818 Roundup: Burbank High girls’ volleyball coach arrested after allegedly soliciting nude photos from players; Glendale firefighters battle brush fire

Good morning, 818! Today is Friday, June 19, 2015. Temperatures for today are forecasted to reach a high of 95 and a low of 61, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are your local headlines:

• A Burbank High School varsity girls volleyball coach was arrested after allegedly soliciting nude photos, anonymously through social media, from multiple players on his team, police said.

• About 75 firefighters battled a 3-acre brush fire on Thursday in the hills near Glendale Community College, officials said.

• The Burbank City Council approved a motion to raise member salaries 20% on Tuesday, the first such increase since 2007. Council members also approved a pay increase for the city’s top lawyer.

• A Metro committee agreed on Wednesday to move forward with a plan to close two railroad crossings on the Los Angeles side of San Fernando Road, and one of the committee members floated an idea to keep added traffic off nearby Glendale residential streets, a potential problem that’s concerned residents if the closure is approved.

• Three Glendale residents were indicted on Thursday for their alleged involvement in a criminal organization that united three historically rival street gangs under the Mexican Mafia, authorities said.

• School officials announced Tuesday technology teacher Emily Blaney has been selected to serve as La Cañada Elementary School principal for the 2015-16 school year. She replaces Christine Castillo, who will be reassigned to a teaching position.

• La Cañada residents have been ramping up domestic vigilance recently, responding to a rash of home break-ins that began in December with increased interest in neighborhood watch groups and creating forums for public safety.