Classic Cars and Fresh Produce Lead Sunday Plans
Glendale, CA · August 9, 2026
Sunlight is barely breaking through the clouds today, but local schedules are already packed across town.
The Lead
Following lengthy debate over municipal funding and city charter updates, the Glendale City Council adjourned without securing the required votes to place any charter amendments or tax measures on the November ballot. The council had spent months considering a range of updates recommended by a 12-member Charter Review Committee, including civil service process changes, exempting department heads from certain protections, and potential term limits for elected city officials.
Mayor Ardy Kassakhian also floated a proposed quarter-cent sales tax measure to support local public safety, but council members split on the cost and timing. Because all local ballot measures required consensus prior to the county's August deadline, residents will see no city-specific charter or tax proposals this fall. Council members now plan to handle administrative updates through standard municipal ordinances in coming months.
Local Pulse
Creative Crosswalk Program Launches RFP The city is inviting artists to submit design proposals celebrating Glendale's international sister cities along downtown pedestrian corridors.
Pacific Avenue Traffic Safety Under Review Fire and police officials are assessing traffic controls on Pacific Avenue following a vehicle collision near local school zones.
Today's Outlook
- High 96°F · Low 68°F — Overcast
- Muggy heat will build under cloud cover today, so drink plenty of water outdoors.
What's On Around Town
Classic Cars & Coffee Forest Lawn-Glendale (1712 S Glendale Ave), 7:00–10:00 AM Free morning meetup featuring vintage Cadillac coaches, coffee, and local classic rides.
Montrose Harvest Market Honolulu Avenue, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Stroll open-air stalls for fresh produce, artisan baked goods, and handmade crafts.
Sierra Madre: Summer Concert in the Park Memorial Park, 6:00–8:00 PM Catch live '80s rock music on the lawn just a short drive away.
Sunday Night All-Ages Skate Moonlight Rollerway (5110 San Fernando Rd), 8:00–11:00 PM Lace up for open roller skating with classic rink tunes and retro vibes.
Spotlight & Story
- Mario's Italian Deli & Catering
- Founded on East Broadway in 1963, this family-run counter has spent over six decades building legendary hot subs and stocking imported olive oils. The original family recipes and house-made marinara keep generations of neighbors coming back through the door.
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