Media City

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Updated: Second day of fall — hot temps in Burbank

On this the second day of fall, the temperature shot up to 80 degrees before noon  in Burbank. The high today in the Media City expected to be near 90. For those having to work outside, like the Burbank city crews pruning giant Ficus trees on Magnolia Boulevard, it’s going to be a tough day. It probably feels more like […]
Monday, September 22, 2014

Best deli sandwich in Burbank

A lot of eateries in Burbank have sandwiches on their menus.  Nevertheless, if you want a sandwich that’s filling, flavorful, and at a reasonable price, the Backstage Cafe is the place to go.  The little shop is anchored on the corner of the First Entertainment Credit Union and IATSE Local 80 building 2520 West Olive Avenue in the Media District. […]
Saturday, September 20, 2014

Major change in weather, cloudy skies and mild temps today

What a difference a week makes. Overcast skies and temperatures in the 60s this morning in Burbank. The sun broke through this afternoon and the high could reach the upper 80s. Last Saturday, it was scorching hot — the kick-off to a mini-heat wave, which delivered triple digit temps for several days to the Media City another other parts of […]
Monday, September 15, 2014

Another scorcher in Burbank today

     Another scorcher in Burbank today. More triple digit temperatures coming our way. Yesterday, the high reached 102 in the Media City. It could be that hot or even hotter today. An excessive heat warning remains in effect for the San Fernando Valley until 7 p.m. tomorrow. Burbank isn’t the only place sizzling in the heat. Most of the  Southland is […]
Sunday, September 14, 2014

Very hot Sunday in Burbank

It’s going to be seriously hot in the Media City today. The temperatures have been climbing for the past several days. The high yesterday reached 99 degrees. Today the temperature is expected to soar into the triple digits. At 9:30 this morning it was already in the mid-80s. An excessive heat warning is in effect today through 7 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Sunday, August 17, 2014

Burbank Scene: Photo shoot at John Burroughs High School

A photo shoot yesterday for the 2014-2015 cheerleaders at John Burroughs High School 1920 West Clark Avenue in Burbank. A string of vintage vehicles lined up in front of the school ready to take part in the photo snaps if called on.
Saturday, August 16, 2014

City Buzz: Magnolia Park merchants seek solutions to parking problems

Magnolia Boulevard has become a victim of its own success. For years, owners of the quaint shops, antique and collectibles stores, and moderately priced eateries, fought mightily to draw attention to their sleepy street in Burbank’s Magnolia Park. Well, that’s all changed. Magnolia Boulevard is now a hip cool place to shop, mingle, dine, and hang out. The new popularity […]
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Parking problems grow in Burbank’s Magnolia Park

A crew was out working on landscape and irrigation at the new parking lot in the 3900 block of West Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank this morning. The construction of the public parking lot has hit some snags in recent months, resulting in delays. Now, work on the lot appears to be moving forward at a brisk pace. Public Works Director, […]
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Burbank Scene: Long line at Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

If you’re a regular at Porto’s in Burbank , 3614 West Magnolia Boulevard, you get use to the lines. They start forming really early on the weekend. This morning, the line was out the door and angling down the sidewalk on Hollywood Way before 10 a.m. Sigh.  I love their pastries, cakes, treats, and sandwiches. So do a lot of other folks. […]