Burroughs Boys Volleyball Top Santa Monica in CIF Opening Round
By Rick Assad You could say the relatively easy match for the Burroughs High boys’ volleyball team came when it hammered visiting Santa Monica 25-18, 29-27, 25-12 in a CIF Southern Section Division I...
View ArticleTwo Suspects Arrested for Bank Robbery Spree
On Friday, May 4, a man and a woman were arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department after they went inside a U.S. Bank located in the 10100 block of Riverside Dr. in North Hollywood. Both suspects...
View ArticleBurroughs Boys Volleyball Falls to Loyola
The Burroughs High boys’ volleyball program has much to be proud of. The Indians captured their ninth consecutive Pacific League title and advanced to the second round of the CIF Southern Section...
View ArticleMcKinley Community Day Highlights Kindness
Students and their families, staff and members of the Burbank community celebrated the annual McKinley Community Day at William McKinley Elementary School on Saturday, May 5. The theme for the event...
View ArticleJordan VMA Wows Audience With Spring Concert
The David Starr Jordan Middle School Vocal Music Association presented their Spring concert, “Make A Brighter Day,” on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8 and 9, in the school auditorium. Approximately 300...
View ArticleBurbank Softball Rallies For 4-3 Win Over Host Burroughs
By Rick Assad A two-run first inning by the Burroughs High softball team was met with full backing by the home crowd at Olive Park on Thursday night. Slowly but surely, Burbank chipped away at the...
View ArticleOfficials Open New Train to Plane Metrolink Stop in Burbank
(Photo by © Ross A Benson) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Metrolink and Hollywood Burbank Airport officials celebrated the completion of a new Metrolink Antelope...
View ArticleBurbank Baseball Fights Off Burroughs
One could say that this was the cherry to the ice cream sundae. Having already had its greatest victory of the season come in the form of the return of coach Bob Hart following a heart attack, the...
View ArticleBurbank City Council Searches for New Member in Special Meeting
On Monday, May 7, applications were due for those who hope to be considered for the Burbank City Council. The vacancy comes in light of the passing of Burbank Mayor Will Rogers. A total of 31...
View ArticleGet Out Of Town!: Glendale Youth Orchestra Season Finale
The Glendale Youth Orchestra plays the final concert of the 2017-18 season on Sunday evening, May 20, at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. This fine youth orchestra performs standard symphonic repertoire...
View ArticleBurbank Boys Tennis Season Concludes In CIF Quarterfinals
By Rick Assad Getting to the CIF Southern Section Division III quarterfinals for the Burbank High boys’ tennis team is something to be proud of. But the dream of getting to the semifinals ended on...
View ArticleFire Service Day, National Police Week Celebrated By Thousands In Burbank
(Photo by © Ross A Benson) Burbank Fire Department and Burbank Police Department hosted Fire Service Day and National Police Week on Saturday, May 12. The Fire Department opened the doors to the main...
View ArticleSchool Of Rock-The Musical Rocks The House
Just before the show an announcer says, “We’ve been asked if the kids really play their instruments. Yes they do.” Do they ever! Welcome to musical theater’s first-ever kids’ live rock band. These...
View ArticleBurbank Softball Held In Check 4-2 By Norwalk In CIF Wild-Card Match
By Rick Assad Facing probably the best pitcher this season, the Burbank High softball team would have to be picture perfect. Daunting as this challenge was, there wasn’t a lack of confidence, but...
View ArticleFLASHBACK FRIDAY: “I Want to Ride My Bicycle” – Burbank Style
I remember one of the most stressful times of my young life was to go to the bicycle rider training and having my bicycle safety checked at the Fire Station Headquarters on Olive Avenue. Questions...
View ArticleElementary Students Celebrate Disney Distinguished Day
Students and staff at Walt Disney Elementary School held Disney Distinguished Day on Thursday, May 17, to celebrate the school’s selection as a California Distinguished School and Exemplary Arts...
View ArticleBike and Walk to Work Day 2018 a Huge Success
In celebration of Bike Month, the Burbank Transportation Management Organization (BTMO) hosted two bike and walk “Pit Stops” in the City of Burbank during its annual “Bike & Walk to Work Day” on...
View ArticleBurroughs’ Chahal Wins CIF Title, Switzer Takes Third
Jagdeep Chahal still isn’t sure it is his best event, but Saturday afternoon the soon-to-be Burroughs High graduate was the best the CIF Southern Section had to offer in the 1,600 meters. Chahal set a...
View ArticleBurbank YMCA Reveals Mural “For All”
The YMCA of Burbank has received a youthful facelift on the side of their building located on Magnolia Boulevard and 3rd Street. (Photo by © Ross A Benson) Nickelodeon, as part of a philanthropy...
View ArticleMiller Elementary Students Present Creative Acting Performances
Joaquin Miller Elementary School students presented two different performing arts activities for their families and school community on Tuesday evening, May 15. Jennifer Griffith’s first grade class...
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