The biggest issue before the City of Glendale right now is what to do about the Grayson Power Plant. Glendale Water & Power (GWP) has developed a proposal to replace the old gas-fired Grayson Power Plant with a shiny new gas- fired Grayson Power Plant. This proposal is called the “Grayson Repowering Project.” The estimated cost is $500 million…
Safety Alert: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Watching the devastating fires that have been ravaging Southern California over the last month is a constant reminder of how vigilant we must be in our beautiful canyon. Fire safety is of the utmost importance to all of us.
That is why GOCHA wants to alert you to a massive recall on Kidde fire extinguishers. This recall affects almost 38 million fire extinguishers manufactured between 1973 and 2017. You can read about the recall here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and#.Wfr3FggcNkQ.
The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.
Kidde will replace any affected fire extinguisher at no cost. You can determine if your extinguishers are affected at this link: https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284US/
Please check to see if you need to replace your fire extinguishers. If you ever need them, you want to know that they are working.
On behalf of GOCHA, we want to wish you a happy, healthy, and safe 2018!
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Come one, come all. Tomorrow (Saturday) is the annual GOCHA Pancake Breakfast. If you haven't been before, its a great way to get a free breakfast, but more importantly, a fantastic way to meet your neighbors. Our time-honored griddle masters will be there turning out great pancakes and sausages. There will be coffee, juice, milk and other tasty treats. Hope to see you there.
GOCHA Annual Pancake Breakfast Glenoaks Park Saturday, October 14, 2017 8:00am - 11:00a
Fall Echo - Digital Edition
If you didn't find a hard copy on your driveway or in your mailbox, you can view the latest GOCHA Echo here. Fall 2017 Echo
And don't forget that the Annual Pancake Breakfast is coming up October 14th from 8am-11am at Glenoaks Park. Hope to see you there.
La Tuna Fire Interactive Map
For up-to-date information about the La Tuna Canyon Fire, the below interactive map shows fire zone, evacuation areas, evacuation centers, etc. While we are fortunate that the fire is not threatening our canyon, it is a good reminder to stay vigilant, clear your brush around your homes, and be prepared.
Be safe and stay cool.
Scholl Canyon Landfill to be Discussed at Tonight's City Council Meeting
The City of Glendale has proposed an "experimental" Anaerobic Digestion Facility (AD facility, AKA "Biogas Renewable Generation Project") and a Power Generator to be located at the Scholl Canyon Landfill. An alternative waste management facility (AD or otherswise) is a great idea, but NOT in a residential area--not at Glendale's Dump.
What we ask of the City of Glendale:
1. Find a non-residential area for the Anaerobic Digestion Facility--don't locate it at Scholl Canyon Landfill.
2. To CLOSE the dump by June 2028--revise terms of the Joint Powers Agreement that's coming up for renewal in October 2017 to include this final closure date.
Working with CFLA and the residents of Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Pasadena we are trying to get a large group of people down to the Glendale City Council Meeting tonight (August 29th), to voice our concerns about the proposed projects up at Scholl Canyon Landfill.
The City NEEDS to hear from us, they MUST see a large crowd of concerned residents present at their chambers if we want to make a difference. Please join us and bring a friend along. All you have to do is be present--that's it. Several CFLA members will be speaking during Oral Communications.
Tuesday, August 29, approximately 7:00pm
Glendale City Hall
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
Wear a blue top, if you have one--any shade of blue is fine.
Glenoaks Canyon Annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday
[UPDATE 5/14/17] Thanks to everyone who came out last weekend to help keep our canyon beautiful.
Please join us this Saturday May 6th at 9:00 AM at the Canyon Marker for the
Glenoaks Canyon Annual Clean-Up Day.
Trash Bags, water and snacks will be available but please bring gloves, rakes, and brooms.
Children are encouraged to join parents. We realize with sport schedules it can be difficult, but please try.
If you walk the fire roads please consider taking a trash bag and collecting litter along the way. Together we can keep the canyon one of real gems of the Jewel City.
Glenoaks Canyon Annual Clean-Up Day Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:00am
Canyon Marker Corner Glenoaks Blvd. & Mt. Carmel
Eagle Rock Community Garden Open House and Plant Sale
On Sunday, April 2nd from 10:00am until 4:00pm, the Eagle Rock Community Garden and Art Park will be having their 5th Annual Open House and Plant Sale. Should be a great family event and a good way to get your garden going this spring.
Eagle Rock Community Garden and Art Park 5th Annual Open House & Plant Sale Sunday, April 2nd 10:00am-4:00pm
1003 Rockdale Ave. Eagle Rock, CA
GOCHA sponsors Glendale City Council Candidates Forum
There will be a Glendale City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by GOCHA and Verdugo Woodlands HOA. Join us as we hear where the candidates stand on the Scholl Canyon Landfill and Proposed Power Plant.
Glendale City Council Candidates Forum
Saturday, March 25 7:00 PM
First Congressional Church 2001 Canada Blvd. Glendale, CA 91208
GOCHA Annual Membership Drive Happening Now.
Now that we are settled in to the new year, its time for everyone to send in your annual membership dues. We depend on these dues to fund such things as the Annual Meeting and Pancake Breakfast and to fight the expansion of the landfill. We hope that you will take the time to download the 2017 GOCHA Membership Form and send in your dues today. Thank you in advance.