New Pedestrian Bridge Approved for Verdugo Wash

Glendale, CA · June 11, 2026

The marine layer is thick this morning, but it should burn off just in time for the Farmers Market to kick off on Brand. Plenty of reasons to be outdoors today once the sun breaks through.

📰 The Lead

The City Council moved forward last night with a pivotal vote to fund the first phase of the Verdugo Wash Vision Plan. This ambitious project aims to transform the concrete channel into a 9.4-mile linear park and trail system. The initial $12 million allocation focuses on a signature pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk to the surrounding neighborhoods. Residents have long advocated for better east-west connectivity, and this bridge serves as the literal and figurative link. Construction is expected to begin by late autumn, marking the first tangible step in a decade-long effort to reclaim the waterway for recreation. While the full vision will take years to realize, this approval secures the necessary environmental clearances to break ground on the most complex structural element of the trail.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Glenoaks Bike Lane Expansion — Crews are restriping sections of Glenoaks Boulevard today to improve safety for commuters heading toward Burbank.

  • Summer Meal Program Launches — Local schools begin distributing free weekday lunches to students under 18 starting at 11:00 AM this morning.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 87°F · Low 63°F — Overcast
    • Keep the sunglasses handy as the clouds are expected to clear by early afternoon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Glendale Farmers Market — Brand Blvd at Broadway, 8:00 AM–1:30 PM Fresh local produce and artisanal snacks right in the heart of downtown.

  • Teen Gaming Tournament — Glendale Central Library, 3:30 PM Competitive Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros for local middle and high schoolers.

  • Burbank: Sunset Concert Series — Starlight Bowl, 6:30 PM A short drive for live music under the stars; bring a picnic blanket.

  • Pasadena: Twilight Garden Tour — The Huntington, 5:30 PM Rare evening access to the desert and Japanese gardens during the golden hour.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Grand Central Air Terminal
    • Once the primary airport for the Los Angeles area, this 1928 Art Deco masterpiece saw Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart grace its runways. Now meticulously restored by Disney, the terminal’s control tower remains a silent witness to the city's aviation golden age.

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