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🌱 What we know about Glendale’s new York Fire near Highway 2
And on the Glendale Patch calendar - Frankenstein
Hello Glendale! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about Glendale's new York Fire near Highway 2
- How a Glendale driver turned a simple tow into a costly mess
- Why Glendale police arrested a repeat offender at a local discount store
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and nice, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Breaking: York Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 2 (sacbee.com) — A new wildfire dubbed the York Fire was reported around 5 p.m. Wednesday near Highway 2 and York Boulevard in Glendale, burning about five acres by evening. There's no word yet on containment or cause, but it's close enough that Glendale residents should stay alert for changing fire conditions and official updates. 
• Watch A Panamera Owner Ripped His Own Bumper Off Fighting a Glendale Tow Truck — And Still Lost the Car Panamera Owner Rips Off Bumper Fighting Glendale Tow Truck (backfirenews.com subscription) — A viral video from Glendale shows a Porsche Panamera driver trying to power off a tow truck, ripping off the car's bumper and still losing the vehicle. Locals are weighing in online about whether it was a repossession or simple towing, while the story explains the legal, financial, and insurance fallout of resisting a tow in California.
• Infamous 'Butt Sniffer' arrested again after new complaints (cleveland.com) — Glendale police arrested a repeat offender at the Big Save Discount Store after staff reported him crouching behind a woman and sniffing her, the third such incident there. The registered sex offender has a history of similar arrests at other Los Angeles-area stores and is now being held without bail in county jail.
📸 Around Glendale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glendale
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Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Activity Assembly
Rosemont Middle La Crescenta, CA 91214
8:30 am - Senior Project Information Session (Virtual) →
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High La Crescenta, CA 91214
6:30 pm - 9/11 Motorcade
Dunsmore Elementary La Crescenta, CA 91214
8:30 am
Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adaptive Arts
Brand Library and Art Center Glendale Central Library -
10:00 am - American Mah-Jongg
Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
1:00 pm - Family Games
Brand Library and Art Center Grandview Library -
2:00 pm - FB: Freshman @ CV
La Canada High La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
4:00 pm - C3 Do'Nut Fear Event
La Canada High La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
5:30 pm - 9/12 Back to School Night
La Canada High La CaĂąada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Dr, La CaĂąada Flintridge
6:00 pm - CLARK Back to School Night (BTSN)
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High La Crescenta, CA 91214
6:30 pm - FB @ Village Christian
La Canada High Glendale Community College, 1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 912
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, my name is Lina, I am missing my cat, her name is Gizelle.
She is black and white has one deaf ear and damaged eye due to brain damage. If you find her please contact 7474880842. There is reward. Thank you! (Nextdoor Vineyard East) - 🚨 LOST DOG — BELLA
Tiny • White • 5 lbs • Pink Collar + Heart Charm Missing near Riverside Dr & Lankershim. She's very small, white, black eyes, female, fixed,… (Nextdoor Riverside Rancho)
- Success Education Colleges posted a job opening for Adjunct RN (Pediatrics) Clinical Instructor - MFSON - GCC in Glendale. Apply here.
- Five Below posted a job opening for Merchandise Manager in Glendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glendale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burbank
- WDP-FF: The Walt Disney Company (cnbc.com)
- James and Chico DeBarge Arrested in Burbank (eurweb.com)
- Jay Leno's Classic Car Bill Passes in California Legislature (nytimes.com)
Pasadena
- Pasadena Symphony Announces 2026-27 Classics Season (patch.com)
Los Angeles
- Suspect Ditches Stolen RV On Railroad Tracks During SGV Chase: Police (patch.com)
- Car Fire Sparks Brush Fire Along 2 Freeway In Eagle Rock (patch.com)
- LAX Meal Provider Forced Worker To Re-Use Dishes Coated In Mold, Maggots: Report (patch.com)
Ok Glendale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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