Thursday, July 09, 2009

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Burbank Fire Department trims number of on-duty firefighters by two

BURBANK — The Burbank Fire Department on Monday will trim the number of on-duty firefighters by two as part of the cost-cutting measures passed by the City Council in June, officials said.

News

Airport to test drive bus with engine retrofit

BURBANK — A newly reorganized Burbank- Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority wasted no time delving into a smattering of issues, from pricey low-emissions buses to falling parking fee revenues and a decision to lobby against a proposed law that would require quicker response times for airport fire departments.

Assemblyman running for Los Angeles City Council

BURBANK — Democratic Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, who is running for Los Angeles City Council, plans to speak Thursday about his midterm decision to seek another office.

Council won’t back state bills

CITY HALL — The City Council on Tuesday denounced two proposed state bills that would force its utility to produce a third of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, arguing the laws would significantly increase utility rates.

Politics

Council won’t back state bills

CITY HALL — The City Council on Tuesday denounced two proposed state bills that would force its utility to produce a third of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, arguing the laws would significantly increase utility rates.

Education

Students must stay within local district

BURBANK — About 5,000 students attending classes outside their home school districts will be forced to enroll in their local schools after the state’s District of Choice law expired Wednesday.

Business

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:
Staying very well hydrated

Kangen Water World owner Harvey Branman poured water over several cherry tomatoes in a plastic cup.

Public Safety

Burbank Fire Department trims number of on-duty firefighters by two

BURBANK — The Burbank Fire Department on Monday will trim the number of on-duty firefighters by two as part of the cost-cutting measures passed by the City Council in June, officials said.

Sports

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Third All-Star honor for Sanchez

BURBANK — The honor doesn’t get old for Freddy Sanchez.

Baseball games to highlight event

BURBANK — Mike Boyd felt helpless when he watched news reports of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Columns

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ON THE TOWN:
A star-spangled salute at Starlight Bowl

Every city, town, village and hamlet across America has its own unique way of heralding the official start of summer. In Burbank, the season of vacations, barbecues, pools and beach outings begins with the opening of the Starlight Bowl’s Summer Concert Series.

Entertainment

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MUSIC REVIEW:
High praise for jazz gospel concert

The Fourth of July weekend ended on a high note with an evening of jazz gospel performed Sunday by the Jazz Chronicles at the Salem Lutheran Church of Glendale. The concert was the kickoff for the church’s Coffeehouse summer series to benefit its Mexico Mission project.

Opinion

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MAILBAG

Is this really how to run the country?

MAILBAG: Pastor failed to address issues

Pastor failed to address issues

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Court ruling has implications

On May 26, in Strauss v. Horton, the California Supreme Court held 6 to 1 that Proposition 8 lawfully bars same-sex couples from marrying in California. The high court’s majority opinion is harmful for two reasons: It supports group bias against gays, and it essentially removes the equal protection clause from California’s Constitution.

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