Burbank Unified School District Archives

Sunday, October 5, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 5, 2025

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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 […]

Friday, September 12, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 12, 2025

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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 […]

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Burbank School Brd set to take crucial step against missing-in-action member Charlene Tabet

The firestorm surrounding embattled Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet shows no signs of cooling off. Since last June, a petition calling for Tabet’s resignation has gained more than 795 signatures. Tabet is a key figure in two investigations, one conducted by the Burbank Police Department and the other funded by the district, both of which focus on an […]

Saturday, July 12, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 12, 2025

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Burbank School Brd takes another action against Charlene Tabet

The Burbank School Board took another action against beleaguered member Charlene Tabet this week. At its meeting last Thursday, on July 10, the board of education removed Tabet as clerk. Oscar Macias, acting superintendent, presented the case for Tabet’s dismissal. Marcias gave a report noting the board’s decision last month to formally censure Tabet for her failure to disclose […]

Monday, June 9, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 9, 2025

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Burbank Police investigating an alleged contract scheme involving BUSD

The Burbank Police Department is investigating an alleged contract scheme in the Burbank Unified School District, which has already claimed one high-profile victim. John Paramo is no longer the superintendent of BUSD. Last Thursday night, the school board accepted Paramo’s resignation during closed session. Absent from that closed-door meeting was board member Charlene Tabet. In a statement emailed out to […]

Thursday, May 9, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Mourning for a popular Burbank teacher found dead in her home

A popular Burbank teacher is being mourned today after her tragic death. Karyn Lombardo was found unconscious in her home in the 800 block of North Avon Street last Tuesday night. According to a Burbank Police news release, “Life-saving measures were taken by officers and paramedics, but the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.” Apparently, there was some kind […]

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

By Guest Contributor Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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A transient charged with an alleged sexual assault of a minor in Burbank

April 23, 2024. Burbank, California – A suspect has been arrested and charged after sexually assaulting a minor walking home from school. On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the area of Victory Boulevard and Alameda Avenue in regards to a possible assault. The victim, a 13-year-old female, reported that while she […]

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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Ex-Burbank schools employee arrested in connection with embezzlement investigation

A 38-year-old Burbank woman is at the center of an alleged embezzlement case at the Burbank Unified School District office. The suspected theft involves at least $10,000 missing from fees collected for the “Around the Bell” after-school program. “BUSD will bring in a forensic auditor later this month to confirm the full extent of the loss. The district will work […]

Thursday, October 29, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 29, 2015

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Person of interest arrested in Burbank school theft case

A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of money and a credit card from a teacher’s purse at Bret Harte Elementary School in Burbank . A week ago yesterday, Burbank Police released photos of the suspect and her vehicle and asked for the public’s help in tracking down the woman described in a news release […]