Tomme Jean Lenz 25 Oct 1:18 PM (2 days ago)
Tomme passed away on Saturday the 11th at her home in Burbank with her son by her side. She is survived by a son and a daughter. Tomme was born in Alexandria LA and had two bothers and a sister.…
City Considers Film Commission to Boost Production 25 Oct 7:00 AM (2 days ago)
There’s no business like show business. Burbank should know.
Officials ID Driver Killed in I-5 Crash 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
An alleged wrong-way driver who was killed in an alcohol-related freeway crash in Burbank was identified by the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office on Oct. 20.
Burbank High Launches Campaign to Rename Library After Longtime Educator 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
Burbank High School has launched a fundraising campaign to rename its library in honor of Dave Thomson, a teacher, coach and mentor who served the school for 35 years.
Ways to Vote in Burbank 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
There will be four 24-hour vote-by-mail drop boxes available in Burbank until Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. These are located at Burbank City Hall, Buena Vista Branch Library, Joslyn Adult Center and Ralph Gross Park, and registered voters may drop…
Two Burbank Nonprofits Double the Love, Serve as One 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
So as not to be culpable of “burying the lede,” Home Again Los Angeles (HALA) hosted their annual Empty Bowl fundraiser this past week.
BUSD Ushers In New Board Member 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
A new trustee took her seat on the Burbank Board of Education last Thursday, Oct. 16, but several members of the public made it clear that expectations for more changes still remain high.
Burbank Launches Planning for New Central Library, Public Plaza 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
Burbank officials announced the start of planning and design for a new downtown Central Library and Public Plaza, backed by a nearly $10 million state grant.
Letter to the Editor: - Councilmembers Practicing Liberal Fascism 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
Three of the Burbank City Council members are practicing a form of liberal fascism. They are denying the rights of the citizens by ignoring the results of repeated certified elections.
COM - Police Arrest Suspects After Burglary Investigation 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
A dramatic escape attempt along the ledge of a building led the Burbank Police Department to multiple arrests for several past burglaries recently.
Letter to the Editor: Rent Stabilization Is Not a 'Fringe Issue' 24 Oct 11:00 PM (2 days ago)
I am a Burbank resident who cares deeply about keeping our neighbors housed and our community intact. I want to respond to the recent letter claiming rent stabilization is a scam driven by outsiders.
Haunted House Owners Walk Tightrope of Thrills, City Rules 24 Oct 8:00 AM (3 days ago)
Burbank's wildly popular Halloween haunts, including the viral "Clown House" that draws up to 9,000 visitors on Saturdays, are now under city scrutiny after last year's crowds brought street vendors and complaints — but operators say they're following all the…
Cheers to the Docs and Nurses Who Fix Us 22 Oct 11:00 PM (4 days ago)
In the spirit of the season, they carved on me the other day, a little procedure hardly worth mentioning.
City Receives Excellence Award for BASE 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
The city of Burbank was awarded the 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for its Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo (BASE), a program redefining recreation and accessibility for residents of all abilities.
Regal Medical Group 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
Medicare gives you choices, but having a doctor who truly understands you makes all the difference in keeping you healthy.
Visionary Award Celebrates Three Champions for Legacy of Service 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
Eighteen years have passed since the Family Service Agency (FSA) of Burbank first presented the Mary Alice O’Connor Visionary Award during what has become their annual “Imagine a City” gala fundraiser.
Halloween Displays Draw Crowds 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
It’s one of the favorite times of the year in Burbank, but as Halloween approaches, the Burbank Police Department is urging residents and visitors to exercise caution amid the city’s elaborate seasonal displays.
Letter to the Editor: Concern for BUSD Certification 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
Each year, every California school district is required to submit key financial reports. In those reports, districts must self-certify their fiscal condition as Positive, Qualified, or Negative:
Police Earn Praise for 'Marked Improvement' in Audit 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
It may not be perfect, but the vast improvements the Burbank Police Department has made over the past 15 years was acknowledged by an independent auditor in a presentation to the City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Media City Credit Union 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) from Media City Credit Union gives you flexible access to your home’s equity for renovations, vacations or debt consolidation — pay only for what you use.
Letter to the Editor: City Council Should Reject Rent Cap 17 Oct 11:00 PM (9 days ago)
Rent control / rent registry is a scam. It's one of those too-good-to-be-true scams. It’s being perpetrated by primarily out of town paid protestors who have no interest in the wellbeing of Burbank.
Library Program Pairs Kids With Four-Legged Listeners in Burbank 17 Oct 8:00 AM (10 days ago)
The Burbank Public Library's Paws for Reading program lets children practice reading to therapy dogs like 11-year-old Ollie, providing a non-judgmental audience that builds confidence and fluency. Parents and kids report the program, which started in 2018 and resumed after…
La Piazza at Villa Scalabrini 15 Oct 11:00 PM (11 days ago)
La Piazza Active Senior Community is an oasis of peace and serenity like no other.
Adventist Health Glendale 15 Oct 11:00 PM (11 days ago)
Lifelong movement starts with robotic precision at Adventist Health Glendale. Whether it’s pickleball, hiking local trails or a daily walk, staying active is one of the most effective ways to protect your health and improve quality of life. However, joint…
Solheim Senior Community 15 Oct 11:00 PM (11 days ago)
Solheim Senior Community’s experience is rooted in more than 100 years of loving care.
Third Grade Was an Especially Tough Year 15 Oct 11:00 PM (11 days ago)
The Agony of Waking Up no longer troubles me. Sure, the first minute is a hurricane of confusion; I wonder who I am and how I got here. I check my phone for answers. Nothing.
