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Burbank Human Relations Council Urges City Leaders And Community To Work For...
The Burbank Human Relations Council has released a statement on the recent protests for racial and social justice that have swept the nation over the past few weeks, including multiple protests and...
View ArticleSome Burbank Athletic Facilities, Including Verdugo Pool, to Open
On Monday, June 15, 2020 Burbank will open the Verdugo Aquatic Facility (VAF). Class offerings, times, lap swim hours, and other programs will operate in a reduced capacity to allow for proper physical...
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Community Rallies For Local Resident Facing Homophobic Harassment
On Saturday, June 6, a group of Burbank community members gathered along the Chandler Bikeway to show support for a fellow resident who has been the target of repeated prejudiced behavior in the...
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Monterey High School Class Of 2020 Celebrates With Virtual Graduation
Fifty-five students graduated from Monterey High School on Friday, June 12, with a virtual graduation ceremony that featured photos and short videos of the graduating class and remarks from special...
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Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Calls For Utility Box Artist Submissions
The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission has announced a call for artist submissions for the fourth phase of the Burbank Arts Utility Box Beautification Program. In partnership with the Parks and...
View ArticleApplication Period Begins for Burbank Rental Assistance Program
The City of Burbank is committed to assisting renters impacted by COVID-19. A commitment of $439,910 in Community Development Block Grant and Los Angeles County Measure H funds will be used to provide...
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Burbank And Burroughs Graduates Receive NOBLE Scholarships
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) recently announced the winners of the San Gabriel Valley chapter’s annual scholarship program, including three students from...
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MANecdotes: Stories About Fatherhood Show Aims To Raise Funds For Family...
Although the show has graced The Colony Theatre stage in the past, this year, MANecdotes – Tales from the Trenches about Fathers and Fatherhood moves to an online format, while still raising funds for...
View ArticleCouncil Directs Burbank Police Commission to Meet Monthly Through December
Burbank’s City Council on Tuesday passed a ‘request (for) the Police Commission to meet once a month through the end of the year and direct the Police Department to develop a roadmap for community...
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Burbank Temple Emanu El Early Childhood Center is proud to introduce BTEE...
Looking for an engaging, dynamic summer camp for your little ones? We’ve got this one in the bag, literally! Burbank Temple Emanu El’s Early Childhood Center is proud to introduce: BTEE Camp Anywhere!...
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Fireworks Causes Small Brush Fire Near Starlight Estates
(Photo by Ross A Benson) Burbank Police were on scene and on patrol in the Starlight Estates after a nearby resident called complaining about a group gathering at Bel Aire Drive and Vista Ridge, upon...
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Rick’s Sports Corner: Joey Kaufman, Local Makes Good As Sportswriter
By Rick Assad Youngsters enjoy playing sports because it’s fun, it’s an excellent form of exercise and it allows one to be with their friends. In time, many develop to the point that they are good...
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Council Adopts Citywide Complete Streets Plan – Approves First Phase
After a public hearing held on June 16, the Burbank City Council adopted the Burbank Citywide Complete Streets Plan and approved staff to start to hire a consultant and start construction on First...
View ArticleProvidence Saint Joseph Medical Center Achieves Magnet Nursing Designation
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center was designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), indicating the nursing team ranks among the top 8 percent in the nation. With...
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Racing Cars, Loitering, Littering Leaves Starlight Estates Neighborhood...
Ongoing disturbances plaguing the Burbank Starlight Estates neighborhood have come to a head in recent months and erupted with the outbreak of a man-made fire on Thursday night. Just after 8 pm an...
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Porch Pirate Raids Rise with Online Purchases Increase
Package deliveries to Burbank homes increased because of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, but despite more customers at home to receive their items, package thefts still persist. Online orders in...
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Burbank High Students Start Project Teens Teach To Mentor Youngsters
Three Burbank High School sophomores have started Project Teens Teach, a free online mentoring program targeted for preschool and elementary students. The six-week program provides lessons in STEAM...
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Burbank to Resume Parking Enforcement week of July 6th.
The City of Burbank will resume parking enforcement for street sweeping services starting July 6, 2020. Parking enforcement will begin with warnings from July 6th to July 11th. (Photo by © Ross A...
View ArticleProvidence High School Eliminates High School Placement Test for Admission
Students applying for admission to Providence High School will not need to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT), or any other entrance exam, as those test results will not be a factor in...
View ArticleSchiff Introduces Bill to Prevent Misuse of Military in Domestic Law Enforcement
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) introduced legislation to amend and strengthen the Posse Comitatus Act to prevent the U.S. military from being used inappropriately in domestic law enforcement...
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