UMeHelps Launches Annual Food Drive to Benefit Burbank Temporary Aid Center
UMe Credit Union announced today that it will be hosting its 7th annual food drive at its branch in Burbank. In the spirit of “people helping people” (a cornerstone of the credit union social mission),...
View ArticleEmily Gabel-Luddy Chosen as Burbank’s New Mayor
City Manager Ron Davis presents the photo album of Will Rogers term to his wife Nancie (Photo by Ross A. Benson) After the death of Mayor Will Rogers in April, Vice-Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy stepped in...
View ArticleLuther Burbank Middle School Theater Presents “The Wizard Of Oz”
The Luther Burbank Middle School Theater Department presented The Wizard of Oz on April 26, 27 and 28 at the school auditorium. Directed by Stefanie Enokian and Tony Redman, the musical also featured...
View ArticleBurbank Police Take Another Reckless Driver Off Burbank Streets
Burbank K-9 Officer John Embleton was on routine patrol in the area of the Ramada Inn, near Buena Vista Street and San Fernando Boulevard, when he spotted a silver Mercedes-Benz run a red light,...
View ArticleBicyclist Hit By Driver Opening Car Door
(Photo by © Ross A Benson) On Sunday, April 29, at 4:40 p.m., an adult male bicyclist traveling north on Lincoln Street near Kenmere Avenue was hit when a driver of a parked vehicle opened their door...
View Article“Momnipresent” Storytelling Show Raises Funds For Family Service Agency
Ten Los Angeles storytellers gather for Momnipresent, a collection of true stories of mothers and motherhood, at The Colony Theatre on Sunday evening, May 6. Proceeds from the show will go to support...
View ArticleMan Threatening Security Guards at Metrolink with Pellet Gun Arrested
On Wednesday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m., Burbank Police responded to a call about a man possibly holding a gun near the Metrolink Station on Front St. One of the first units on the scene was Burbank’s Air...
View ArticleChahal, Aguilar Win Pair of Track League Titles
Burroughs High senior Jagdeep Chahal began the school year not even guaranteed of being the best distance runner in his school. Now with graduation just weeks away, Chahal has not only become the best...
View ArticleFLASHBACK FRIDAY: Shaft in Burbank
When one thinks of Burbank the first thing that comes to your mind would not be the Theme from the movie “SHAFT”, but yet they are! The iconic theme song was written and sung by Isaac Hayes and was a...
View ArticleBurbank, Burroughs Swim Teams Fare Well In Pacific League Finals
By Rick Assad Under favorable weather conditions, the Pacific League swimming finals was held at Burbank High on Thursday and the team standings and individual races went essentially according to...
View ArticleSimmzy’s Pub Brings Beach Vibes To The Media District
With on site beer brewing tanks gracing the northern side of the dining room and roomy bar, the Burbank location of Simmzy’s Pub is part urban brewery, part family restaurant and a completely cool spot...
View ArticleREVIEW: And a Wonderful Wizard it was at Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Middle School put on a truly wonderful Wizard of Oz last weekend, wowing packed audiences with a delightful retelling of the beloved story. Co-directors Stefanie Enokian and Tony Redman...
View ArticleMusic Is Instrumental Fundraising Concert Features Music From Film And...
Burbank and John Burroughs High School instrumental and vocal music students join with professional musicians from the Los Angeles area for the one-night-only concert Music Is Instrumental – An Evening...
View ArticleMay, 2018 Arrest Reports
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View ArticleBrett Carroll’s “School of Show” Was A Showstopping Smash
(Photo by © Ross A Benson) Director Brett Carroll’s “school of show” was definitely in session last weekend at Burbank High. The “Stand Up and Make a Change” Pop Show 2018 was awesome. Many of the...
View ArticleMotorcyclist Killed After Striking Traffic Sign At Burbank Boulevard Off Ramp
Burbank Fire paramedics were called to the northbound Burbank Boulevard off ramp around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday where a motorcyclist struck a lighted arrow board in the gore point and was killed....
View ArticleUlta Beauty Robbery Suspects Arrested
On Sunday, May 6 around midnight, Burbank Police responded to a call of a smashed window which activated a burglary alarm at Ulta Beauty in Empire Center, located at 1351 Victory Place. When police...
View ArticleBurbank Boys Volleyball Falls in Playoff Opener
Burbank High waited 110 years to host a CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff match. The Bulldogs will have to wait at least one more year to win one. Burbank fell in the first round of the...
View ArticleJBHS Drama “Midsummer SoCal” Puts Shakespeare On A California Beach
John Burroughs High School Drama presents Midsummer SoCal for three performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 11-13. Written by Ken Ludwig, the play re-tells Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer...
View ArticleBurroughs Baseball Earns 5-2 Win Over Burbank
By Rick Assad There is an outside chance that the Burroughs High baseball team will participate in the upcoming CIF Southern Section playoffs after beating city rival Burbank 5-2 in a Pacific League...
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