News Releases

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Discount shopping for a good cause at Studio Hope Boutique

Burbank/Shopping—   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Suzette Maffi Phone: (818) 543-0896 Email:  studio@rsnhope.org   STUDIO HOPE BOUTIQUE BRINGS AWARENESS TO KIDNEYS WITH DISCOUNTED SHOPPING   Burbank, CA, March 10th: World Kidney Day is Thursday, March 12th, and Studio Hope Boutique founder Lori Hartwell brings her passion for raising awareness about kidney disease while shoppers hunt for vintage treasures.   […]
Monday, February 23, 2026

Hallmark Media moves to Burbank

Entertainment/Business—     Hallmark Media Moves to Burbank’s Media District   Burbank, CA (February 23, 2026) – The City of Burbank is excited to welcome Hallmark Media as the company establishes operations in the Media District at 3300 W. Olive Avenue. The company’s new office space spans approximately 60,000 square feet and adds more than 200 employees to the City’s robust […]
Sunday, December 7, 2025

Unemployment fraud, misconduct by federal agents, and burglars hit Burbank trading cards shop

Southland Shorts     — Two dozen Los Angeles County employees are facing felony grand theft for fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits while allegedly working full-time between 2020 and 2023. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says the fraud occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and amounts to $741,518. “My office will continue relentlessly rooting out fraud and prosecuting government employees […]
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 […]