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Grinches couldn't steal the holiday
Thank you for your article about the merchants pushing through without any help from the city and pulling off the annual Holiday in the Park (“Holiday fun without funds,” Nov. 17). It brought to light a good point: The city of Burbank knows...Tags: Government, Holidays, Politics
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As government deal stalls, IKEA announces own plans to expand in Burbank
In a surprise announcement Thursday, IKEA announced plans to go ahead with a new store in Burbank that will be nearly twice the size of its current location. The new store – if approved by the city – would be open in 2016 and be built on 22...
Tags: Government, IKEA, Realty, Politics, Property
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IKEA land deal tabled as Burbank awaits fate of state decision
State finance officials have temporarily squashed a series of land deals put in motion by the Burbank City Council last month to keep IKEA within city limits, officials reported this week. The Swedish furniture retailer has outgrown its current digs and...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, IKEA, Realty, Government, Politics
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Burbank scrambles for IKEA deal
Burbank has initiated a series of funding deals to keep IKEA — a top sales-tax revenue generator — within city limits. The Swedish furniture retailer — a retail powerhouse in Burbank for more than two decades — has outgrown its...
Tags: IKEA, Government, Realty, Finance, Google Inc.
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Burbank names Ken Pulskamp interim city manager
Following weeks of closed-door meetings, the Burbank City Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Pulskamp as Burbank's interim city manager. He's slated to start on Dec. 3. The announcement follows City Manager Mike...
Tags: Credit and Debt, Government, Ratings, Google Inc., Politics
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Burbank council ponders cost of art
A $450,000 proposal to populate Lincoln Park with three sculptures was rejected by the City Council this week as being too expensive, sending city officials back to drawing board. “I think $450,000 is way too much money,” Mayor Dave...Tags: Arts and Culture, Arts, Sculpture, Government, Travel
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Gordon wants stricter nepotism rules
Guidelines recently enacted to curb nepotism and dating in the workplace, improve morale and eliminate bias or favoritism among city workers and supervisors don't go far enough, one councilman says. The guidelines, drafted by city officials and...Tags: Employees, Public Employees, Government, Career and Workplace, Politics
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Roving ads for massages, topless maids, rile Burbank
Colorful vans advertising topless maid services for $99 and hour-long Thai massages for $40 have infiltrated Burbank streets in recent months, peeving local residents and garnering national media attention. One person who isn’t complaining? Hot...
Tags: Government, Advertising, Google Inc., Politics
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Burbank could lose out on volunteer dollars
Burbank may have a tough time this year getting federal funding for its Retired Senior Volunteer Program amid new stipulations that would require the operation to undergo a major overhaul, city officials said. Burbank’s 40-year-old program boasts...Tags: Government, Google Inc., Politics
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Burbank police chief appointment may be postponed
BURBANK — The deadline to apply for Burbank police chief closed on Friday, but City Manager Mike Flad’s pending departure for a job in the city of South Gate has raised concerns among city officials and residents about whether to continue...Tags: Government, Google Inc., Politics
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News of Burbank city manager's pending departure shocks City Hall
Burbank City Manager Mike Flad announced on Monday plans to leave the Media City and take the top post at the city of South Gate, stunning city officials who expected him to retire in the city where he had spent more than two decades building his career....
Tags: United States Census Bureau, Government, Google Inc., Politics, Local Elections
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Start of Walmart construction in jeopardy
Walmart’s move into Burbank appeared headed for a snag in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday after a judge said he was prepared to halt planned construction pending further review of the retail giant’s impact on the city. A main...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Government, Judges, Justice System, Politics
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