Thursday, July 09, 2009

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Fireworks show fills the sky

BURBANK — Thousands crammed into the Starlight Bowl for a set of Fourth of July performances and a fireworks spectacular Saturday funded by the city, even as it has struggled to cut costs during the recession.

Last Updated Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:42 PM PDT

Fireworks show goes on

BURBANK — Thousands crammed into the Starlight Bowl for a set of Fourth of July performances and a fireworks spectacular Saturday funded by the city, even as it has struggled to cut costs during the recession.

Last Updated Monday, July 6, 2009 6:15 PM PDT

The dry heat is on

Despite a gloomy June, officials warned of dangerous fire conditions in the hillsides created by Southern California’s fourth consecutive drought year.

Last Updated Friday, July 3, 2009 10:06 PM PDT

Diesel issue still up in the air

BURBANK — Protracted negotiations between Bob Hope Airport and air quality officials over the use of a 25-year-old diesel exhaust generator continue to drag on, nine months after the airfield was slapped with a violation.

Last Updated Friday, July 3, 2009 10:06 PM PDT

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Farmers Market is every Saturday

Last Updated Friday, July 3, 2009 10:06 PM PDT

A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE

Led by the Tongva Tribal Dancers, dozens of children and their parents sweat through a scorching friendship dance this weekend during a celebration of Native American heritage at Stough Canyon Nature Center. Families on Sunday enjoyed traditional American Indian fare and took part in making their own crafts.

Last Updated Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:05 AM PDT

BRIEFLY

Curfew published in Federal Register

Last Updated Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:10 PM PDT

Elliott Drive slated for work

CITY HALL — The 1700 block of Elliott Drive is due for a major makeover under a housing plan approved by the City Council last week that includes the development of eight affordable-housing units through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Last Updated Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:10 PM PDT

‘Runaway’ filming boosts unemployment

BURBANK — The growing popularity of out-of-state film productions has emerged as the major contributor to the area’s rising unemployment rates, which jumped toward 10% in May after a brief decline in April, experts said.

Last Updated Tuesday, June 23, 2009 11:10 PM PDT

Paws for thought

Kitty Pants — a pampered Seal Point Himalayan whose MySpace page reveals a penchant for mathematics and playing Candy Land with his parents, Jim and Amy Roach — spent roughly nine days at Burbank Animal Shelter as resident No. A025524.

Last Updated Friday, June 19, 2009 11:29 PM PDT

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Accidents snarl evening commute

Last Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:22 PM PDT

Illnesses come to light in claims

BURBANK — As their attorneys shuffle between four similar lawsuits that allege the Walt Disney Co. has for decades contaminated groundwater with cancer-causing chromium 6 and other toxic chemicals, stories of ill health from the plaintiffs are beginning to emerge.

Last Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:22 PM PDT

Planting for the future

Boy Scout Mark Thomas wouldn’t have wanted to spend his Saturday morning any other way than beautifying one of the city’s most cherished facilities

Last Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:24 PM PDT

EPA eyeing site

BURBANK — The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday confirmed it is evaluating the so-called Polliwog site, an 11-acre parcel at the center of two recent lawsuits that allege the Walt Disney Co. has for decades contaminated groundwater with toxic chemicals, including cancer-causing chromium 6.

Last Updated Friday, June 12, 2009 9:49 PM PDT

BRIEFLY

Reps to attend picnic

Last Updated Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:23 PM PDT

BURBANK CITY COUNCIL PREVIEW

REAL ESTATE SIGNS

Last Updated Friday, June 5, 2009 10:23 PM PDT

Rain trickles down quietly

BURBANK — Scattered rain showers blanketed Burbank and Glendale on Friday, but the storm proved to be less powerful than Wednesday’s lightning and rainfall that killed two people in Southern California.

Last Updated Friday, June 5, 2009 10:23 PM PDT

Airport makes budget cuts

BOB HOPE AIRPORT — The Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority unanimously approved a $12.6-million budget cut Monday that diverts most of what would normally go to the airport’s reserves to instead pay for operations.

Last Updated Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:28 PM PDT

BRIEFLY

Ex-columnist to get ‘roasted’

Last Updated Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:28 PM PDT

Q&A with Greg Batson

The Rev. Greg Batson, senior pastor of Burbank First United Methodist Church, took over when Larry Stamper retired in 2004.

