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John Burroughs High School choir teams sing songs of success
Look no further than John Burroughs High School to find the national grand champions of all high school choirs in the United States. After months — and for some students, years — of work, two choir teams at John Burroughs High School secured...
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Judge denies Burbank's request to throw out former police officer's lawsuit
A judge on Wednesday denied Burbank's request to throw out a lawsuit filed by a former police officer who claims he was fired in retaliation for exposing alleged misconduct by his colleagues. The attorney for former officer Pete Allen hailed the judge&...Tags: Labor Legislation, Google+, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges
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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Salt, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Religion and Belief, Abusive Behavior
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Council alters housing rules
To comply with state law, the Burbank City Council on Tuesday changed its zoning code to allow transitional and sober-living housing facilities in residential areas. The move didn't sit well with Councilman David Gordon, who said he felt the...Tags: Google Inc., Local Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Land Resources
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Bullet train authority settles Central Valley environmental suit
A lawsuit alleging that approval of the high-speed rail system’s first sections in the Central Valley violated state environmental laws was settled Thursday, eliminating a legal obstacle that could have delayed construction. A Sacramento County...
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Burbank police officer lawsuit takes procedural detour
A former police officer who filed a federal wrongful termination lawsuit against the city last month is dismissing the case for procedural reasons. Separate from the lawsuit filed in March, Elfego Rodriguez in December asked the court to reverse the...Tags: Google+, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice
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Leader Editorial: Burbank council should listen to city's attorney
Every week many private and public entities across the state welcome new employees to the job. These workers are knowledgeable about the broad scope of the tasks ahead, or they wouldn't have been hired in the first place. Nonetheless, their employers...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies, Elections
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Judge wants more study
A judge has put off ruling on the city's motion to dismiss a former Burbank police officer's wrongful termination lawsuit, saying she needs more time to evaluate the case. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Donna Fields Goldstein had been slated to...Tags: Labor Legislation, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Politics
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Burbank to press state on law barring non-officials from closed session meetings
Burbank plans to press state officials on laws that prevent newly elected candidates from attending City Council closed sessions in the lead-up to them taking office, arguing the ban forces a steep learning curve that can hinder city business. The City...Tags: Google Inc., Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Local Elections, Elections
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State hits Burbank with huge tab for redevelopment wind-down
State finance officials have ordered Burbank to hand over $42 million in former redevelopment funds for distribution to taxing entities, stunning city officials who in January had pegged a far lower tab of $11.7 million. “We were very...Tags: Google Inc., Judges, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Johnny Carson
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Judge to rule on motion to dismiss Burbank police officer's wrongful termination lawsuit
A judge this week is slated to rule on the city’s request to dismiss a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former Burbank police officer. The officer, Pete Allen, was fired three years ago after he lied to internal investigators about...Tags: Trials, Google Inc., Politics, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice
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Burbank appropriates money for negotiations with new city attorneys union
The City Council has set aside $50,000 to pay a law firm to assist the city in labor negotiations with the Burbank City Attorney’s Assn., a newly formed bargaining group that includes 10 attorneys and a paralegal at City Hall. The group has been...Tags: Labor Legislation, Legal Service, Google Inc., Crime, Law and Justice, Career and Workplace
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