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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: Politics, Libraries, Government, Arts and Culture
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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: Babe Ruth, Gardens and Parks, ConAgra Foods Incorporated, Travel, Politics
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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: Politics, Government
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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: Social Issues, Discrimination, Witnesses, Sex Crimes, Justice System
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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: Target, Walmart, Politics, Government
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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: Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Waste Industries Incorporated, Government, 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: Facebook, Politics, General Motors Corp., Whole Foods Market, Government
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Supervisor speaks up on studio plan
Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky weighed in this week on NBCUniversal’s proposed 400-acre “Evolution Plan,” asking the company to drop efforts to build almost 3,000 residential units that are part of the proposed project....Tags: Zev Yaroslavsky, NBCUniversal, Politics, Public Transportation, Economy, Business and Finance
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Think Again: California incumbents face a new challenge
It’s going to be a fun-filled year ahead as we try to figure out where we are going as a country, as a state and as local communities. If we’ve seen any lesson thus far, even with the early Iowa Republican Caucus, every vote counts. In Iowa,...Tags: Parties and Movements, Howard Berman, Adam Schiff, Democratic Party, Rick Santorum
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City seeks funding for $5-million park redesign
The redesign of Johnny Carson Park is underway, and city officials could tap three grants to help cover the estimated $5-million price tag.
The city has been setting aside money for the project — $2.5 million so far through the Redevelopment...Tags: Politics, Johnny Carson, Government, Finance
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City seeks public input on next decade
City officials are seeking more public input on a 10-year strategic plan that emphasizes improvements to roadways and sidewalks, a new central library and establishing neighborhood councils to encourage more civic engagement.
The draft document, called...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Politics, Government
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City works to smooth recycling center woes
Burbank officials have set a self-imposed Nov. 15 deadline to hammer out a deal with a new operator for the city’s recycling center — even if the prospective newcomer was selected by the current contractor who is accused of making almost $33...Tags: Crimes, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Waste Industries Incorporated, Companies and Corporations
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