Burbank

Saturday, June 21, 2014

First day of summer!

Some fabulous weather for the first weekend of the summer. Sunny and warm days with temps dropping down into the mid-60s at night. Highs in the 80s in Burbank today, tomorrow, and through at least the beginning of the new week. Summertime weather makes the living pretty special here in Burbank and the rest of the Southland.
Friday, June 20, 2014

Burbank Police arrest arson suspect

A suspect in connection with two suspicious fires in Burbank is being held on $50,000 bail today. Earlier this week, the  fires broke out in two trash dumpsters within a block of each other. Investigations by the Burbank Fire Department and Burbank PD arson investigators concluded both appeared ” to have been intentionally set.” During the criminal investigation, an arrest […]
Friday, June 20, 2014

Mountain lion alert for Burbank

Burbank Police have issue an alert following two “separate mountain lion sightings” in residential areas this week. The wild cat was seen in neighborhoods near the edge of the Verdugo mountains. Burbank Police Sergeant, John Dilbert, is blaming the drought for the problem. Sgt. Dilbert told the  Burbank Leader “… animals that are normally up in the hills come down for […]
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Elephant Bar Restaurant in Burbank closes as part of bankruptcy filing

As some diners have discovered, the Elephant Bar Restaurant in Downtown Burbank has closed. On Monday, June 16, S.B. Restaurant Company, the parent of the Elephant Bar Global Grill/Wok Kitchen chain, reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The petition to reorganize includes the shutdown of 16 of the casual dining chain restaurants including the one at North First Street and […]
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

A new parking lot in Burbank’s Magnolia Park hits a snag

Construction of a new parking lot in Burbank’s Magnolia Park has hit a snag. Work crews were busy at the lot on Magnolia Boulevard, between Maple and Kenwood Streets, back in early May. In fact, the  pouring of the concrete, striping the parking spaces, and planting the landscape were expected to finish off the project by the end of the […]
Sunday, June 15, 2014

Dodger star Yasiel Puig takes a busload of kids shopping in Burbank

The Sports Authority teamed up with Dodger star, Yasiel Puig, for a special event yesterday. It was a shopping spree to benefit the Lou Costello Recreation Center in Boyle Heights. Earlier this month, Puig took photos with fans to collect donations for the event.  The shopping spree fund was sweetened by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and the Wasserman Foundation. They […]
Monday, June 9, 2014

Man found shot to death in Burbank parking garage

Burbank Police today are investigating the death of a man who was found in a Downtown Burbank parking garage. The structure at 651 North San Fernando is near the Chevy’s and California Pizza Kitchen restaurants. Police responded to the scene early this morning and discovered a male victim in a vehicle “.. in a secluded area,” according to a Burbank […]
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Burbank Baskin-Robbins coupon confusion and scoop drama

The Baskin-Robbins at 1201 South Victory Boulevard in Burbank , the one with the drive through window, has been a favorite of the locals for ages. The ice cream is still yummy, but if you plan to try to redeem one of those Baskin-Robbins coupons at this location, beware of  scoop drama. I experienced it first hand last Sunday, June […]
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

UPDATED: Burbank selected as a “host town” for Special Olympics World Games 2015

UPDATED: June 5, 2014  More on Burbank becoming a “host town”for the Special Olympics World Games 2015 on the city website. A big announcement is set to take place at the Burbank City Council meeting this evening. Burbank has been selected as a “host town” for the the Special Olympics World Games 2015. “Special Olympics World Games bring public attention […]