Burbank Scene

Sunday, October 26, 2025

SuperLotto Plus winning tickets sold in Burbank, Escondido, and Santa Cruz

No ticket hit the SuperLotto Plus jackpot last night, but three came pretty close. One of them was sold in the Media City. The lucky tickets had five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega, according to the California Lottery.  The Burbank ticket was purchased at U M Liquor, 401 North Victory Blvd.  The other hot tickets were sold […]
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Felony charge filed against former Burbank School Brd member Charlene Tabet

Former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet is set to appear in court later this month.  On Thursday, October 2, the Burbank Police announced a felony charge had been filed against Tabet as a result of their investigation into an alleged embezzlement of government funds at Burbank Unified School District. Last June, Burbank Police were contacted by district officials regarding […]
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Burbank Unified School District is looking for school board candidates

  The Burbank Unified School District has released details of its search for a replacement for ex-school board member, Charlene Tabet..   Below is the recent email message about the school board vacancy sent out by Interim Superintendent Oscar Macias last Friday, September 19.   Dear Burbank Unified Community, We are writing to inform you that a vacancy has occurred […]
Friday, September 12, 2025

Ex-Burbank School brd member Charlene Tabet comments on contract controversy in resignation letter

  Former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet continues to be a hot topic. After weeks of silence, Tabet finally responded to the contract controversy swirling around her. Recently, Tabet has been the subject of numerous comments on social media, letters to the editor, and a petition demanding her resignation, which collected nearly 800 signatures. Tabet’s response to the controversy […]
Monday, September 8, 2025

Burbank School Brd launches search to replace Charlene Tabet

The process is underway to replace beleaguered former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet. At last Thursday’s School Board meeting, Interim Superintendent Oscar Macias announced that the night before, Tabet tendered her resignation. Macias reminded the board that, under the California Education Code, it is required to either call a special election or appoint a replacement for the vacant seat […]