Burroughs, Burbank Await “Big Game”
By Rick Assad Sports Editor Rivalry games are special and for many of the participants, alumni and fans, they mean even more. It’s especially exciting when there is something at stake. Tomorrow night...
View ArticleUtility Phone Scammers: Word is Out About You in Burbank
The City of Burbank is looking to inform the public about an ongoing utility scam that has claimed numerous victims in the city. (Photo by © Ross A. Benson) In a recent two week period, Burbank Water...
View ArticleTraffic Commissioners would like to see ‘Ikea Way’ Extended
As construction continues on the new IKEA on San Fernando Boulevard, city officials are looking into how to better manage traffic to and from the store. Last year, the City Council approved the name...
View ArticleFLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Old Burbank Country Club
Before DeBell golf course there was The Sunset Canyon Country Club. The club was a golf course and retreat up Country club Drive at the top of Olive Ave. In the early 1920’s the club was the place to...
View ArticleJBHS Drama And Choir Present A Night Of Comedy, Improv And Musical Theater At...
John Burroughs High School students in the drama, musical theater and choir programs put on a night of comedy, improv games and musical numbers Tuesday evening, November 10, at The Colony Theatre in...
View ArticleBurroughs JV, Frosh Knock Off Burbank
By Rick Assad Sports Editor For the Burroughs High junior varsity and freshman football teams, Thursday’s 31-30 and 50-30 Pacific League wins respectively over city rival Burbank at Memorial Field...
View ArticleBurbank Firefighters Extinguish House Fire
Burbank Fire responded a full alarm structure assignment to a house fire at 1825 North Maple Street Friday around 12:25 pm. Upon arriving on scene, the first engine company reported smoke coming from...
View ArticleBurger Review: Gary Bric’s Ramp
Gary Bric’s ramp has always been known for their great seafood and steaks. However, at lunchtime, when your either on a budget or time restraints, your just looking for a good burger. Look no further...
View ArticleBurroughs Takes Undisputed League Crown In 47-21 Win Over Burbank
BURROUGHS INDIANS: 2015 Pacific League Champions (Photo by © Ross A. Benson) By Rick Assad Sports Editor After stumbling early, the Burroughs High football eventually found its stride, righted the...
View ArticleBurroughs Starts Slow But Finishes Fast
By Tania Tchalikian The huge cross-town rivalry started off memorable as the enormous crowd filed into Memorial Stadium on Friday night as all eyes were riveted on the clash between host Burbank High...
View ArticlePolice Defuse Potential Hostage Situation
On Saturday morning at about 7:35 am, the Burbank Police Department received a call from a female who was whispering about an abduction in a home in the 1700 block of N. Rose Street. The call...
View ArticleBurroughs’ Virtue Named Runner Of The Year
By Rick Assad Sports Editor Burroughs High’s Emily Virtue turned in one of the most dominant cross-country seasons ever and for her effort was recently named the Pacific League Runner of the Year,...
View ArticleConstruction and Detour Activities for the I-5 Project
Caltrans announced new closures and detours for the coming week. Extended Closure of Northbound I-5 Alameda Avenue On-Ramps,Nov. 18–23, 2015: The westbound and eastbound Alameda Avenue on-ramps to...
View ArticleBHS, JB Have CIF Playoff Games
By Rick Assad Sports Editor This is going to be a busy week for Burroughs High and Burbank as each school will be involved in CIF Southern Section playoff action. The Indians’ girls’ volleyball team...
View ArticleJordan College And Career Exploration Fair Draws Curious Students
Approximately 50 different careers and colleges were represented at the annual David Starr Jordan College And Career Exploration Fair held Monday, November 9, in the BUSD middle school’s gymnasium....
View ArticlePolice Release New Information on Hostage Situation
Last Saturday, November 7, at about 7:35 am, Burbank Police Officers responded to a home in the 1700 block of N. Rose Street, to check on a female who was whispering about an abduction after calling...
View ArticleBurbank / Burroughs Alums Get Together Before Big Game
The Burbank Burroughs Alumni Assn. scored a touchdown with its third annual Tailgate Event prior to the Burbank Burroughs Homecoming Game Friday night. (Photo By Ivan Galan) Special guests attending...
View ArticleBurbank and Burroughs Announce Homecoming Courts
Just before the BIG GAME last Friday, the Homecoming Courts were announced to the sold-out stadium. Burbank High (Photo by © Ross A. Benson) Representing the Burbank Senior Class, this year’s 2015...
View ArticlePursuit Suspect Drives Himself To Jail
Burbank Police officers attempted to pull over a Blue Cadillac near Olive Recreation Center on Griffith Park Tuesday night after observing a traffic violation, but the driver refused to stop for the...
View ArticleBurroughs Volley Brushes Aside Pacifica
By Rick Assad Sports Editor Easy became somewhat difficult for the Burroughs High girls’ volleyball team during Tuesday night’s CIF Southern Section II-A opening-round playoff match against visiting...
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