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Monday, September 9, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 9, 2024
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Free catalytic converter anti-theft program in Burbank

The Burbank Police Department has joined forces with several local businesses to deter thieves and track stolen catalytic converters. The device reduces the toxic pollutants released by a vehicle’s exhaust system. Inside the device are metals with a high resale value, making them a popular target of thieves. To combat this crime, BPD teamed up with three local body shops […]
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
By Guest Contributor Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Burbank Police investigating fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian

July 1, 2024   Burbank, California – A pedestrian has died after being struck by a suspected DUI driver. On June 28, 2024, at about 4:30 P.M., Burbank Police and Paramedics responded to the area of Olive Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. When police officers and paramedics arrived, they located a female in the […]
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Monday, July 1, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 1, 2024
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Winning SuperLotto Plus ticket sold in Burbank over the weekend

Over the weekend, no one hit the SuperLotto Plus jackpot in the California Lottery. So, that mega prize of $48 million rolls over and continues to grow for the next draw, which will be later this week. However, four ticketholders had five winning numbers in last Saturday’s draw. Here are the lucky digits: 8, 10, 12, 21, 25, and the […]
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Saturday, June 29, 2024
By Guest Contributor Saturday, June 29, 2024
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Melissa Potter to serve as Burbank Interim Library Services Director

News Release Burbank, CA (June 27, 2024) – Burbank City Manager Justin Hess has selected Assistant Library Services Director, Melissa Potter, as the Interim Library Services Director of the Burbank Public Library, replacing Elizabeth Goldman who will be stepping down from her role as Library Services Director on July 5, 2024. Melissa Potter’s background: Melissa Potter began her career with […]
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Monday, June 10, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 10, 2024
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Burbank Library Services Director resigns amid controversy

Burbank Library Services Director Elizabeth Goldman is stepping down. The city announced Goldman’s resignation in a press release last Thursday, June 6. Goldman’s departure comes at a time of major concerns and complaints about the security at the city’s three library branches. In the press release Goldman is given credit for being instrumental in modernizing the city’s library system, improving […]
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Monday, June 10, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 10, 2024
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Burbank man pleads not guilty to killing his mother

Murder suspect Kyle Lombardo’s next court appearance is on August 13.  Last month, Lombardo, 25,  was arrested in connection with the death of his mother. Burbank police and paramedics were called to a home in the 800 Block of North Avon Street on May 7. They found Karyn Lombardo, 57, unconscious.  Efforts to revive the Burbank teacher failed. She was […]
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