“Growing Up In Burbank” Authors Present Slide Show, Share Stories
The authors of Growing Up in Burbank, Wes Clark and Mike McDaniel, hold an author event at the Buena Vista Library on Thursday evening, November 30, to celebrate the recent publication of their tome on...
View ArticleTubaChristmas Invites Burbank to Get into the Holiday Spirit
On Sunday, December 3, ‘Merry TubaChristmas’ will hold their annual musical concert at Hall of Liberty, located at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068. The Hall...
View ArticleBurbank Gets into the Holiday Spirit
During the holiday season in Burbank, nothing can be certain, except for traffic around the Empire Center, the Town Center, and holiday attractions the whole family can enjoy. As many residents know,...
View ArticleBurbank Police Investigate Stabbing
Burbank police are looking into the circumstances surrounding a stabbing victim who was found on Thursday, November 30, around 9:15 pm. According to Sgt. Derek Green of the Burbank Police Department,...
View ArticleGeorgia Man Arrested for Series of Armed Robberies
A suspect responsible for a string of armed robberies in the San Fernando Valley, including the City of Burbank, has been arrested. (Photo Courtesy Burbank Police Department) Shortly after midnight on...
View ArticleA Funny Thing Is Happening at the Garry Marshall Theatre
From now until New Year’s Eve, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Happened to the Forum is playing at the Garry Marshall Theatre. If you enjoy laughing and having a great time, then you are going to...
View ArticleBurbank, Burroughs Girls Water Polo Have High Expectations
By Rick Assad Expectations are genuinely upbeat for the Burbank High and Burroughs girls’ water polo teams. “I am very excited for our upcoming season,” Burroughs coach Jacob Cook said. “We have a lot...
View ArticleBurroughs, Burbank Girls Basketball Ready For Strong Seasons
By Rick Assad When the Burroughs High and Burbank girls’ basketball teams take the floor, it’s with conviction that every game is winnable. The Indians, 17-12 and 8-4 in the Pacific League, tied for...
View ArticleBurroughs, Burbank Boys’ Soccer Teams Looking Young, Talented
A year ago the Burroughs and Burbank High boys’ soccer teams were complete opposites. Burroughs won the Pacific League title and Burbank failed to win a game. But a year later, Burroughs has graduated...
View ArticlePhallic Ikea Statue Raises Controversy
By Timothy Mably This week, an abstract sculpture which appeared outside Ikea has been turning heads and gaining attention for its phallic shape. Ikea reportedly commissioned the piece which is said to...
View ArticleResidents May Now Text to 9-1-1 for Emergencies
The Burbank Police Department has joined the new Text to 9-1-1 system in Los Angeles County. Under the new system, mobile users in Los Angeles County now have the ability to send text messages to...
View ArticleMayor’s Tree Lighting Greets Hundreds Plus Several Special Guests
(Photo by © Ross A Benson) The City of Burbank held the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 2. It was warm enough to leave the sweaters at home, the sky was clear and the crowd...
View ArticleBurbank Schools Will Remain Open Thursday
Message from Superintendent Hill: Schools will be Open on Thursday, December 7 We are continuing to monitor the fires in the area. Based on the current information that we are receiving, all BUSD...
View ArticleArrest Reports for December 2017
Note: All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until found guilty by a court of law. Arrests made by Burbank Police Dept. unless otherwise indicated. The following are Official PUBLIC Records being...
View ArticleRetired Burbank Police Lieutenant Rick Madrid Passes Away
Richard (Rick) M. Madrid, 61, of Santa Clarita, born February 24, 1956, in Burbank, CA, passed Sunday, December 3, 2017. Rick spent his childhood in Burbank and attended St. Finbar Elementary School,...
View ArticleSandoval Tacos On Wheels Hosts Toys for Tacos
On Sunday, December 10th, Jose Sandoval and his team, Sandoval Tacos on Wheels, will be hosting a toy drive at the Olive Recreation Center in Burbank. Residents of Burbank are encouraged to bring an...
View ArticleCity Holds Community Meeting on Burbank Town Center Project
The City of Burbank has initiated the environmental review process for the Burbank Town Center Project by releasing the Notice of Preparation (NOP). This is the City’s first step towards preparing the...
View ArticleBurbank, Burroughs Boys Basketball Begin New Chapter
It was just a year ago that Burbank High had one of its greatest seasons in school history that nearly resulted in a CIF Southern Section championship. Burroughs featured a team that was built...
View ArticleBurroughs, Burbank Girls Soccer Looking to Prove Themselves
A year after both Burroughs and Burbank High qualified for the CIF Southern Section girls soccer playoffs, both programs find themselves in new scenarios entering this season. Both teams were hit hard...
View ArticleBurroughs Presents Holiday Spectacular Frosted Windowpanes
The combined choirs with Instrumental Music along with Dance presented Holiday Spectacular frosted windowpanes Friday and Saturday evenings with one remaining show at 2:00 pm Sunday. If you feel like...
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