Sunday, November 24, 2013
The Rink is open in Downtown Burbank. The city’s first temporary ice rink got its grand opening last Thursday. Burbank Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy was one of those who laced up skates and took a spin or two or maybe three around the new ice. The rink is located in the back parking lot of city hall between Third Street and […]
Sunday, November 24, 2013
On a cold Friday night, big crowds turned out for Holiday in the Park. Sponsored by local merchants, the event was an opportunity to showcase shops and stores in the Magnolia Park area and of course, to have a good time. Check out the photos on Media City Groove.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Holiday in the Park kicks off at 5 p.m. this evening in the Media City. More than 50 stores and shops will be celebrating the holidays with festive decorations, entertainment, food, and shopping specials. There’s a report out that Santa and Mrs. Claus will break away from their busy Christmas schedule and drop by to take photos with the kids. […]
Thursday, November 21, 2013
A Veterans Day ceremony was held at the McCambridge Park War Memorial at the corner of Amherst Drive and San Fernando Road in Burbank on November 11, 2013. Tuskegee Airman (retired) Lt. Colonel Robert “Bob” J. Friend, 93, was the guest speaker. Among the acknowledgments, Friend received a certificate of recognition from the California Assembly. Friend was one of the […]
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Oscar-winner, Jennifer Lawrence, is getting a lot of attention for her upcoming leading role in the “Hunger Games” sequel “Catching Fire.” Not a lot of big films out this year being carried by females. This past summer, Sandra Bullock was the lead in two notables: “Gravity” and “The Heat” with Melissa McCarthy. Women go the movies just as much […]
Thursday, November 21, 2013
‘Tis the season for a new scam to be making the rounds. The Burbank Police Department is sending out a warning about imposters who phone residents, pretending to be law enforcement officials, and then proceed to rip off money from the victims. Apparently it has happened several times in surrounding communities. It’s called the Moneypak Scam and this is how it […]
Thursday, November 21, 2013
A big turkey giveaway at Dodger Stadium today. Turkeys, fixings and reusable canvas bags will be handed out to “… 2,100 pre-selected not for profit community organizations who will in turn distribute them to families in need,” according to a news release from the Dodger organization. Dodger alumni “Sweet” Lou Johnson, Bobby Castillo, Matt Luke and Al Downing will be there […]
Thursday, November 21, 2013
A wet Thursday in the Media City. Scattered showers under cloudy skies are in the forecast through tonight and into tomorrow. I was out in B-town a short while ago, walking in a light rain that was heavy at times. Highs in the upper 60s today and low 50s tonight.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Downtown Burbank’s first ice skating rink is set to open with a ribbon cutting ceremony, entertainment, and, of course, ice skating tomorrow. Despite storm clouds rolling into the Southland, I’m told, the festivities will go on “as planned.” Downtown Burbank merchants are behind this special holiday event, which they hope will give a boost to the local economy by […]
