Disney moves forward with ABC Studios project at Golden Oak Ranch

A half-century ago, Walt Disney leased a horse ranch in Placerita Canyon to shoot episodes of “The Adventures of Spin and Marty” from the...

Burbank home sales still falling

The number of single-family houses on the market in Burbank remained sparse last month, but the number of condominiums for sale held steady, according to the latest real estate figures.

20-year forecast: Traffic at Bob Hope Airport to remain 'relatively flat'

The operations at Bob Hope Airport are expected to improve over the next 20 years, but not to pre-recession levels, according to a forecast released this week.

Parents rally against T-mobile cell tower

Parents of children who attend two schools located near the Little White Chapel held a news conference on Thursday calling on the Burbank City Council to block the installation of a wireless telecommunication facility inside the church because of the dangers they say radio emissions pose to the...

Better than expected rates trim airport's debt costs

Interest rates for bonds sold to construct a new transit center at Bob Hope Airport came in lower than expected, reducing the annual debt obligation by more than $1.25 million, officials reported Monday.

Suit aims to stop Walmart from setting up Burbank shop

Three local residents have filed a lawsuit against the city to stop a Walmart from opening in Burbank, alleging the city illegally cleared the way to issue building permits to the world's largest retailer without adequately investigating the store's environmental impact.

With American Airlines gone, airport sees continued revenue drop

In the first full month since American Airlines pulled out of Bob Hope Airport, parking revenues at the airfield fell by 8.6% in March, officials reported this week.

Disney reports strong second quarter 2012 results

The Walt Disney Co.reported a 21% jump in net income for the quarter, as the strong performance of the television business and at the theme parks more than offset losses at the film studio.

Disney scores huge hit with 'The Avengers'

It was a weekend that made Hollywood stand back and marvel. "The Avengers,"

Times Community News papers haul away awards

The Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader, Pasadena Sun and La Cañada Valley Sun took home 16 state-wide awards for their journalism over the past year.

Bob Hope Airport in flap on bag swabs

The Transportation Security Administration has halted a “long-standing” arrangement with Bob Hope Airport police when investigating unattended bags, raising safety and security concerns among officials at the airfield.

Show biz school opens in Burbank

An international filmmaking and acting school has opened in Burbank. Its operators plan to create opportunities for students and graduates by developing connections with local production companies and studios.

International film, acting academy takes root in Burbank

An international filmmaking and acting school has opened in Burbank and plans to create opportunities for students and graduates by developing connections with local production companies and studios.

DreamWorks Animation posts 26% revenue jump in first quarter

DreamWorks Animation, the Glendale studio behind the "Shrek" and"Kung Fu Panda" movies, saw its revenues jump 26% to $136.1 million in the first quarter.

Revenue at Warner Bros. jumps 7% to $2.8 billion

The cancellation of HBO's"Luck" and the closing of a TV channel in India put a damper on an otherwise solid first quarter for media giantTime Warner Inc.

Super Bowl helps buoy profits at NBCUniversal

Comcast Corp.'s earnings jumped nearly 30% in its first quarter as more customers signed up for high-speed Internet service.  But the cable Goliath also showed strength in some an unexpected quarters: the long-lagging NBCbroadcast unit...

Muted joy over jump in location film shoots in L.A. region last month

Thanks to a flurry of low-budget celebrity-packed pictures, location shoots jumped 74% in April over last year, continuing double-digital gains from the first quarter of the year.

Bob Hope Airport to close down parking for new transit center

Burbank Bob Hope Airport closed the entrances to its economy parking Lot D today in preparation for construction of a new transportation center scheduled to begin this summer.

In Panorama City, a much different reaction to Walmart

A planned Walmart grocery store in Panorama City is getting a much different reception than the upcoming retail store in Burbank, where critics contend mom-and-pop shops will be zapped into oblivion by the company's relentless focus on lower-than-your-rivals pricing.

KCET celebrates move to The Pointe

Burbank welcomed KCET to the neighborhood Friday with a formal ceremony christening the independent television station's April 16 move to the Pointe, a gleaming glass high-rise in the Media District.

Fitch downgrades Airport Authority bonds

Credit agency Fitch this week downgraded its rating on Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority bonds, but noted the airport is in healthy financial shape overall.

Studios' dealings in China said to be subject of SEC questions

The Securities and Exchange Commission has sent letters to at least four major Hollywood studios, including Walt Disney Studios and DreamWorks Animation, over dealings in China, a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed Tuesday.

Bob Hope Airport ad plan gets poor review

Bob Hope Airport commissioners this week waved off a planned print and online ad campaign while keying in on the message they most want to get across: Whatever your L.A. destination, fly Burbank.

Bob Hope Airport officials authorize $82.7M in bonds for transit center

Bob Hope Airport officials this week authorized more than $82 million in bonds to pay for new rental car and parking facilities for a new regional transportation center.

Burbank Recycle Center celebrates Earth Day

The nuances of waste took center stage at an Earth Day celebration Saturday at the Burbank Recycle Center, where attendees were schooled in the differences between trash and recyclable goods and encouraged to start compost piles.