Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Burbank “Drug Take Back ” event this Saturday

Got some of those expired  medications or unwanted prescription drugs?  No need to let them clutter up your place, when the Burbank Police Department is offering to dispose of them for you. The “Drug Take Back” kicks off this Saturday, July 11, in the rear parking lot of the Burbank PD headquarters, 200 North First Street, in Downtown Burbank. The […]
Monday, July 6, 2015

Burbank mayor speaks out about airport rebranding issue

Burbank Mayor, Bob Frutos, is on an urgent mission to reach out to as many residents as possible and he has very little time to do it. Several meetings concerning some major issues involving the Bob Hope Airport are coming up soon. In these meetings, Mayor Frutos believes “the people’s voice” should be heard. One issue, a replacement terminal at […]
Sunday, July 5, 2015

clouds, sun and warm temps for rest of the weekend

A heavy marine layer rolled into the Southland this morning, but the long 4th of July weekend is expected to end with sunshine in the afternoon. Here in Burbank, cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s on this Sunday morning. The forecast for the Media City calls for temps to warm up into the 80s by late today. The cloudy […]
Friday, July 3, 2015

Several arrests in series of Burbank catalytic converter thefts

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of catalytic converter thefts in Burbank. In the past few months, over 60 catalytic converters  reportedly have been stolen from vehicles in the Media City. Burbank Police investigators used leads from those thefts to “initiate surveillance of several possible suspects,” according to a news release from Sergeant, Claudio Losacco, Burbank Police public information officer. […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

July 4th box office battle kicks off with two major releases

“Magic Mike XXL” and “Terminator: Genisys” officially opened today — but both got in some early screenings at theaters last night. The sexy R-rated sequel to the surprise hit “Magic Mike” (2012) danced away with the most moolah in the head-to-head battle with the latest “Terminator” flick. “Magic Mike XXL” reportedly collected 2.4 million last night while “Terminator: Genisys” was […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Talk of the Town: Police Officer David Nelson, Joy Forbes, and new child vaccine law

A funeral service will be held later today for former-Burbank police cadet and Bakersfield Police Officer, David Nelson. The 26 year-old former Burbank High School graduate was killed in the line of duty last Friday, when his cruiser crashed during a police pursuit. In a statement from the Burbank Unified School District, Nelson is remembered as “… an intelligent, caring, funny, […]
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Web Buzz: NBC dumps Trump, Ellen launches new venture and more

NBC dumps Donald Trump. The network released a statement saying it fired the Donald because of negative remarks he made about Mexicans, when he launched his presidential campaign earlier this month on Tuesday, June 16. Trump’s race for president is probably more of a problem for the network than the derogatory comments.  No matter. NBC fired Trump. More here on […]
Sunday, June 28, 2015

Photo Gallery: Ponytail softball parade 2015 in Burbank

The Annual Ponytail Softball Jamboree kicked off with a parade of teams along West Clark Avenue, from Burroughs High School to George Izay park, in Burbank yesterday. Spectators were treated to a colorful contingent of spirited softball teams — some even shared their favorite cheers with the parade watchers. Later, the girls gathered on several baseball diamonds at the park […]
Friday, June 26, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage legal

  The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.The decision was 5-4 — with the court’s four conservative judges voting against the ruling. This means states must not only allow same-sex marriages, but must recognized these unions. It’s a landmark ruling and a victory for those who have fought long and hard for […]
Thursday, June 25, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Obamacare

The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Barack Obama a major victory today by upholding a major element of the controversial Affordable Care Act. In a 6-3 decision, the high court upheld the federal tax credits for low-income and middle class Americans who need  help paying  for health insurance. The broad ruling covers those in states with or without their own […]
Thursday, June 25, 2015

City Buzz: Second Burbank H.S. shaken by sex charges

For the second time in less than a month, a Burbank high school is in the news in connection with a criminal case involving sex charges and underage students. Last Thursday, June 18, Burbank High School Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach, Kyle Roach, was arrested and booked on felony charges of oral copulation with a minor, annoying or molesting a child, […]