Sunday, December 8, 2013
The deadline is fast approaching for the 31st Annual Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest in Burbank. So now is the time to put up those fancy ornaments, colorful lights, and other festive decor on your home or business. The Burbank Civic Pride Committee is conducting the contest and will accept applications until 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 10. There’s no entry fee […]
Monday, December 2, 2013
For the first back to work day after the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the weather is going to be terrific in Burbank. Sunny and warm today, with a high at 77-79 here. Meanwhile, in Burbank, Illinois the temperature is expected to top out at 42-43 degrees. Brrrrr! Hey, I think the Media City has the best weather day. However, […]
Sunday, November 24, 2013
On a cold Friday night, big crowds turned out for Holiday in the Park. Sponsored by local merchants, the event was an opportunity to showcase shops and stores in the Magnolia Park area and of course, to have a good time. Check out the photos on Media City Groove.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Holiday in the Park kicks off at 5 p.m. this evening in the Media City. More than 50 stores and shops will be celebrating the holidays with festive decorations, entertainment, food, and shopping specials. There’s a report out that Santa and Mrs. Claus will break away from their busy Christmas schedule and drop by to take photos with the kids. […]
Thursday, November 21, 2013
A wet Thursday in the Media City. Scattered showers under cloudy skies are in the forecast through tonight and into tomorrow. I was out in B-town a short while ago, walking in a light rain that was heavy at times. Highs in the upper 60s today and low 50s tonight.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Downtown Burbank’s first ice skating rink is set to open with a ribbon cutting ceremony, entertainment, and, of course, ice skating tomorrow. Despite storm clouds rolling into the Southland, I’m told, the festivities will go on “as planned.” Downtown Burbank merchants are behind this special holiday event, which they hope will give a boost to the local economy by […]
Saturday, November 16, 2013
The temperatures in the low 60s, the skies cloudy, and a threat of rain hung in the air, but still they came to a union office in Burbank this morning. Shortly before the interviews began at IATSE Local 33, 1720 West Magnolia Boulevard, the line of job seekers stretched around the block. By 9 a.m., more than 160 applications had […]
Friday, November 15, 2013
A major chance in the weather today. Yesterday, the Media City sizzled with a high of 92. ABC7’s meteorologist, Dallas Raines, reported last night that high broke a record of 91 — set back in 1974. Today the temperature is expected to reach only 70 in B-town.. Partly cloudy skies in the forecast, along with a chance of light drizzle […]
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Los Angeles has taken an important step in putting the brakes on runaway production. Will Burbank be next? Yesterday, Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti, signed a city ordinance to waive fees for pilot productions in L.A. In a way, this is a no brainer, but it has been a long time in coming for the City of Angels. Garcetti wrote the legislation back […]
