r/glendale

Hey - if you commute or have commuted from MB to Glendale or Burbank during the week can you share what that looks like? Is it brutal? Are there hours that make better sense to leave / return and if so when...thank you so much!

Update: it would be from Mon-Thursday and hours are flexible but early start and early finish would be ideal. Thank you!

I'm honestly devastated. This was my first time doing therapy. I saw this therapist for 4 months (2x a week). I felt so close to her. We shared our favorite books and art with each other. She was the first and only person I talked to about the sexual abuse I experienced at the hand of my parent, and she said I was brave for telling her about it. She said that she believed me, and that nothing was too much for therapy.
She said she felt more than equipped to deal with my history of abuse, and she encouraged me to continue speaking about it.
She said I reminded her of her best friend, and that the level of attunement we had was real. She said that I was a rare person. And then a week later she fired me. "It's not possible for us to continue our work together". I never got a termination session, referrals, or an explanation. My psychiatrist reached out to her and asked her to send me an email acknowledging the emotionally charged work we did together. She never responded.

I did some internet searching and I found that she lied to me about her experience, she claimed that she had been a therapist for four years but she actually had gotten her BBS license around a year ago. I am just so devastated. Did she lie to me about everything?, Did she ever care about me? Why was I so easy to discard?

EDIT: Some people have mentioned that pre licensed professionals can work even before receiving their BBS license. Wanted to add that as context for my last paragraph.

I get why Ardy would endorse Ellen and Dan —his colleagues on council who are running for reelection. I also get why he endorsed Alek, who is smart and involved in the city and brings his transit planner experience. As a progressive myself, I’m glad to see our mayor endorsing the progressive slate.

What I don’t get is why Ardy would then also endorse someone like Evelina Sarian who allegedly has had a DUI when street safety is a top priority for Glendalians. And also Evelina’s husband was ousted as CEO of a healthcare company for alleged financial mismanagement (including allegedly putting Evelina’s name on a financial account he shouldn’t have). Ardy is a smart guy. He knows these accusations. So why did Evelina days ago post a slick, highly produced video of her with Ardy endorsing her?

By endorsing a 4th candidate when there’s only 3 seats kind of says, well I like the progressive slate but I don’t back them 100%.

But why would Ardy support the progressive slate and then support a seemingly sketchy candidate like Evelina?

From the mailer Ronnie Gharibian (a more conservative candidate) sent out this week it looks like Ardy endorsed a 5th candidate for council.

Ardy is of course free to endorse whoever he wants and if he wants to endorse more candidates than there are seats that’s his prerogative too. But endorsing a seemingly shady multimillionaire, as well as progressive and conservative candidates —it gets confusing.

Sometimes when you stand for everything you end up standing for nothing. I also feel that it further betrays Ardy’s more progressive origins. Remember those days?

Has Ardy just grown cynical in his decades in office? Is he trying to please some rich folks so that he can call in some donations when he runs for reelection in a couple years?

I also am confused by Ardy’s endorsement of David George Gevorkyan for Treasurer. The current treasurer, Rafi Manoukian, is a CPA, has an MBA, and has grown the city’s portfolio quite a bit. And he’s a veteran. Kind of an ideal candidate.

So why would Ardy pass over Rafi and instead choose to support scandal ridden David George Gevorkyan who had an LA Times article written about him 10 years ago accusing him of embellishing his resume after which he promptly resigned from the Glendale Audit Committee?

Can someone please make these endorsements make sense? TIA

Hi folks, been lurking on this sub for a while, we're a couple with a dog moving down to Glendale/Burbank f om NorCal for a new job. We've narrowed our apartment search to a couple of town homes in Glendale, roughly same size and price, but I've read on this sub of how crazy drivers are and wondering if it's the right choice given we have a dog who loves his walks.

We're debating between

E Colorado St & S Chevy Chase Dr (near the Americana)

or

W Fairview Ave & Melrose St (near the Trader Joe's North of 134)

We're considering the Colorado St one due to its proximity to parks but after reading some posts about that area I'm reconsidering.

Any advice / real world experience folks would be open to share about the area? Thanks!

Lets help create a more progressive glendale for the people and workers

We have nothing to lose but our chains :D

Hi everyone! I have now clue where to start and I’m overwhelmed. Looking for some guidance/recommendations as I start planning a move and possible remodel of my mom’s home. I’ll be moving in with her and we’re considering using a HELOC/home equity line to update the house and make the space work better for both of us long term. She will be moving to the ADU and I will be taking over the home, with my family.

I honestly have no clue where to begin with this process 😅

A few things I’m trying to understand:
• Should I start with an architect, designer, or general contractor?

• Any recommendations for trustworthy contractors/designers/architects in the Los Angeles/Glendale area?

• Any advice on budgeting, permits, timelines, or avoiding costly mistakes?

The remodel may include opening up spaces, updating kitchen/bathrooms, improving functionality/storage, and possibly larger layout changes depending on budget. Pavers for driveway, backyard… New roof. Whole- home remodel.

Would love any recommendations, experiences, tips, or lessons learned. Thank you in advance 🙏✨

Curious if there's like a master list of Google Maps pinpoints for things to do, see, and eat/drink in Glendale?

Got a notification about their final decision. No one here wants this, but it’s not up to the residents apparently.