July 2012

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Burbank opens cooling centers during heat wave

The heat is on in Burbank. At 1 p.m., the thermometer had topped 90 degrees in the Media City. The high today could reach the triple digits! The hot temps are expected to linger for several days. Many residents, especially those without air conditioning, are going to be struggling in this kind of weather. The City of Burbank is providing […]
Monday, July 9, 2012

Lunch at DeBell Clubhouse Grill gets thumbs down review

I joined friends for lunch on the patio of the Clubhouse Grill at the DeBell Golf Club in Burbank yesterday, and it was a big disappointment. The views of the hillsides and golf greens were terrific, but the food and the service were totally sub par. First, our table was dirty and we had to ask the waitress to clean […]
Friday, July 6, 2012

Temperatures heating up over holiday weekend

The long 4th of July holiday will be wrapping up this weekend with some sizzling temps in the Media City. At around 1 p.m, we reached the high of 81 in Burbank today. Tomorrow things will start to heat-up from the mid-80s to the 90s by Monday.  Summer is here. Enjoy!  
Thursday, July 5, 2012

Outdoor dance party in Burbank

Get your boogie shoes on! The “Come Out & Dance” concert series kicks off for a 9th season this evening. The music and dancing will be on the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue. If you want to polish up your style or learn some new dance moves, free lessons will be provided by “skilled instructors Francisco […]
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Fireworks warning from the Burbank Fire Department

On the eve of the big Fourth of July celebration, the Burbank Fire Department is sending out a warning about fireworks. The bottom line, don’t use them in the Media City. There are plenty of thrills to be had from watching one of the spectacular fireworks shows in the sky on the night of the 4th. Here’s a  message from […]
Monday, July 2, 2012

Jean Youn: Fourth of July, fireworks, and General Douglas MacArthur

This year, Independence Day falls on Wednesday. It is in the middle of the week. Do you have any special plans for the Fourth of July? By the way, what comes first to your mind about Independence Day? For me, it is the fireworks. Though each firework show looks similar at a glance, we realize quickly that each draws a […]