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Glendale, CA, January 29th, 3.00 PM – The Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School and the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School, in Encino and Canoga Park respectively, were vandalized overnight, in what police are calling a hate incident and a hate crime, after school officials reported Turkish flags hanging on campus, Asbarez reported today.According to the source, police have been called at both campuses and are investigating, and all precaution has been taken to ensure safety of the schools. Board of Regents has been in contact with all school principals updating them regularly.The Armenian Genocide Committee is investigating the situation. A news conference is going to be held at 5 PM at Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School. ANCA Glendale will keep you updated as soon as we have…

Glendale, CA – GUSD Superintendent Dr. Winfred B Robertson, Jr. together with the ANCA Glendale has recently released the following invitation to Hoover High School parents and students: “The GUSD Board, superintendent and administration are committed to fostering physically and emotionally safe campuses for all students. The Glendale ANCA in partnership with the GUSD wants you to be involved as we strive to create the most inclusive and safe learning environment for your student. Please accept this invitation to attend and participate on Hoover High School’s’ “Purple Ribbon” Committee. The Purple Ribbon committee is phase two of our Strategic Listening Sessions and will comprise of teacher, student, administrator, parent and civic organization stakeholders. The purpose of the Purple Ribbon committee is to build a stronger…

GLENDALE, CA – According to final precincts reporting, Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena city voters all approved to increase the city’s sales tax to 10.25% from 9.5%. In Burbank, Measure P, the “Burbank Infrastructure and Community Services Protection Measure” passed with 60.02 percent (16,039) in favor and 39.98 percent (10,685) opposing it. In Glendale, Measure S, also referred to as the “Glendale Quality of Life & Essential Services Measure,” passed with 53.04 percent (19,964) voting in favor and 46.96 percent (17,672) opposing it. And Measure I for Pasadena passed with 67.68 percent (22,291) in favor and 32,32 percent (10,645) opposing it. The ANCA Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena Chapters, who had all endorsed the measures in their respective cities, extend their gratitude to their supporters who voted in…