Burroughs Outlasts Burbank in VIBL Action
By Dick Dornan MyBurbank Sports Editor Max DeAmici’s three-run double in the bottom of the fifth inning broke a 2-2 tie and lifted Burroughs to a 5-3 VIBL victory at home against Burbank. In a game...
View ArticleNew Construction Detours and Closures for I-5 Freeway
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following lanes and ramps of the Golden State Freeway (I-5) as part of a $121 million improvement project to construct High...
View ArticlePets Hoof It in the Heat
The newly formed Burbank Police Foundation held it’s First Annual Hoof & Woof Walk this past weekend at The Los Angeles Equestrian Center. (Photo by Ross A. Benson) The event’s purpose was to help...
View ArticleBurbank Welcomes New Yogurtland
You could not have picked a better day for a grand opening if you were all about serving cool treats. Trying out some yummy flavors Mayor Emily Gabal Luddy gets her cup with New York Cheese Cake and...
View ArticleCrime Reports for June 2013
Note: All suspects are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Updated: 7/1/13 A Very Costly Trip To The Theatre An elderly Encino woman drove to Burbank Saturday evening to see a...
View ArticleFire Next to Burbank Business Caused by Illegal Fireworks
Burbank Fire Fighters were called to a reported structure fire at Samuel’s Florist near the corner of Victory Blvd. and Olive Avenue late Monday evening. Upon arriving on the scene, they found a tall...
View ArticleFirefighters Knock Down Brush Fire Near Police Firing Range
Burbank firefighters received a call at 12:17 on Wednesday morning of a possible brush fire in Wildwood Canyon above the Castaway Restaurant. Burbank Firefighter checks his safety gear prior to...
View ArticleFinal Results and Season Review for Hap Minor and Ponytail Softball
2013 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SEASON REVIEW HAP MINOR BASEBALL T-BALL BASEBALL DIVISIONS: Sportsmanship Award: ALL PRO BASICS DODGERS COACH PITCH BASEBALL DIVISIONS: Sportsmanship Award: BARNES ROCKETS...
View ArticleArrest Reports for June 2013
Note: All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until found guilty by a court of law. Arrestes made by Burbank Police Dept. unless otherwise indicated. Updated: 7/4/13 June 30: Jonathan...
View ArticleBurbank All-Stars Claim Section 2 Championship
Burbank Little League All-Stars Section 2 Champions (Photo courtesy of Alicia) (The following information was provided by parents of the Burbank All-Stars) The wins keep on coming. For Manager Sergio...
View ArticleTired Driver Ends Up Upside Down.
A driver and his passenger escaped seriously injury early Friday morning, when their vehicle struck several parked cars before flipping over and landing on its roof. Burbank Police, Burbank Fire and...
View ArticleJuly 4th Burglars Attempt To Steal Computers
An alert business owner and a fast response from the Burbank Police Department caused a team of 4th of July burglars to beat a hasty retreat and leave their loot behind. Burbank Police Officer Jonathan...
View ArticleSpectacular Fireworks Show Lights Up Burbank Sky
Burbank’s 2013 Summer Concert Series kicked off with its July 4th event at Starlight Bowl on Thursday. Several thousand inside the Starlight Amphitheater enjoyed the music of High Street Band with a...
View ArticleNational Night Out Scheduled for August
The Burbank Police Department, along with the Park, Recreation, and Community Services Department, will be hosting our City’s annual National Night Out. When: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Time: 5:30 p.m. –...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Club’s Programs Benefit from Gordon Biersch Tapping Party
Supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and the Greater East Valley came out to Gordon Biersch Restaurant for a tapping party in honor of its 25th anniversary brew on Tuesday evening. The...
View ArticleBurbank Council Member Named SFVCOG Vice-Chair
Burbank City Council Member Jess Talamantes has been named the Vice-Chair of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG). The SFVCOG is a Joint Powers Authority established in 2010 to...
View ArticleBurroughs Football and Girls Basketball Continue Summer Success
By Dick Dornan MyBurbank Sports Editor Showing resiliency and toughness, the Burroughs football team overcame a 1-4 record in pool play to capture the “Consolation” championship of the Santa Fe 7-on-7...
View ArticlePig Pen Olympics Lets Kids be Kids
Verdugo Park’s summer camp put on a Pig Pen Olympics. Campers participated in a number of messy games and face painters were also on hand. Chief Photographer Ross A. Benson was on hand to bring you...
View ArticleSan Fernando Valley Art Club Holds Summer Show at Creative Arts Center Gallery
Karren de Gorricho had never won an award for her artwork, but that all changed Friday night. Kaaren de Gorricho with her painting “Lilies in My Garden” whichreceived the Best of Show and People’s...
View ArticlePolice Conduct Sting Operation To Nab Bogus Car Sellers
A “sting operation” conducted by the Burbank Police Department put a couple of scam artists behind bars, and recovered several thousand dollars that they had taken from their victim in a bogus car sale...
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