Saturday, December 23, 2023

Nick Schultz selected Burbank mayor at council reorganization meeting

There is a new mayor in the Media City. Vice-Mayor Nick Schultz got the unanimous approval of his fellow council members to move up to the mayor position. Schultz was selected last Monday, December 18 at the culmination of the city council reorganization meeting. Former Mayor Anthony, a look back and ahead Earlier in the meeting, former Mayor Konstantine Anthony […]
Saturday, December 23, 2023

SAG-AFTRA members are celebrating the holidays with a new contract

SAG-AFTRA members are enjoying the benefits of a new three-year contract this holiday season. The union ended a brutal 118-day strike against the studios after reaching a tentative deal last month. However, the membership needed to give its approval. That became a done deal earlier this month. On December 5, the union announced its members nationwide approved new, three-year agreements […]
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Debunking 6 myths about historic homes in Burbank

Burbank now has an easy Historic Landmarking Application process in place for both residential and commercial structures 50 years or older. As an incentive for you to continue to maintain the look and feel of your property, the Mills Act Tax Abatement provides up to 75% off your property taxes in perpetuity, and the Mills Act transfers with the property […]
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Ex-Burbank schools employee arrested in connection with embezzlement investigation

A 38-year-old Burbank woman is at the center of an alleged embezzlement case at the Burbank Unified School District office. The suspected theft involves at least $10,000 missing from fees collected for the “Around the Bell” afterschool program. “BUSD will bring in a forensic auditor later this month to confirm the full extent of the loss. The district will work […]
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Burbank Arts Fall Festival postponed again due to bad weather

A touch of bad luck for the Burbank Fall Festival planned for Johnny Carson Park. Once again, bad weather is the reason. The festival set for today has been postponed for a second time. It happened last September for the same kind of cloudy skies and scattered showers we’re having today in the Media City. Also, we got rain overnight. […]
Monday, November 13, 2023

New poll shows Porter and Schiff lead California U.S. Senate race

A new CA Senate poll shows Rep. Katie Porter and Rep. Adam Schiff far ahead of the other candidates. In fact, the two U.S. House Democrats are running almost neck-and-neck in the race. Porter of Irvine is favored by 17 % of voters most likely to cast ballots in the upcoming March primary. Schiff of Burbank is slightly behind with […]
Monday, October 30, 2023

Two high-profile SoCal candidates jump into the crowded California US Senate race

Former SoCal TV reporter/anchor, Christina Pascucci is stepping away from a 15-year career to hit the campaign trail. Pascucci, 38, is running for the US Senate seat once held by Dianne Feinstein, who passed away on September 29. Pascucci officially announced her intentions recently on Fox 11’s political talk show “The Issue is: with Elex Michaelson.”  Locally, Pascucci worked for news […]
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Hundreds of striking workers picket Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank

Hundreds of striking workers hit the picket lines at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank for a third straight day. SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) says 700 of its members are taking part in a 5-day work stoppage because of “bad faith bargaining and other illegal tactics meant to silence workers.” Yesterday, many of the picketers stood out in […]