Monday, September 29, 2014
Burbank City Manager Mark Scott is supposed have his finger on the pulse of the city and know how local government operates. Before coming to Burbank in August of 2013, Scott “worked in the city management profession for more than 35 years, including 24 years as a city manager in 5 cities” according to his bio on the Burbank city […]
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Some of the top celebrity chefs are gracing a limited edition of the Forever Stamp. The U.S. Postal Service put the new stamps into circulation last Friday. The legendary chefs honored: Julia Child, James Beard, Joyce Chen, Edna Lewis and Edward (Felipe) Rojas-Lombardi. These food connoisseurs showed us how to integrate ” international ingredients and recipes with American cooking techniques and influence” […]
Saturday, September 27, 2014
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has cracked the $100 million mark and still growing. Yesterday, no one ticket matched the winning numbers: 17, 26, 35, 46, 62, and the Mega 9. The jackpot got a new infusion of dough and now stands at $105 million. The next Mega Millions draw is this coming Tuesday, September 30.
Friday, September 26, 2014
“Ladies Night Out” in Burbank’s Magnolia Park tonight and the theme is “Superhero September.” Come as your favorite super hero and enter the contest at the UME Credit Union at 3000 West Magnolia Boulevard. Also, they’re going to be honoring the charity superheroes — groups and organizations that help others and give back to the community. Many of the […]
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Congrats to the @Dodgers players, coaches, staff and fans! The 2014 NL West Division Champs! — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
The Home Depot hacker attack is turning into a really bad nightmare for the nation’s largest home improvement retailer and many of its customers. Reports are circulating on the Internet about thieves using credit card information stolen from Home Depot to “… buy prepaid cards, electronics and even groceries,” according to MoneyWatch. Also, some of the stolen cards reportedly have been […]
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
On this the second day of fall, the temperature shot up to 80 degrees before noon in Burbank. The high today in the Media City expected to be near 90. For those having to work outside, like the Burbank city crews pruning giant Ficus trees on Magnolia Boulevard, it’s going to be a tough day. It probably feels more like […]
Monday, September 22, 2014
A lot of eateries in Burbank have sandwiches on their menus. Nevertheless, if you want a sandwich that’s filling, flavorful, and at a reasonable price, the Backstage Cafe is the place to go. The little shop is anchored on the corner of the First Entertainment Credit Union and IATSE Local 80 building 2520 West Olive Avenue in the Media District. […]
Sunday, September 21, 2014
“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” ––Stephen King Author Born September 21, 1947
