Burbank

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Election Buzz: Several candidates qualify for Burbank 2015 ballot

Burbank City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, sent out a notice today with the names of the candidates who have qualified for the City of Burbank’s Primary Nominating Election to be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. It’s a mail in ballot only election. Here are the names: City Council Candidates (2 open seats) Emily Gabel-Luddy David Nos Will Rogers Elise Stearns-Niesen Juan […]
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Stormy weather expected through Wednesday in Burbank

More stormy weather today so keep those umbrellas at the ready. Yesterday, the much anticipated storm rolled into Burbank and the rest of the Southland with periods of heavy rain and chilly temperatures. The chance of rain today is 90 percent. It will warm up a bit — expect the temperatures to be mostly in the mid-60s — maybe topping […]
Tuesday, December 2, 2014

City of Burbank offering free sandbags

A major storm is set to dump a lot of rain on the Southland today and tomorrow. The chance of rain in Burbank is 100 percent on Tuesday. The weather watchers say we could get 1 to 2 inches of rain. That kind of heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding. So the City of Burbank is offering free sandbags to […]
Friday, November 28, 2014

Photo Gallery: Tai chi in motion at the Joslyn Adult Center

The newly designed mini park at the Joslyn Adult Center is consider an oasis and for good reason. It’s a tranquil green space that invites guests to sit, linger, and for some seniors today — to workout with the slow flowing mediation motions of tai chi. The mini park, completed last May, is a collaboration between Leadership Burbank class of 2014 […]
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Burbank filmmaker’s documentary set for premiere in North Hollywood

Long time Burbank resident and filmmaker, Anne O’Neal, has a lot to smile about and be proud of  these days. O’Neal’s first documentary is making the rounds at the film festivals. “Sing Your Own Song: an Opera Love Story” was nominated for Best Feature Documentary at the Long Beach Indie International Film Festival 2014 last summer  and  has been selected to […]
Monday, November 24, 2014

Dog Haus opens in Burbank with free hot dogs!

There’s a new fast food joint in Burbank. It opened last Saturday with long lines and free hot dogs all day long! It’s another one of those new trendy fast-casual eateries with a lot of healthy ingredients and variety of choices.  The Dog Haus  offers up “gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and one-of-a-kind creations,” according to a news release. In […]
Saturday, November 22, 2014

UPDATED:Election Buzz: Campaign signs, Gabel-Luddy, and new school board candidate

While the debate rages, residents and businesses are continuing to show support for city council candidate, Chris Rizzotti, by publicly displaying  his yard signs. The Rizzotti camp has been criticized for offering its political signs now rather than waiting until the holiday season nears an end.  Recently, I spoke with some of the other candidates in 2015 races and none […]
Saturday, November 22, 2014

Photo Gallery: Holiday in the Park 2014

Traffic rolled down Magnolia Boulevard and the sidewalks were filled with crowds last night for Holiday in the Park. Stores, shops, and eateries stayed open until 9 p.m. Folks shopped, snacked on free popcorn and treats, walked, and enjoyed the entertainment and festive vibe. More photos here.