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🌱 How new airport leadership and a $1B terminal could impact Glendale flyers.

Glendale, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Glendale? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new airport leadership and a $1B terminal could impact Glendale flyers.
  • Glendale mourns veteran television director Ralph William Hemecker, dead at 65.
  • Glendale teen helps fire-affected kids heal through a free hoops camp

Also on today's calendar: Tansformation Thursday! - Gracie Combatives Free Intro Class and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why is a scarecrow so successful in public speaking? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Some fog, then sun, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hampton Elected President of Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (coloradoboulevard.net) — Glendale residents will see new leadership at the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority just months before Hollywood Burbank Airport opens its $1 billion Elevate BUR terminal on October 5, 2026. Pasadena Councilmember Tyron Hampton now leads the tri-city commission alongside Glendale and Burbank appointees, guiding a sustainability-focused project expected to shape regional air travel convenience and access.
   

2. ‘Blue Bloods,' ‘Once Upon a Time' TV Director Ralph W. Hemecker Dies at 65 (rocketnews.com) — A longtime television director, writer, and producer has died at his home in Glendale at age 65, and his family will announce service details later. Ralph William Hemecker was best known for extensive work on “Blue Bloods” and “Once Upon a Time,” and colleagues are remembering his kindness, artistry, and leadership across decades of TV production.
   

3. Basketball Camp Helps Out Eaton Fire Victims (outlooknewspapers.com) — A teen who lost his Altadena home in the Eaton Fire and is now living in Glendale helped launch a free “Healing Hoops” basketball camp for affected kids. Along with two classmates, he organized coaching, wellness activities, and even family photo sessions to offer emotional support and new memories to children still processing the disaster’s impact.
   

4. Judge Defies Metro on Initial BRT Battle (outlooknewspapers.com) — A judge has denied Metro’s request to force Burbank to immediately issue permits for the North Hollywood–Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit line, which will also run through Glendale. Burbank officials argue SB 79-driven development near new transit could strain local infrastructure, while Metro insists dedicated lanes are needed to meet 2028 Olympic deadlines, setting up a key August court showdown.
   

5. ‘The Odyssey': An ancient epic, a century-old theater, and the casting controversy (localnewspasadena.com) — Glendale’s century-old Alex Theater just marked its 100th year by hosting a special 70mm IMAX screening of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, reviving large-scale movie showings at the landmark venue. The review praises the film’s practical effects, score, and standout performances while defending inclusive casting choices and noting ongoing debates about historical accuracy and representation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday July 27
  • "Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry
    Brand Library and Art Center Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station -
  • Recoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage Through Language
    Brand Library and Art Center Glendale Central Library -
  • Toddler Storytime
    Brand Library and Art Center Library Connection @ Adams Square -
    10:30 am
  • Baby Storytime
    Brand Library and Art Center Glendale Central Library -
    10:30 am
  • Adaptive Arts
    Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
    11:00 am
  • Back Alley Painters
    Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
    11:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he stands out in his field! (Thank you Kay J. for sending it in!)
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