Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Today is Election Day all across the country. The November 4 General Election in California includes votes for governor and a number of propositions. Several county measures and local offices are on our Southland ballot as well. Voters can find their polling place by texting the word “VOTE” to 69520. Also, you can find your polling location and answers to […]
Saturday, November 1, 2014
My wife and I own BURBANK ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES at 3423 West Magnolia Boulevard on “Antique Row.” Our store specializes in mid-century and baby boomer collectibles. We’re not a thrift store or junk shop! Our merchandise is highly collectible. Many of our customers say our store brings back happy childhood memories. It would not be the same if “Antique Row” is […]
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
At last night’s city council meeting, Burbank Mayor, Dr. David Gordon, asked for an update on the release of the video of the October 21, 2014 town hall meeting. Public information officer, Drew Sugars, announced that town hall meeting would be up on the city website this Saturday, November 1. There’s been a lot of chatter on the Internet and around […]
Friday, October 24, 2014
If you went looking on the Burbank city website for Tuesday night’s town hall meeting, you’re not alone. A notice posted on the city website and a news release stated: “The Town Hall meeting will be televised and accessible on demand on the City’s YouTube page.” I was among those who assumed televised meant some sort of live streaming. Well, […]
Thursday, October 23, 2014
NBCUniversal has decided to settle rather than fight a lawsuit by unpaid interns. The settlement for $6.4 million was reached between the entertainment giant and the attorneys for lead plaintiff, Monet Eliastam, a 2012 Saturday Night Live intern, according to an exclusive report on The Hollywood Reporter website. U.S. District Judge Ronald Ellis will now need to sign off on the deal […]
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Gasoline prices are dropping at the pumps all over Burbank and elsewhere. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report says the national average is $3.086 a gallon for regular. That’s the lowest it’s been since early 2011. Gas prices are not quite that low in the Media City — but they might get there soon. Today, I joined a crowd of motorists […]
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Progress is being made in that bitter parking dispute among some merchants on Magnolia Boulevard in the Magnolia Park area of Burbank. The two-hour parking signs were replaced by one-hour signs on the north side of the 3400 block of Magnolia last Friday. When I dropped by the block the day after, Burbank Antiques owner, Ralph Persinger, told me visitors are […]
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Burbank Water and Power crews are wearing pink hard hats to draw attention to October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women. Each year, it is estimated that over 220,000 women in this country will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. However, many believe breast cancer […]
Monday, October 6, 2014
Flappers in Burbank’s Twitter account is a buzz with photos and comments about hot comedy star/actor, Kevin Hart, and his sold out shows last night. Hart open a two-night gig Sunday. The entertainer is working out some new material. He wraps up tonight. Don’t have a ticket? There’s still a chance you could get into a show tonight. Flappers in Burbank […]