Darren Manley Attorney 15 Oct 11:00 PM (11 days ago)
Darren Manley is an estate planning attorney with deep ties to the San Gabriel Valley and Foothill Communities.
Schultz Teams Up With CHP for Safety Event 14 Oct 7:00 AM (13 days ago)
Assemblymember Nick Schultz partnered with the California Highway Patrol to cohost a free car seat inspection and installation event on Seat Check Saturday, in recognition of Child Passenger Safety Month.
Police Unveil Pink Cruiser for Breast Cancer Awareness 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
Hoping to draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Burbank Police Department and Wrapix Imaging of Burbank teamed up last week to get their vehicles in the "Pink."
Letter to the Editor: Support Senate Bill 79 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
Your article about resistance to the State Legislature Senate Bill 79 that ends decades of "not in my backyard" NIMBY's being able to stop any new apartment dwelling permits is slanted, completely towards those who oppose the bill. The Leader…
Letter to the Editor: BUSD Deserves Better Leadership 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
In the midst of embezzlement charges, resignations, and multiple officials placed on paid leave, the Burbank Unified School District board met on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to interview candidates to fill the vacancy left by alleged felon and former board member…
Civics Program Creates Pipeline of Community Leaders 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
A free nine-week program in Burbank, called Residents Inspiring Service & Empowerment, is doing something most civics classes don’t: Turn everyday residents into City Councilmembers, commission appointees and neighborhood champions who actually want to attend local government meetings.
Letter to the Editor - Secret Water Dealings Hurt Burbank 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
The Los Angeles Times recently reported that secretive negotiations over the Colorado River’s future are taking place behind closed doors.
Burbank Art Association Honors Former Mayor 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
The passage of time has left fewer and fewer people who know what telephone exchanges were. However, thanks to the omnipresent reruns of the old “I Love Lucy” television show there are still people, of all ages, who have heard…
Man Killed by Metrolink Identified 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
A man struck and killed by a Los Angeles-bound Metrolink train at the downtown Burbank station was identified Tuesday as Christopher Duthridge, 47, of Bakersfield.
Boo Bash Celebrates Halloween 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
Kids and families had a spooky good time on Saturday when the annual Boo Bash took place at the Burbank Adult School.
Burbank Airport Returns to Normal Air Traffic 10 Oct 11:00 PM (16 days ago)
Flight operations were returning to normal by Wednesday this week at Hollywood Burbank Airport following a chaotic Monday that saw about four hours with no air traffic controllers working.
Fall Festivals, Home Repair and Harvest Moons 8 Oct 11:00 PM (18 days ago)
Random thoughts, while eating my weight in Buffalo wings:
Circus Vargas Celebrates Hollywood Glamour 3 Oct 11:00 PM (23 days ago)
Circus Vargas, a California tradition since 1969, will premiere its latest production, "Hollywood Dreams," an entertainment show paying tribute to Hollywood's Golden Age.
Chili, Dodger Dogs and Improbable Dreams 2 Oct 7:00 AM (25 days ago)
Swaddle me in Snickers bars, coat me in taffy. Mad moonshine moments are upon us.
GUSD Excels in Dual Language Immersion, Magnet Programs 1 Oct 11:00 PM (25 days ago)
Award-Winning Programs That Inspire Every Child’s Success
Teen Distraction Theft Suspects Arrested 28 Sep 7:00 AM (29 days ago)
Police in Burbank on Thursday, Sept. 18, announced the arrests of two Los Angeles teens believed responsible for distraction thefts targeting older adults across Los Angeles County.
The Ultimate L.A. Guy: Outdoorsy, Effortlessly Cool 24 Sep 11:00 PM (last month)
No one can belabor a moment quite like I can, but Robert Redford’s death last week lingers for me, like a scrapbook I just can’t seem to close.
Convalescent Aid Society to Provide Free Loans of Medical Equipment in Burbank 17 Sep 11:00 PM (last month)
Since 1923, Convalescent Aid Society has provided free loans of medical equipment to residents in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Now, the local charity is open in Burbank and serving the San Fernando Valley.
Sitting in the Kitchen, Waiting for the Kids 17 Sep 11:00 PM (last month)
Look, I know I tend to chomp from the sunny side of the peach, sometimes right off the tree.
El Portal Theatre Proudly Presents Ragtime 12 Sep 11:00 PM (last month)
The El Portal Theatre will stage the Tony Award-winning musical “Ragtime” Sept. 12–21 on its Debbie Reynolds Mainstage.
Angels in the Cornfields? Only a Theory 10 Sep 11:00 PM (last month)
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Some dad was joking about the cost of raising a daughter the other day, putting the tab at between $700 billion and $1.6 trillion.
The Things We Celebrate, the Stuff We Cheer 3 Sep 11:00 PM (last month)
They say books are portable magic, yet so is bourbon, so is a violin.
The Sad, Happy Tears of a Dorm Room Goodbye 27 Aug 11:00 PM (2 months ago)
Dads are sharing lots of photos of freshman dorm drop-offs — a crushing milestone, a moment of true and total glee. As my sister notes, parents cut the cord more than once.
Historic El Portal Theatre Announces Star-Studded Series 22 Aug 11:00 PM (2 months ago)
The historic El Portal Theatre will present a lineup of Broadway stars and classic musicals for its fall 2025 season as the venue approaches its 100th anniversary celebration next year.