Politics

POLITICAL LANDSCAPE:
Big-rig ban developing in Senate

A Senate bill that would ban big rigs from Angeles Crest Highway cleared a major hurdle Monday and has since been undergoing rounds of amendments on the full floor.

Public Safety

BRIEFLY

Van Nuys getting on board with Burbank

Columns

SMALL WONDERS:
Facing a new fad

Whether instructed by my wife or my president, I do as I’m told. So when President Obama told me to stay home from work if I wasn’t feeling well in order to prevent the spread of swine flu, I did my patriotic duty.

Entertainment

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing

“One, two step, one, two step, now turn,” instructed dance teacher Francisco Martinez of the Dance Family Studio in Pasadena. He and his wife, Stacey Martinez, gave beginner-friendly dance lessons Thursday evening at the AMC Walkway in Downtown Burbank before the nine-piece band Phat Cat Swinger took the stage under a clear, summer evening sky.

Opinion

MAILBAG: Pulling double duty at City Hall

Apparently the person in charge of the show this year (“Fireworks show fills the sky,” July 8) is also in charge of Burbank street maintenance.

MAILBAG

Is this really how to run the country?

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Letter carrier delivers hope

There are many reasons I like living in Burbank. I really like our free parking, especially when I visit other cities. I like being able to pick up the phone and talk to a city employee or elected representative about any concern I may have. The access is there. They may not do what I think needs to be done, but they respond quickly and they do listen.