Burbank to Conduct DUI Checkpoint
The Burbank Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, August 30, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. This checkpoint is funded by a grant from the...
View ArticleSchool Starts Monday Morning – Here Are Some Safety Tips
Traffic safety at our schools is a priority for the Burbank Police Department. Traffic officers are assigned to patrol schools as a visible deterrent to prevent incidents from occurring and to enforce...
View ArticleMike Gatto Introduces Legislation to Prevent Evidence Destruction at Gun...
What is the quickest way to get rid of a murder weapon? Unfortunately, in some cities, it is turning it over to the police department and getting paid to do so. At some of these “no questions asked”...
View ArticleWeekend Crime Reports From Burbank Police
Burbank Police were kept busy over the weekend with three cases of note: Indecent Exposure Michelangelo Feher, 29 of Burbank, was arrested by police on Sunday when police say he was observed by...
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Creative Arts Center Gallery Presents ‘Like Father Like Son’
Explore the imaginations of two generations of hyperrealist artists, Antonio Pelayo and his son Isaac Pelayo, as they exhibit their works side by side for their upcoming exhibit “Like Father, Like...
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Burbank’s Irene Maemura Looks to Rise to the Top of the Golf World
Irene Maemura of Burbank (left) could join former Burroughs’ star Emily Tubert (right) as a league champion (Photo by Ross A. Benson) By Dick Dornan myBurbank Sports Editor President Theodore Roosevelt...
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Burbank Alum Elliot Choe Signs with Cal Baptist University
Choe commits to Cal Baptist University to run cross country http://www.cbulancers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8100&ATCLID=209606957 RIVERSIDE, Calif. – California Baptist University men’s cross...
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Will Rogers Second to Throw in Hat for Burbank City Council
Although it is still months away from when nominating papers can be taken out from the City Clerk, it is never to early for hopeful candidates to get a start. There are going to be several key local...
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BUSD Students Surpass State And Global Numbers On AP Exams
Burbank Unified high school students continue to post gains every year since 2010 in numbers of students passing Advanced Placement exams. BUSD passing percentages are also higher than state and global...
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Walk Bike Burbank and City Officials Throw Party to Celebrate 10th...
Walk Bike Burbank and city officials throw party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chandler Bikeway; cyclists use it for pleasure riding and commuting. (Photo by Ross A. Benson) Supporters of...
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Burroughs Wins the 2013-14 “myBurbank CUP” Trophy
(L to R) Burroughs Athletic Director Jose Valle, Athletic Director Marty Garrison, Assistant Principal of Athletics Matt Chambers and Principal John Paramo hold up the coveted myBurbank CUP trophy as...
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Seniors Show They Can Still Rock Out at Verdugo Pool
(Photo By Ross A. Benson) There is only one city where you can do the twist with the vice mayor and have him serenade you too. It’s Burbank! Burbank Councilman Bob Frutos still has his groove (Photo By...
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Van Dorn Gourmets Opens Magnolia Park Storefront
When doors first opened in July on Van Dorn Gourmets in Magnolia Park, owner Brian Van Dorn saw a long-held dream become reality. “Since moving to Burbank over 15 years ago, I knew I wanted to open a...
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City of Burbank Night at Dodger Stadium a Bark in the Park
(L to R) City Manager Mark Scott and Mayor Dr. David Gordon enjoyed a fun evening together with more than 200 Burbank residents (Photo by Ross A. Benson) By Dick Dornan myBurbank Sports Editor Who let...
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Semi-Truck Unexpectedly Runs into Macy’s Department Store
(Photo by Ross A. Benson) During the late night hours of Monday evening, a semi-truck accidentally struck the front door area of the Burbank Macy’s store on San Fernando Blvd. and Cypress Street....
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Burbank YMCA New Equipment Prompts Rise In Interest And Motivation
Burbank YMCA added scores of new exercise equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, indoor cycling bikes, stair-steppers and rowing machines recently. The YMCA has also seen a...
View ArticleVerdugo Park Recreation Center to Close for Five Weeks
The Verdugo Aquatics Facility will close for five weeks while construction crews install a new roof on the 66-year old building. The facility will shut its doors beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2014...
View ArticleBurbank Police Arrest Agent of the U.S. Marshals Service
On Wednesday, August 27 around 12:30 a.m., Burbank Police officers responded to the 300 block of East Santa Anita regarding a report of a suspect brandishing a firearm. According to police who spoke to...
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Magnolia Park Ladies And Gents Night Out Starts The Weekend Off
Summer nears an end with the last Ladies and Gents Night Out of the season on August 29 in Magnolia Park. While the eclectic shopping and dining district has more excitement planned for the September...
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Burbank Legend, Golf Pro Phillip Scozzola Passes Away
Phillip Scozzola Jr., 78, died Sunday, August 17, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, due to complications from Lou Gehrig’s Disease or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.) He leaves his wife of 45 years,...
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