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Airport's bid process called 'chaotic'
Bob Hope Airport officials missed by millions when they estimated the costs of a proposed four-story transportation hub because of unrealistic expectations, last-minute design changes and unaddressed inflation concerns, according to contractors who sought...Tags: Bob Hope, Disasters and Accidents, Los Angeles, Vehicles, Emergency Incidents
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Stars, community come out for Habitat build
Homes are going up in a hurry on narrow Elliott Drive, as dozens of Habitat for Humanity volunteers join professionals and the eventual homeowners for a “build-a-thon” on seven townhomes and an existing house a few blocks from McCambridge...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Co.
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City in power-surge dispute
Squirrels with an appetite for aluminum are at the heart of a dispute between Burbank officials and the owner of a home where appliances have twice been fried because of power surges caused by chomped wires. Last month, John Buxer won a small claims case...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Judges, Justice System, Los Angeles, Crime, Law and Justice
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Start the Presses: One foot in front of the other
On a recent Saturday afternoon, I found myself at the bottom of the ugliest, meanest trail in Burbank: Wildwood Canyon.
Now, Donna, my wife, has done this trail on several occasions, coming back each time smiling and exhausted. I had always demurred,...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Eyewear
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The brains behind the bronze
It takes three days to create a 16-inch-tall work of art at American Fine Arts Foundry in Burbank that weighs as much as a bowling ball — albeit one that Hollywood stars would covet onstage.
In anticipation of the 17th annual Screen Actors Guild...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Los Angeles, Elections
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Recycling lesser-known flicks
He’s in the movie business, but he’s not at Sundance with all the snow bunnies and hot stars this week. Ryan Kugler is an aggregator. His DVA (Distribution Video & Audio) is one of the most successful businesses in Burbank, but don’t...Tags: Politics, Tampa, Los Angeles, Charity, Economy, Business and Finance
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Revelers wELKome in the new year
Members and guests of Burbank Elks Lodge 1497 tipped their hats adieu to 2010 and rang in 2011 in true Hollywood style on New Year's Eve. As more than 200 revelers arrived at the organization's Hollywood Way facility, they were welcomed by a rolled-...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles, New Year's Day, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Human Interest
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Obituary: Vivian Harker Avery
Longtime Burbank resident Vivian Harker Avery died May 14. She was 90. Born Feb. 15, 1921, in Magrath Alberta, Canada, Avery was the seventh child of Nephi and Harriet Bingham Harker. She married Robert A. Avery in 1942 in Kingman, Arizona. They lived...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Arizona, Los Angeles, Forest Lawn Memorial Park
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Magnolia Park Optimist Club installs officers
The installation of new officers and directors of the Magnolia Park Optimist Club for the 2010-11 year was held on Sept. 16 at the Elks club. Former Lt. Gov. Jim Lloyd first retired the outgoing officers — President Terry Scott, and board members,...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Preventative Medicine, Health, Lawyers, Animals
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The tools of the film trade
Dazzling new filmmaking tools were the stars of a two-day conference at the Marriott Burbank Airport conference center. Hundreds of film crew members and gear heads walked among the booths at the Createasphere digital technology exposition, where...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Companies and Corporations, Entertainment, Movies, Economy, Business and Finance
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Philharmonic celebrates 20th anniversary
Steven Kerstein marvels at the fact that he's spent the last 20 years making classical music with friends as founding conductor of the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra. Back in November 1990, it was known as the Burbank Chamber Orchestra. The late William...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), World War II (1939-1945), Entertainment, Los Angeles, Music
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One bad turn deserves another
It's Friday, Nov. 19, at 4:45 p.m. I exit the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway and turn right onto Alameda Avenue. That was the easy part. I then had to turn left on to Avon to make my way to California Street. Unfortunately, this took some time. A lot...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Don Knabe, Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles, Economy, Business and Finance
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