Wednesday, December 11, 2013
If you’re goals in the new year includes finding a new gig, you might want to check out the Employees’ Choice Awards. For the past six years, the online jobs website, Glassdoor, has been surveying employees on the best places to work in the country. The 2014 list for large companies is out and three social media heavy hitters, Twitter, […]
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Emily Gabel-Luddy is heading into the final months of her position as Burbank Mayor. In the spring, a new mayor will be selected from among the Burbank city council members. So does Mayor Gabel-Luddy have other political aspirations? She may have hinted at this in a recent interview in The Tolucan Times. In the interview, the mayor was asked this […]
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 […]