Last Updated Friday, June 5, 2009 12:14 PM PDT

Pair of sisters learn on the fly

Kimberly Anyadike always wanted to fly.

Last Updated Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:28 PM PDT

Licking their economic wounds

BURBANK — Area business leaders Thursday converged on Woodbury University for an economic summit on trends expected to shape the 21st century, with some projecting far into the future and others focusing on success despite the spiraling economy.

Last Updated Friday, May 29, 2009 10:34 PM PDT

BRIEFLY

Ex-columnist to roast himself

Last Updated Friday, May 29, 2009 10:01 PM PDT

FAA finishes curfew papers

BOB HOPE AIRPORT — The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday informed the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority that its application for a proposed nighttime curfew at Bob Hope Airport was complete, setting off a nearly six-month review period.

Last Updated Friday, May 29, 2009 10:34 PM PDT

Report:
Golf plan would harm the area

TUJUNGA — A proposed housing development for the Verdugo Hills Golf Course would significantly affect traffic on two major roadways, damage protected oak and sycamore trees and have a considerable adverse effect on the scenic vista, according to a draft environmental impact report released last week.

Last Updated Friday, May 29, 2009 10:34 PM PDT

Rink just barely skating by

Will and Shane Sweet were rink rats before there was a rink.

Last Updated Friday, May 29, 2009 10:34 PM PDT

BRIEFLY

New Bob Hope stamp unveiled Friday

Last Updated Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:02 PM PDT

He’s at the Army’s service

Every morning Wes Migletz fires up his ’72 Chevy pickup and drives the 30 miles from his home in Burbank to work at Toyota’s U.S. sales and marketing headquarters in Torrance, he feels something missing in his life.

Last Updated Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:02 PM PDT

‘THEIR DEDICATION WILL NOT BE FOR NAUGHT’:
In solemn remembrance

BURBANK — For hundreds of local residents who turned out for Memorial Day ceremonies across Glendale, Burbank and La Cañada Flintridge, the hours of tribute — complete with bagpipes, benedictions, names of fallen service members, patriotic hymns and roses — serve as an annual exercise in remembrance.

Last Updated Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:02 PM PDT

Previous News Headlines

July 8th, 2009

Fireworks show fills the sky

BURBANK — Thousands crammed into the Starlight Bowl for a set of Fourth of July performances and a fireworks spectacular Saturday funded by the city, even as it has struggled to cut costs during the recession.
July 5th, 2009

Fireworks show goes on

BURBANK — Thousands crammed into the Starlight Bowl for a set of Fourth of July performances and a fireworks spectacular Saturday funded by the city, even as it has struggled to cut costs during the recession.
July 4th, 2009

Diesel issue still up in the air

BURBANK — Protracted negotiations between Bob Hope Airport and air quality officials over the use of a 25-year-old diesel exhaust generator continue to drag on, nine months after the airfield was slapped with a violation.

The dry heat is on

Despite a gloomy June, officials warned of dangerous fire conditions in the hillsides created by Southern California’s fourth consecutive drought year.

BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Farmers Market is every Saturday
July 2nd, 2009

A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE

Led by the Tongva Tribal Dancers, dozens of children and their parents sweat through a scorching friendship dance this weekend during a celebration of Native American heritage at Stough Canyon Nature Center. Families on Sunday enjoyed traditional American Indian fare and took part in making their own crafts.
July 1st, 2009

A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE

Led by the Tongva Tribal Dancers, dozens of children and their parents sweat through a scorching friendship dance this weekend during a celebration of Native American heritage at Stough Canyon Nature Center. Families on Sunday enjoyed traditional American Indian fare and took part in making their own crafts.
June 25th, 2009

Michael Jackson, 50, dies

Michael Jackson, who had been rehearsing in a nondescript building near Bob Hope Airport in preparation for an upcoming sold-out 50-show tour, was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon.

Interim Community Development director named

BURBANK — City Manager Mike Flad on Thursday named Greg Hermann as interim director of the Community Development Department effective July 1.

Son arrested in death of dad, Burbank High football coach

BURBANK – Burbank Police Officers on Wednesday arrested 19-year-old Noah Loock in connection with the Nov. 29 murder of his father Timothy Loock, assistant football coach at Burbank High School.

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