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Decades long low-income subsidy in peril after Burbank voters reject measure
A decades-long program that subsidizes trash and sewer bills for low-income seniors and disabled people is at risk of being cut after Burbank voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a special tax to continue its funding source. Roughly 1,900 out of...Tags: Google+, Elections, Voting, Citizens Initiative and Recall, Politics
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Two ballot measures with the same name destined for Burbank voters
Burbank voters in coming months will be asked to approve two ballot initiatives during two different elections to generate funds for two different entities — the school district and the city. The catch? They’re both called Measure S. The...
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Budget woes put Burbank parents in a daze
When Andrea Bird was laid off from her retail job last year, the single mom could no longer afford after-school activities for her son and pulled him out of karate and soccer. While hunting for a job and trying to fight foreclosure on her home, she has...
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Column: Bullet train could shoot down Brown's tax initiative
The bullet train won't be on the November ballot, but it will be on many Californians' minds as they decide the fate of Gov. Jerry Brown's tax proposal. That's what I keep hearing from e-mailers such as Fred: "Many voters will not support Jerry's tax...
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Political Landscape: Gatto calls for the end of super PACs
Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Silver Lake) joined two other state lawmakers to introduce a measure that would begin the process of nullifying the U.S. Supreme Court's controversial decision that created “super PACs,” which have flooded unlimited...Tags: Bob Wieckowski, U.S. House Committee on the Budget, Brad Sherman, Elections, Health
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Ascencia eyes housing program for homeless
Ascencia, an organization based in Glendale that assists the homeless, could bring a program to Burbank for 20 housing units for homeless adults and families, its executive director said.
The nonprofit, formerly known as PATH Achieve before striking...Tags: Homelessness, Apartments, Interior Policy, Rentals, Housing and Urban Planning
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Waiting list is long for child care centers
The wait list for a tandem of local, low-cost child care centers is 400 families deep, with some applicants on standby for as long as three years to land a coveted spot, officials said Tuesday.
The Burbank Housing Corp. Child Development Center at...Tags: Wages and Pensions, Companies and Corporations, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Business, Poverty
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Service Clubs: Making the rounds in Burbank
Retirement was fun for a while, but it's definitely not something I want to do for the rest of my life. And so Burbank — I'm back!
During my brief sabbatical, I did learn to smell the roses — and pick some out of my mother's garden. She has...Tags: Ron Howard, Gary Sinise, Microsoft Corporation, Health, Human Interest
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City buys apartment building
The city has agreed to acquire and rehabilitate a seven-unit apartment building on Catalina Street, and temporarily removing tenants while it does the work. The City Council, acting as the Redevelopment Agency, approved the deal Tuesday after a general...Tags: Energy Saving, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Real Estate, Property
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City adds housing options for low-income families
Struggling families have more housing options after city officials this week reserved 38 more apartments for low-income residents. The City Council, acting in its dual role as a Redevelopment Agency, voted to increase the number of units available to...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Poverty, Family, Economy, Business and Finance
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Editorials: Supply and demand drove low-income move
The decision by the Redevelopment Agency to reserve more subsidized housing units for lower-income families was a good, if not obvious, solution to accommodating what has unfortunately become a growing demographic. Segments of the city's stock of...Tags: Poverty, Family, Social Issues
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Providing sight and sound to needy
Burbank Noon Lions club offers two important programs for low-income individuals living in the city. Over the past year, eye exams and glasses with a market value of more than $2,600 have been provided to several qualifying Burbank residents. The second...Tags: Black College Reunion, Bars and Clubs, Hot Dogs, Foods and Beverages, Marketing
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