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Welcome to Glendale, California.
Glendale is the third largest city in Los Angeles County, known for its natural beauty, rich history and commercial development. The city is located in the San Fernando Valley at the foot of the beautiful Verdugo Mountains, and is bordered to the west by Burbank and to the east by Pasadena. Covering over thirty square miles and with a population of 200,000, Glendale has a superior quality of life with clean neighborhoods, historic sites, community events and a rich ethnic diversity. The city offers a number of things to see and do including small art galleries, live theater, sporting events, fine dining and shopping. The Glendale Galleriea contains five department stores and over 250 other specialty stores and boutiques, and offers not only shopping but a complete entertainment experience. With the breathtaking Verdugo Mountains as a backdrop, enjoy hiking, biking, tennis and golf in a year round mild climate, where the average high temperature is 77 degrees. Glendale makes a wonderful vacation destination on its own and a convenient, safe base from which to explore all of the Los Angeles County tourist attractions.
The city of Glendale is located 8.2 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The city is bordered to the southwest by the Atwater Village district of Los Angeles; to the west by Burbank; to the northwest by the Tujunga district of Los Angeles; to the northeast by the city of La Canada Flintridge and the unincorporated La Crescenta area; and to the east by Pasadena. The Golden State, Ventura, Glendale, and Foothill freeways run through the city.
An ethnically incomparable city rich in heritage, natural beauty and commercial accomplishment, An zestful cosmopolitan atmosphere permeates Glendale. Its unusual downtown area is surrounded by dramatic office towers, the 4-star Red Lion Hotel and the nationally recognized Glendale Galleria shopping center. Community vitality is strong as residents reflect a tremendous interest in non-profit causes, city improvements and educational issues. Neighborhoods are unpolluteded business districts are built smartly and social amenities are abundant. A superior quality of life in Glendale is the result of the City's focus on safety, neighborhoods, education and community active interest. Glendale is divided into 34 neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has a uncommon history and character and as these neighborhoods developed, they combined to form the City of Glendale as we know it today. It is visited by nearly two million people each year end ranks seventh on the list of major tourist attractions of Southern California. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood where it commands a stunning view of the Los Angeles basin below. Thousands of residents enjoy the view from its balconies, especially at night.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, located in Glendale, contains the remains of many celebrities and local residents. It is famous as the pioneer of a new style of cemetery. The U.S. headquarters of the Swiss foods multinational Nestle are located here.
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Only in Burbank Blog Archive Washington Mutual & The Bad Teller
I received a check in one of my businesses that was from Washington Mutual and from a new customer, the check was one of those temporary checks without the printed information on it.
Only in Burbank Blog Archive Armenian Community Honors Jewish World Watch - Topix
Last year, in an historic demonstration of support by a Jewish organization, Jewish World Watch hosted a Jewish Armenian Shabbat Dinner and Service to observe the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Letters to Editors
"Inkling of a thaw over Ottoman genocide" Dear Groong readers, We bring to your attention the following letters we've received. via Groong Armenian News Network
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Places of interest:
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (3.8 miles), La Canada Flintridge, CA (4.2 miles), Burbank, CA (5.4 miles), South Pasadena, CA (7.6 miles), Altadena, CA (8.0 miles), Pasadena, CA (8.2 miles), San Marino, CA (10.0 miles), Alhambra, CA (10.0 miles).
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