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Rising costs, lack of funding clip wings of Central Library project in Burbank
A total replacement of the Central Library, complete with a new parking garage, is no longer feasible, city officials say, although they did ask the City Council for $3.5 million “to keep the dream alive.” Because the city has been unable...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Public Officials, Libraries, Politics
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Wife of missing FBI agent pleads for public's help
The wife of a missing FBI agent appealed for the public's help in tracking him down Tuesday, saying in a letter that 35-year-old Stephen Ivens is “more than just a missing person.” Authorities have been engaged in a massive manhunt since...
Tags: FBI, Facebook, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Data Collection, Justice System
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The Crosby Chronicles: Burbank should discourage sunflower seed spitting
“Eat, Spit and Be Happy.” That’s the motto of ConAgra’s David Sunflower Seeds. That also apparently is the motto of most people who sit in city park bleachers as evidenced by the abundant piles of sunflower seed shells literally...
Tags: Civil and Public Service, Public Officials, Tourism and Leisure, ConAgra Foods Incorporated, Babe Ruth
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Search continues for FBI agent missing since Friday
An urgent search for an FBI agent who went missing last week stretched into its fourth day on Monday with authorities reporting little progress. The missing agent, 35-year-old Stephen Ivens, left on foot from his home in the 1700 block of Scott Road in...Tags: Cell Phones, FBI, Personal Data Collection, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Council to hone police oversight
The Burbank City Council on Thursday went beyond ranking their usual top five goals for the coming fiscal year to include a sixth priority: the Police Department. With lawsuits filed by current and former police officers alleging discrimination and...Tags: Public Officials, Politics
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Taylor trial: Jury will weigh allegations of discrimination, harassment
The trial involving former Burbank Police Deputy Chief William Taylor wrapped up Thursday afternoon, leaving in the hands of jurors his allegations that he was demoted and fired after raising concerns about internal discrimination and sexual harassment....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Public Officials, Discrimination, Sex Crimes
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Burbank Walmart cleared for permits
The Burbank City Council this week cleared the way for Walmart to open a new store near the Empire Center, leaving opponents with few options other than legal action to stop the world’s largest retailer from moving in.
On Tuesday, more than 100...Tags: Walmart, Target, Public Officials, Politics
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Management union agrees to concessions
The Burbank Management Assn. this week became the latest group of city employees to forgo bonuses and contribute to their pensions. The City Council on Tuesday approved the new contract, which runs through June and will require managers to start paying...Tags: Career and Workplace, Public Employees, Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare, Politics
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Cops to make Latino inroads
Burbank Police will host its first Spanish-language community academy next year. If it is successful, an academy in Armenian could follow. Police said they plan to reach to out to Spanish speakers to help them understand U.S. laws. They also hope to...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Laws, Politics, New Products
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City hires new recycling operator
The City Council this week hired a new operator for the city’s recycling center. The company was selected even though it was hand-picked by the existing recycler, who allegedly bilked the state out of $33 million in fraudulent claims.
The 4-1...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Public Officials, Waste Industries Incorporated, Politics, Companies and Corporations
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Meeting draws project opposition
Roughly 250 people packed the Buena Vista Library Wednesday to stake out positions on a 120-unit residential project proposed for a lot in the Rancho District.
Although the intention of the meeting was to discuss the Rancho District’s future as...Tags: Rentals, Services and Shopping, Facebook, Public Officials, General Motors Corp.
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New police union contract disclosed
The City Council this week approved a new contract with the police union this week that includes a 6.5% salary increase for officers, but that will also require them to pay their full share of retirement contributions. Even with officers paying more...Tags: Career and Workplace, Health, Collective Contract, Politics, Employment
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