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Glendale, Burbank school districts could receive millions in federal stimulus funds

Glendale, Burbank school districts could receive millions in federal stimulus funds

GLENDALE — State legislators this week approved a bill to release millions in one-time federal stimulus funds to Glendale and...

 

California legislators OK pay reforms inspired by Bell scandal

California lawmakers passed wide-ranging public compensation reforms inspired by the Bell municipal salary scandal in the waning hours of...

 

Bill could help smokers kick the habit

Smokers in Glendale, which has one of the highest smoking rates in Los Angeles County, could gain free access to tools to help them quit...

Foster youth to get new housing facility

Emancipated foster youth will soon have a second home to move to under a $1.92-million project recently approved by the City Council,...

 

27-year bond with farmers

Fresh produce and a festive atmosphere are calling people to the farmers market in Burbank, which last month celebrated its 27th year of...

 

New California law expands carpool lane use

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure Monday allowing tens of thousands more Californians with environmentally friendly cars to...

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Entertainment

  • New comedy flag to start flapping

    New comedy flag to start flapping

    It's no secret the Flappers Comedy Club is nearing its opening date of Sept. 11. The 1920s-inspired marquee is up and turning quite a few...

  • Salsa savvy

    Most people reach a point in their lives where, though they may not know everything, they at least know what they like. Or, as is even...

  • West of Broadway

    Music from Broadway, TV and film gets a pops twist when the Glendale Renaissance Orchestra performs at the Alex Theatre. The evening's...

  • Deluca's a little shy on flavor

    Everything about the new Deluca's Deli in the Americana says "Italia." Strains of its lyrical language are bandied about over glass deli...

  • Source of strength

    Cancer patients and survivors find respite from treatment and build friendships with those facing similar trials in a program offered at...

Business

Preserving memories is big business

The scrapbook craze has gone from a home hobby to a billion-dollar business, with devotees buying paper and stickers and stamps of all...

Website can 'network your talents and treasures'

PirateJimbo.com may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking about where to trade goods and services in a local area, but...

Public Safety

Police Logs

The following were taken from reports filed with the Burbank Police Department.

Columns

Olive Avenue Confidential: Getting to the hub of the matter

Unless you've been following the issue closely and for quite some time, chances are that last week's City Council hearing about a proposed...

Start the Presses: Let's get it restarted

Start the Presses: Let's get it restarted

I thought about titling this column "restarting the presses," as it's been more than two months since I last wrote in this space. This is...

Mailbag

Mailbag: Prop. 8 judge an activist judge?

Gay relationships "are consistent with the core of the history, tradition and practice of marriage in the United States." There is no...

Mailbag: Many laws have moral, religious precept

In the Aug. 7 editorial "Some traditions deserve to die," the Burbank Leader chided the California electorate for the passage of Proposition...

Poll

Do you agree with the Burbank City Council's decision to approve the $120-million transit center for Bob Hope Airport?

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