Do you ever wonder how the City of Glendale plans to keep our streets safe, our water clean, and our power reliable? Our annual budget study sessions are in full swing, and we want you to be a part of this important process! The city's budget is a legally adopted document that covers all the expenses and revenues needed to keep Glendale thriving. From safe neighborhoods to well-maintained roads and parks, Class 1 Fire Department, and reliable water and power, our budget is essential for ensuring the sustainable growth of our community. Creating a budget is no small task. After city department ..read more

On Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:00pm, the City of Glendale will host its Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event at the Alex Theatre. This year's theme, "The Armenian Experience Through the Lens," celebrates the 100th anniversary of Armenian cinema, as declared by the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport. This year's program will consist of curated segments to educate and inform attendees. The program will commence with a tribute to the ongoing atrocities in Artsakh, reflecting our commitment to raising awareness of humanitarian crises. Additionally, we are excited ..read more

Hi Glendale! March is certainly an important month for us! Read more to learn about exciting changes happening around the city, fun community events with kids, and more! 1. California State Parks Announces Grant Recommendations for Recreational Trail Projects California State Parks has recommended $4.68 million in federal grant funding for seven local non-motorized trail projects. Cities such as Glendale, Napa, and Riverside applied for the funding in hopes to improve the quality of life for their communities by enhancing access to the outdoors. The program will help states develop and maintai ..read more

Hi Glendale! As we move forward in 2023, I thought changing my message’s formatting would be refreshing! Here are a few highlights of what the City has been up to this month: EV Charging Station Permits Expedited The Community Development Department has formalized our expedited permit issuance process for electric vehicle charging stations! You can find more information on the building and safety web page with easy-to-read bulletins for single-family homeowners and their contractors to quickly obtain permits for EV charging stations. They also provide details on the permit review process, tech ..read more

San Fernando Road is one of the primary connectors from industrial/commercial businesses to residential neighborhoods in Southwest Glendale. It also functions as a vital major arterial north-south corridor used as a bypass to the I-5 as well as connecting to the cities of Burbank and Los Angeles (Atwater Village). That's why the City of Glendale is evaluating beautification and multi-modal improvements to San Fernando Road, between Grandview Avenue to Elk Avenue, to address the area's varied mobility needs. Take the Survey! Complete this 2-minute survey to share feedback of your current trave ..read more

Glendale Water & Power offers four public benefit programs to provide electric bill discounts to eligible customers. For program guidelines and how to apply, click on the title of each program listed below. Glendale Care - Income-qualified customers may be eligible to receive a monthly discount of $17.50 discount on the GWP electric bill, or $35 on a bi-monthly bill. Utility Users Tax Exemption (UUTE) - The Utility Users Tax is charged to all users of electricity, water, gas, telephone, and cable services within the City of Glendale. GWP offers two types of exemptions, senior and disabled ..read more

Happy New Year, Glendale! As they say, New Year, NEWsletter. Our team is always looking for ways to better serve you. Thank you for responding to our survey and sharing your thoughts on City Connection’s design. Moving forward, you can expect departmental and neighborhood spotlights, important tips and resources, and more, just as you requested. The City of Glendale has planned some exciting events this year. Here are a few things to look forward to: City Council in Your Neighborhood is coming to Riverside Rancho! Join us on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:00pm at Griffith Manor to learn mor ..read more

Below you'll find everything you need to know regarding housing/renting. We know housing has become an increasing point of concern for Glendale residents. That's why we've put together a list of resources to connect you to housing as fast and efficiently as possible. Affordable Housing Information The Glendale Housing Authority has supported the development of numerous affordable housing projects using affordable housing funding since its inception in 1975. For more information about affordable housing click here. To apply for affordable housing, click here. To sign up for affordable housing ..read more

Traffic Signal Synchronization is an engineering technique of managing traffic signal green lights at successive intersections along a street corridor to maximize the efficiency of vehicle progression. Traffic signal synchronization works by calculating the arrival time for a group (i.e., platoon) of vehicles at each intersection that are traveling at the designated posted speed limit. The traffic signals are designed to optimize traffic flow and minimize delay at each intersection, however, if motorists are traveling above the posted speed limit, they would arrive early at the next intersect ..read more

Calling all Riverside Rancho residents! We know that no one understands a neighborhood better than those who live there, and we'd like to hear from you! The Glendale City Council will host an off-site “City Council in Your Neighborhood” meeting at Griffith Manor on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:00pm. We hope to see you there ..read more