Movie Night Under the Stars at Pacific Park

Glendale, CA · July 17, 2026

Friday has arrived with a bit of a glow. If you’re heading toward Central Avenue this morning, you’ll notice the asphalt looks a little different—the city’s heat-reduction coating is officially dry and ready for the weekend.

📰 The Lead

The shimmering heat on Central Avenue might feel a little less intense today. Crews wrapped up the final application of "cool pavement" coating between Colorado Street and Lexington Drive late last night, marking a major milestone in the city’s urban heat island mitigation strategy. This specialized gray sealant reflects solar radiation rather than absorbing it, which engineers expect will keep the street surface up to 10 degrees cooler during peak afternoon sun. For residents, this means less radiant heat reflecting off the ground while walking to lunch or waiting for the bus. While the lighter color might take some getting used to for drivers, the project serves as a pilot for future residential street treatments. Sensors have been tucked away on nearby utility poles to track the data over the next month, providing the first real-world look at how much relief this technology offers our local microclimate.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Beeline Route 1 Detours — Starting at noon today, Route 1 will bypass the blocks surrounding the Maryland Paseo to accommodate weekend pedestrian traffic.

  • New Mural Unveiled — The three-story "Verdugo Bloom" mural on the Maryland Avenue parking structure is now complete and ready for your morning commute view.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 92°F · Low 68°F — Mainly clear
    • It’s a classic July scorcher, so stick to the shady side of the street.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Friday Night Live — The Americana at Brand, 6:00–8:00 PM Acoustic sets by the fountain—perfect for an early dinner outdoors.

  • Moonlight Movie: "The Goonies" — Pacific Park, 8:00 PM Bring a blanket and low-profile chairs for this community screening.

  • Live Jazz at the Brewyard — Brewyard Beer Company, 7:00 PM Local brass and craft brews in the Western Avenue industrial district.

  • Eagle Rock: Summer Night Market — Caspar Avenue, 5:00–9:00 PM A quick hop over the hill for vintage finds and street tacos.

  • Montrose: Sidewalk Sale Kickoff — Honolulu Avenue, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Local boutiques move their racks outdoors for the weekend.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Great White Hut
    • This tiny white stand on the corner of California and Orange has been flipping burgers since 1947. Originally a 10-by-10-foot footprint, it survived the era of grand drive-ins by focusing on a simple menu and late-night fries. The original neon sign still hums every evening at dusk.

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