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Convicted pimp's lawsuit against Burbank PD is tossed out
Calling the complaint “frivolous and malicious,” a federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed against the Burbank Police Department in which a convicted pimp claimed false imprisonment and racial profiling stemming from charges filed against...
Tags: Justice System, Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice, Theft, Social Issues
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Passenger count in a tailspin at Bob Hope Airport
The number of passengers at Bob Hope Airport took a nosedive in January, with a 12% drop compared to last year, leaving some airport staffers feeling like they’re a bit under siege. Airport Executive Director Dan Feger paused before starting his...
Tags: Air Transportation Industry, John Wayne, Bob Hope, World War II (1939-1945)
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Burbank home prices steady, but supply fades
Home prices held steady in Burbank in January, with median prices rising slightly as buyers continued to jump on the few homes on the market, according to the latest real estate report. The median price for a single-family home rose around 1.3%, from...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Condos, Services and Shopping, Homes, Real Estate
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Four vie for two remaining seats on city council
It’s crunch time for the four City Council hopefuls, who have less than a month to knock on as many doors and raise as much money for their campaigns as possible before ballots are mailed out for the April 9 general election. The stakes were raised...Tags: Primaries, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Finance, Elections
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Cost of Burbank police litigation hits $7.1 million
The cost incurred by the city as it continues to defend itself against a slew of lawsuits filed by former and current police officers has hit $7.1 million and counting, officials announced recently. And most of the cases — which center on claims...
Tags: Sex Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials, Lawyers, Racism
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Larger Burbank IKEA builds momentum
State finance officials this week approved the sale of the IKEA property, putting the Swedish furniture giant one step closer to nearly doubling its current operation in Burbank and building its largest retail store in the U.S. The move — in which...
Tags: IKEA
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NBCUniversal to fund Burbank projects to ease impact of expansion
NBCUniversal is addressing some concerns raised about its proposed $1.6-billion expansion by agreeing to fund traffic mitigation efforts in Burbank neighborhoods near the project and close a missing link in the Los Angeles River bike path. Burbank...
Tags: Travel, Theme Park Vacations, NBCUniversal, Trips and Vacations
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Council approves general plan, while critics say it's too costly
After more than a decade in the making, the Burbank City Council on Tuesday approved its updated general plan, which could lead to construction of roughly 6,000 additional residential units and generate 140,000 more daily car trips on local streets in the...Tags: Global Warming, Environmental Issues
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Bob Hope Airport opens speedier lane for frequent travelers
Frequent fliers traveling through Bob Hope Airport can now expect an even quicker passage to their gates during certain times of the day. With cooperation from the Transportation Security Administration and funding from Southwest Airlines, the airfield...Tags: U.S. Airways, JetBlue Airways, Air Transportation Industry, Transportation Industry, Southwest Airlines Co.
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Cash flows as Burbank school board and City Council campaigns near the finish line
Burbank election candidates continued to beef up their campaign coffers during the last reporting period, which spanned through Feb. 9, just as ballots for Tuesday's primary began to arrive in Burbank homes. Candidate Bob Frutos continued to lead...Tags: Politics, Elections, Local Government, Local Elections, Political Fundraising
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PAC moves to unseat City Council incumbent Jess Talamantes
A political action committee sponsored by a labor union that represents about 800 retail workers in Burbank has raised $20,000 in an effort to unseat City Council incumbent Jess Talamantes, with a spokesman for the group citing a “pattern of not...Tags: Elections, Politics, Local Elections, Walmart, Dentistry and Dental Health
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Burbank's deficit grows more than expected
Weak tax revenues in Burbank have created a larger-than-expected deficit that is now projected to be $2.1 million this year, according to a recent budget report. Revenue from transient parking, property and retail sales came in at $1.2 million below...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Public Finance
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