CITY: ALCOHOL, DANCING OK AT EATERY.Byline: Naush Boghossian Staff Writer GLENDALE - Despite objections from neighbors concerned about noise and traffic, the City Council voted early Wednesday to allow what will be the city's largest restaurant to sell alcohol and have public dancing. The council voted 3-2 - with Mayor Frank Quintero and Councilman Dave Weaver
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