congratulations, Laurann!
Read about it in the Glendale News Press.
City Investigates Setback Ordinance Rules on Hollister Terrace
The city has conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the setback ordinance of properties on Hollister Terrace. They have inspected and measured all of the homes on Hollister Terrace and have determined that we are indeed, unique. The city may rezone the street from R1R to R1 which has different setback allowances.
Details can be found in the City Council Minutes 2-10-09 and City Council 2-10-09 attachments . We will update as information comes forth.
Mountain Lion Sighting
Glendale officials announced today that a mountain lion was spotted February 15 in the Verdugo Mountains. The large lion was seen by officers in a Glendale Police Department helicopter while the animal was sunning itself in a clearing. Officials have not said specifically, where in the Verdugo mountains, the sighting took place.
Mountain lions are a natural part of the region’s environment. They usually hunt alone, at night. Lions are very powerful and normally prey upon large animals such as deer. Generally, mountain lions are calm, quiet and elusive. An adult male’s home range can span over 100 square miles; an adult female has a range between 20 – 60 square miles.
In response to the sighting, Glendale officials will be posting signs and flyers at various locations including Deukmejian Wilderness Park and Brand Park. Representatives of the State Fish and Game Department have also been notified. Officials say this is the first mountain lion sighting this year.
Mountain lions are generally described as tawny colored with black-tipped ears and tail. Adult males may be 8 feet long from nose to end of tail and generally weigh between 130 and 150 pounds. Adult females can be 7 feet long and weigh between 65 and 90 pounds.
If You Encounter a Mountain Lion:
• Do not hike or bike alone (go in groups, with adults supervising children)
• Keep children close (keep children within your sight at all times)
• Do not approach a lion, they want to avoid a confrontation
• Do not run from a lion (make eye contact, pick up children without bending down)
• Do not crouch down or bend over
• Do all you can to appear larger (raise your arms, open your jacket, wave arms slowly, talk loudly)
• Fight back if attacked (throw rocks, use sticks, remain standing)
For additional information, please contact the Glendale Park Rangers at (818) 334-9042.
Recycling This Wednesday @ Glenoaks Elementary
This Wednesday, February 11th from 7-9am there will be curbside recycling of all aluminum and plastic cans and bottles in front of Glenoaks Elementary. Even if you don't have kids at the school, your plastic bottles and cans are gladly welcome. Proceeds benefit the students. If you have any questions, please email David Weeks at randomtrans1@earthlink.net.
Thank you for your help.
Our Magical Canyon
I woke up this morning to a double rainbow over the ridge between our canyon and Chevy Chase. The other end of the rainbow came down on the ridge on the other side of our canyon. I thought I'd share.
ECHO Update - "Different Strokes"
We have just been informed that the "Different Strokes" Stroke Support Group Speaker Series sponsored by the Glendale Adventist Medical Center has been cancelled for the time being. This series was recently announced in the current edition of the ECHO on page four. Should the Medical Center reinstate the series, we will post an update here on the website. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Chevy Chase Library - Check It Out
Submitted by: Eileen Young
I like to read. I like convenience. I like to save money. How do I combine these three elements? I use the Chevy Chase branch of the Glendale Public Library. This hidden gem is in jeopardy of being closed due to the the looming budget crisis. I am urging the residents of our canyon to use the library, it’s an amazing resource that is being underutilized. The hours are a bit wonky, but did you know that you can request books online and they will be shipped to that branch? You can even request books from the Pasadena Library system as well.
I read the book section of the Los Angeles Times and make a list of books I find interesting, then I put them on my library request list and I get an email or phone call alerting me when they are available for pick up. Visit the library in person or online at http://library.ci.glendale.ca.us .
The library is located at 3301 E Chevy Chase Dr. (818) 548-2046.
Winter 09 ECHO - Electronic Version
By now, you should have recieved your printed copy of the ECHO canyon newsletter. For your convenience, you can view an electronic version of the ECHO here: 2009 Winter ECHO. You will need a free copy of Adobe's Acrobat reader. If you would like to download this software, click on the button below.
Canyon Smog
Submitted by Randall WiseCanyon Resident
‘Tis the season to be jolly Light the fire And hang the holly…
Many of us in the canyon enjoy using our fireplaces in the winter. The glow of a fire is cheery and it warms the soul as well as the house.
But there are several ways we can enjoy this pleasure. We can load up the fireplace with wood and paper or we can use gas logs or we can have gas logs that also efficiently produce heat for the house.
While gas logs are good the best combination is a gas log fireplace with a firebox designed to produce heat for the house. These units are made in various sizes and can be inserted into an existing fireplace. The gas heats the firebox and a fan then circulates air from the room around the hot box returning warm air to the room. Because the box is sealed – typically with a glass front so we can enjoy the fire – warm air from the room is not sucked up the chimney and out of the house.
Unfortunately a wood burning fireplace is the least desirable option. While it is warm to stand in front of a fire, the warm air rising up the chimney actually sucks warm air out of the room. It also creates soot and ash and finally it creates SMOG in our beautiful canyon. Just one wood fire burning in our canyon can fill half the canyon with smoke.
So if you have a wood burning fireplace and you haven’t investigated other options now might be the time. The advantages in efficiency, safety (soot buildup in a chimney is a fire hazard), convenience and improvement to our environment are worth considering.