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Gov. Jerry Brown goes over budget with Burbank educators
Just hours after delivering the state of the state address in Sacramento, Gov. Jerry Brown brought his message to Burbank Wednesday, meeting with several dozen local educators at Bret Harte Elementary School to discuss how his budget proposal would affect...Tags: Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Executive Branch, Teaching and Learning, Government
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Family Service Agency hosts 'An Evening to Celebrate Our City, Our Mayors'
The Family Service Agency held its annual Recognition Dinner Saturday evening in the Provenience High School Gym.
Hundreds attended the event, which was themed 'An Evening to Celebrate our City, Our Mayors.'
Former Burbank High School Principal...Tags: Politics, Schools, High Schools
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Walmart foes undaunted by Brown veto
Opponents of a Walmart in Burbank have lost a potential weapon in their fight after Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto of a bill that would have required economic-impact reports on how big-box stores would affect the local economy. Brown said Senate Bill 469...Tags: Juan Vargas, Politics, Jerry Brown, Economy, Business and Finance, Executive Branch
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Former mayor and wife lauded for leadership
Former Burbank Mayor Bob Bowne and his wife, Dianne were recognized for their 30-plus years of leadership, significant contributions and betterment of the community as recipients of the 2011 Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award during an Oct. 11...Tags: St. Joseph Medical Center, Clubs and Associations, Politics, Local Government, Hospitals and Clinics
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Burb's Eye View: A new mayor with new challenges
With the speeches over, Jess Talamantes was free to roam the crowd of thousands filling Olive Avenue. He’d already danced with Mickey and Minnie on the steps of City Hall, bantered with a band and weatherman Fritz Coleman, and now he was free for...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Television Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Big 3 Auto Bailout (2008), Economy, Business and Finance
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Schiff's constituents benefit from vote
Thomas Walls claims that no one in Rep. Adam Schiff's district benefits from the Congressman's vote to increase the federal debt limit (“No more support for Schiff,” Aug. 5). Well, I am in his district and I disagree with Walls. By voting...Tags: Adam Schiff, Politics, Elections, Voting
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Bowled over by community support
Two recent fundraisers, respectively staged by Family Promise of the East San Fernando Valley and the Burbank Arts for All Foundation, brought thousands of Burbankers out to show their compassion for families in need and to support art education in...Tags: John Burroughs, Adam Schiff, Cook County Government, Susan Egan, Human Interest
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Mayor Jess Talamantes: It's the Party of the Century!
Welcome to the celebration of a century. It is with great pride that I write to you during this momentous year for our beloved city. I've spent most of my life in Burbank and served proudly in our Fire Department for more than 30 years. And now, I am...Tags: Politics, Human Interest, Johnny Carson
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Gordon deserves to be mayor
Isn’t it about time the people of Burbank had a say in who our mayor will be? If ever a time in our history screamed out to change the system, it is now, considering what we have to look forward to in 2011. Once again some of the vindictive City...Tags: Employees, Politics, Local Elections, Jerry Brown, Career and Workplace
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City scrambles to curb agency losses
Burbank could be stuck with a $50-million tab if Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to disband local redevelopment agencies goes through. With local governments holding their breath over the budget proposal, Burbank last week joined other cities in...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Local Government, Jerry Brown, Executive Branch
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City Council candidate Emily Gabel-Luddy
A 30-year veteran of the public sector, Emily Gabel-Luddy began her service to Burbank a decade ago when she was appointed to the Planning Board. She brought her experience of working for the Los Angeles Department of Planning at all levels, including...Tags: Adam Schiff, Local Elections, Government Debt, Architecture, Burbank (Los Angeles, California)
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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: Economic Policy, Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure, Economy, Business and Finance, Executive Branch
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