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Governor wants to scrap redevelopment agencies
A major source of funds for city services would be diverted to state coffers under a proposal Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled this week as part of his effort to slash a $28-billion state deficit. Brown's budget calls for the Burbank Redevelopment Agency and...Tags: Elections, Economy, Business and Finance, Executive Branch, Politics, State Budgets
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Lawsuit returns against two officers
A federal appellate court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against two Burbank police officers who allegedly entered a home in 2007 without a warrant. In its ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the two officers had not been absolved...Tags: California, Politics, Safety of Citizens, Burbank (Los Angeles, California)
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District, city breaks ground on Memorial Field
More than a decade of planning and fundraising came to a head Monday as elected officials and community leaders crowded John Burroughs High School Memorial Field to break ground on a long-awaited $12-million renovation of the site.
"It is a wonderful...Tags: Elections, Human Interest, Schools, Politics, John Burroughs
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Cases loom against Burbank police
Investigations and court proceedings regarding brutality allegations against the Burbank Police Department continue to move forward as the new year begins. One of the most recent court cases alleging officer misconduct was filed in September at Los...Tags: Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights, Justice System, Trials
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City Council considers paperless route
Burbank City Council has agreed to experiment with paperless agenda packets — with Councilman Dave Golonski as the guinea pig. Originally suggested in September by Golonski, city officials returned with a number of suggestions and preliminary...Tags: Electronics, Amazon Kindle, Science and Technology, Jennifer Wyatt, Apple iPad
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Three-month sidewalk battles ends
A three-month battle over the installation of sidewalks on a section of North Screenland Drive has ended with a victory for sidewalk proponents.
In a 4-to-1 decision, the Burbank City Council this week sided with the Public Works Department and...Tags: Vehicles, Elections, Human Interest, Politics, Parenting
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In-home audit saves money and promotes green
In this economy, this may be the first time Lola Gandara is looking forward to reading her power bill.
Gandara, who has lived in her Burbank home for the past nine years, received a Green Home House call from Burbank Water and Power on Friday as part...Tags: California, Energy Saving, Public Employees, Manufacturing and Engineering, Homes
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Forum brought Frutos to the front
Kudos to the League of Women Voters Glendale/Burbank for hosting an excellent candidates forum that actually dealt with many of the issues Burbank residents are concerned with ("Council hopefuls plead their case," Jan. 22). If you didn't get a chance to...Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Crime, Law and Justice, Los Angeles Police Department, Employees
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City Council candidate Robert Frutos
An 18-year resident of Burbank, Robert Frutos said he wanted to live in the city since he was 15. A member of the Los Angeles Police Department, Frutos has worked in a variety of capacities during his 24 years at LAPD, including community relations and...Tags: Government Debt, Elections, Local Elections, Los Angeles Police Department, Career and Workplace
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City guns for transportation funds
Burbank and Glendale are trying to get a bite of out of the grant money apple as Los Angeles County transportation officials prepare to review myriad infrastructure improvements.
Both cities have submitted four applications each for thousands in grant...Tags: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Bob Hope, Politics, Public Officials
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Parking tickets getting costlier
Most parking tickets will cost drivers an extra $3 under a revenue-bumping plan approved by the City Council this week.
The increase will apply to all parking violations, save those involving street sweeping, and will be fully implemented in the coming...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Finance, Politics, Public Officials, Crimes
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Board working on nepotism policy
A new city policy could prohibit family members of City Council members and the city manager from being hired — a move that one civil service commissioner said would be a “step toward slowly changing the culture in Burbank.” The draft...Tags: Civil and Public Service, Public Employees, Career and Workplace, Employees, Employers
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