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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: Government, Justice System, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Walmart
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NBC Universal calls 'cut' on housing plan
NBC Universal's announcement this week that it has dropped controversial plans to build thousands of residences on its famous back lot was praised by local and regional officials who feared the massive mixed-use project would overwhelm public facilities...
Tags: Government, Tour Operations Industry, Zev Yaroslavsky, Television, Tom LaBonge
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Stable-building could get easier in Burbank's Rancho area
The Planning Board on Monday recommended making it easier to build stables in the city's Rancho area, giving homeowners more flexibility in their efforts to preserve the equestrian nature of the neighborhood. One change would decrease the amount of space...
Tags: Government, Politics, Equestrian
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Ron Kaye: Where are the questions?
Merci beaucoup, Burbank! Call me naïve (I only studied French for a year), but I have a hard time understanding why the Burbank City Council last month approved a private school — Lycee International de Los Angeles — using the city's...Tags: Government, Bob Hope, Mike Feuer, Investments, Economy, Business and Finance
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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: Government, Zev Yaroslavsky, Companies and Corporations, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance
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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: Government, Politics
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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: Government, Arts and Culture, Politics, Libraries
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Burbank rolls out free classes to encourage more cycling
Classes on bicycle safety, skills and repair are in full swing in Burbank as city officials take advantage of a state grant to encourage more biking and less driving. “We’re hoping the kids spend the summer on their bikes,” said Cory...
Tags: Government, Politics
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Native Americans' problems do matter
In response to the letter, “No Native Americans, no need to bother,” really, Lee Brandt, why bother with “their” problems? Have you ever been to a Southern California pow-wow? If you have, you would know that there are many...Tags: Minority Groups, Government, U.S. Congress, Interior Policy, Genocide
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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: Government, Mike Gatto, Elections, Mitt Romney, Boxing
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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: Government, Politics, Walmart, Target
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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: Government, Justice System, Police Investigations, Witnesses, Crime, Law and Justice
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