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Budget woes could affect local companies
Local businesses could lose millions of dollars — with Nestle USA alone standing to lose more than $144 million — according to a report released recently by a national nonprofit that outlined the potential local economic impact if $500 billion...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Budgets and Budgeting, Science and Technology, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance
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American Airlines bankruptcy: 'Business as usual' for passengers
The parent company for American Airlines, the nation's third largest carrier, filed for bankruptcy, citing high labor costs and a volatile economy.
American Airlines, the largest carrier at Los Angeles International Airport, and a carrier at Bob Hope...Tags: Transportation, Air Transportation, Air Transportation Industry, National Security, Financially Distressed Companies
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Burbank High alum, army reservist remembered
Aroutin Hagnazarian dreamed of joining the military since his boyhood days at Washington Elementary School. His mother wasn’t as thrilled with the idea, so when he graduated from Burbank High in 2010, he opted for the Army Reserves instead....Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Armed Forces, Companies and Corporations
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Son of military hero receives scholarship
Burbank resident Aaron Rifkin was awarded a scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year from the Freesom Alliance Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is awarded to sons and daughters of military service men and women who have been prisoners of war, missing...Tags: U.S. Military, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Awards and Prizes, U.S. Army, Armed Forces
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Burb's Eye View: Surviving the attack on the Pentagon
On a beautiful late summer day in Washington, families from all 50 states gathered on the steps of the nation’s capitol. They were recognized in a nationwide event honoring American families with children adopted from other countries. Rep. Adam...Tags: Transportation, Dining and Drinking, Air Transportation, Tourism and Leisure, Adam Schiff
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Burb's Eye View: Cookies, memories and our local veterans
Doris Vick's dental drill was busted, and the strapping young technician who came to fix it was having a heck of a time. This was one of those foot-pedal-powered drills, she recalls. The World War II-era technology was state of the art at the time; it...Tags: Vietnam, PTA, U.S. Army, Human Interest, Armed Forces
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Residents honor veterans
The band’s final rehearsal at McCambridge Park could be heard a block away, causing drivers to turn their heads or honk, and passersby to pause and take in the scene. More than half the seats set up for Burbank’s Veterans Day Ceremony were...Tags: Veterans Day, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Veterans Affairs, Human Interest
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Trying to help victims in Japan
BURBANK — As a U.S. Army combat soldier in Iraq, Ryan Welker has seen the devastation a war can reap on a country. However, his time in the Middle East couldn't have prepared him for the situation he has encountered the past eight days. Welker,...Tags: Disasters, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Disasters and Accidents, Earthquakes, University of Notre Dame
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Ceremonies set to honor, remember veterans
While Memorial Day is meant to honor the nation's fallen military heroes, Burbank's ceremony Monday will also recognize local sons and daughters who have made it home safely from their time in the service.
Four Burbank residents completed their tours...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Armed Forces, Travel, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Monuments and Heritage Sites
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Residents give thanks to veterans
BURBANK — Hundreds of residents gathered Monday to honor Burbank servicemen and women who have fought and continue to defend the United States on the battlefields.
During the annual Memorial Day tradition, members of the Burbank Veteran...Tags: Vietnam War (1955-1975), Awards and Prizes, Human Interest, Armed Forces, Korean War (1950-1953)
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Lighting the way
A performing church troupe is using its creativity to fulfill a necessity.
The Burbank First United Methodist Church Players (BUMPS) had planned to produce a full staged production of its Mystery Radio Theatre performance of "The Gazebo" by Alex...Tags: Television, Entertainment, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Blackmail and Extortion, Crimes
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A nuptial nightmare on Sparks Street
The bride, Carrie Stewart Baker, made her way down the aisle toward the candle-lit altar in a powder-blue gown inspired by the fairytale cinders-to-satin princess. Her princely groom, Nicholas Nolan, looked charming in a white jacket adorned with a gold...Tags: Assault, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crimes, Jess Walton, Firearms
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