Burbank

Monday, October 25, 2010

Weather mix: sun, clouds, wind, and maybe more rain

  We’re getting sunshine and some gusty winds, along with those cloudy skies  here in Burbank today. It was warm enough, near 70,  to take a stroll through the downtown district around noon; however, I had to hold onto my hat at times to keep the wind from blowing it off. Weather watchers are predicting strong winds in various parts of the Southland. […]
Sunday, October 24, 2010

Halloween is coming… and a Burbank haunted house opens

More Halloween like weather for Burbank.  Today’s cool temps and mostly cloudy skies will turn even gloomier tonight with more clouds, a chance of showers, and a full eerie glowing moon. Perfect time for the creatures of the night to come out. Last night in Burbank, there were plenty of the spooky-kind at the opening of the “Nightmare at the Museum” attraction. […]
Thursday, October 21, 2010

“Lucky 13” tips for Halloween

Halloween is in the air. I’m seeing bats, vampires, ghouls, and other night creatures lurking around my Burbank neighborhood. Adults as well as kids are gearing up for the haunting night of October 31. While you’re preparing to get your “spook on” the Food and Drug Administration has a few guidelines to keep in mind. Today the FDA released its “Lucky […]
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Stormy weather in the Southland

More showers with a chance of thunderstorms in Burbank and most of the Southland, today.  Last night, I was out on the freeways and noticed the big trucks had slowed down and only a few motorists were darting in and out of traffic as if the roads were dry. It has taken a few days of rainy weather for some drivers to get […]
Sunday, October 17, 2010

It’s Halloween Time!

It’s time to pick out the pumpkins, put out the Halloween decorations, and begin stocking up on trick or treat candy. For those who really get into the Halloween groove, the hunt is now on for the perfect costume. The weather is helping set the mood. Today it’s chilly, cloudy, and drizzly in Burbank with a chance of real rain through at […]
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

City Buzz

A chance to make a change in Burbank Burbank city officials are out to appease voters now that the Primary Nomination Election is coming up soon.  Last week, the Burbank City Council gave final approval to that election set for February 22, 2011 and the General Muncipal Election on April 12, 2011. There is a countdown running on this blog, in the far […]
Saturday, October 9, 2010

UPDATED: A sunny and fabulous three-day weekend

UPDATED: 5:30 p.m.  The high today reached 90. It could be even hotter tomorrow!   Ditch that umbrella and get out the sunglasses. A sunny and warm three- day holiday weekend kicks off today with a predicted high in the upper 80s in Burbank.  On Sunday, more of the same gorgeous Southland weather with temperatures continuing to hover near 90 through Monday, Columbus Day. We needed the […]
Wednesday, October 6, 2010

City Buzz

Watch out for counterfeit currency Yesterday, City Hall sent out a crime alert e-mail warning about fake $100 bills being passed in Burbank. Los Angeles County businesses have seen a rise in phony $100 bills, according to the crime alert, which is posted on the city website as well. The U.S. $100 note is a favorite target of scam artists and counterfeiters […]
Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Heavy rain in Burbank and Southland

  Stormy weather creating havoc in the Southland today. During the noon hour, Burbank got hammered by a batch of heavy rain. I was about to step outside, when sheets of rain thundered from the sky. Humm, I was expecting a few clouds and drizzle, but not a full blown storm! The bad weather is causing all sorts of problems on streets, roads, […]