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More than four miles of a new, separated bike path opened along San Fernando Road last week, completing a nearly 10-mile...
24/09/2024

More than four miles of a new, separated bike path opened along San Fernando Road last week, completing a nearly 10-mile stretch connecting Sylmar to Burbank.

The Monday ribbon cutting was a milestone in a larger effort to link a disjointed network of regional bike paths together, according to Los Angeles officials. Once complete, Burbank riders will be able to get from Burbank to Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, and other parts of the valley on two wheels.

More than four miles of a new, separated bike path opened along San Fernando Road last week, completing a nearly 10-mile stretch connecting Sylmar to Burbank.

The Burbank Arts and Education Foundation recently hosted the annual State of the Schools event in partnership with Burb...
23/09/2024

The Burbank Arts and Education Foundation recently hosted the annual State of the Schools event in partnership with Burbank Unified School District.

“We’re very grateful for the community. We sold more tickets than we really had enough seats for,” Etterbeek told the Leader. “We have an amazing community here that really wants to invest in our students.

The Burbank Arts and Education Foundation recently hosted the annual State of the Schools event in partnership with Burbank Unified School District.

Burbank has increasingly become a landing pad for Armenian families first arriving in the U.S. For many children and you...
23/09/2024

Burbank has increasingly become a landing pad for Armenian families first arriving in the U.S. For many children and young adults seeking asylum from conflicts in countries like Armenia, Ukraine and Syria, Burbank Unified schools are a second chance.

✍️ Gavin Quinton

In recent years, Burbank has increasingly become a landing pad for Armenian families first arriving in the United States. For many children and young adults seeking asylum from war and conflict in countries like Armenia, Ukraine and Syria, Burbank Unified schools are seen as a second chance.

Election day is just two months away, and campaigning for local seats on the city council and school board is in full sw...
04/09/2024

Election day is just two months away, and campaigning for local seats on the city council and school board is in full swing.

Find out what's on the ballot for Burbank.

The general election is just over two months away, and campaigning for local seats on the city council and school board is in full swing.

Columnist David Laurell highlights renowned photojournalist and filmmaker Catherine Bauknight, who’s exhibit, “All One W...
17/07/2024

Columnist David Laurell highlights renowned photojournalist and filmmaker Catherine Bauknight, who’s exhibit, “All One World: Turn of the Century 20th -21st ,” opened at Betsy Leuke Creative Arts Center Gallery.

https://burbankleader.outlooknewspapers.com/2024/07/15/photojournalist-shares-memories-of-illustrious-career/

Through the lens of her cameras, renowned photojournalist and filmmaker Catherine Bauknight has captured some of the most pivotal moments and influential figures of the past 40-plus years. Bauknight, who has been called a messenger of cultural voices, was in Burbank last week as her exhibition, “A...

Local business owner and Transportation Commissioner Eddy Polon announced his candidacy for Burbank City Council, making...
17/07/2024

Local business owner and Transportation Commissioner Eddy Polon announced his candidacy for Burbank City Council, making him the fourth newcomer to announce his bid ahead of the July 15 filing period for the November election.

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Local business owner and Transportation Commissioner Eddy Polon announced his candidacy for Burbank City Council this week, making him the fourth newcomer to announce his bid ahead of the July 15 filing period for the November election. “I love Burbank,” Polon said. “I bought my house here 33 ...

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Vice President Armand Aghakhanian July 12 kicked off his reelection b...
17/07/2024

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Vice President Armand Aghakhanian July 12 kicked off his reelection bid for the board of education.

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Burbank Unified School District Board of Education Vice President Armand Aghakhanian yesterday kicked off his reelection bid for the school board. Aghakhanian is the second candidate to announce his run for the board in the November election, alongside longtime community member and public servant An...

Among the list of 579 stores that Kroger and Albertsons released on Tuesday that would be sold off under a proposed mega...
17/07/2024

Among the list of 579 stores that Kroger and Albertsons released on Tuesday that would be sold off under a proposed mega-merger of the grocery giants are two stores in Burbank: Pavilions at 1110 W. Alameda Ave. and Vons at 301 N. Pass Ave.

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Among the list of 579 stores that Kroger and Albertsons released on Tuesday that would be sold off under a proposed mega-merger of the grocery giants are two stores in Burbank: Pavilions at 1110 W. Alameda Ave. and Vons at 301 N. Pass Ave. The merger will see the divestment of a number of California

Burbank will probably see some relief from blistering conditions next week, but heat waves will continue to strain power...
17/07/2024

Burbank will probably see some relief from blistering conditions next week, but heat waves will continue to strain power systems throughout the summer, California power grid officials have stated.

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Burbank will probably see some relief from blistering conditions this weekend and into next week, but heat waves will continue to strain power systems throughout the summer, California power grid officials have stated. The National Weather Service issued consecutive heat advisories over the past two...

Burbank Vice Mayor Nikki Perez was named chair of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust, established in 2...
11/07/2024

Burbank Vice Mayor Nikki Perez was named chair of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust, established in 2022 to fund housing for extremely low-to moderate-income families and homeless individuals in the three cities.

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Burbank Vice Mayor Nikki Perez has been named chair of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust. The trust, established in 2022 by Senate Bill 1177 authored by state Sen. Anthony Portantino, funds housing for extremely low- to moderate-income families and homeless individuals in the thre...

A summertime gathering at La Providencia Guild of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles welcomes new members and spotlights...
11/07/2024

A summertime gathering at La Providencia Guild of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles welcomes new members and spotlights Burbank’s many fashion-minded organizations and individuals.

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Every year, as summer dawns, the Burbank-based La Providencia Guild of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles stages a membership drive in which it welcomes new members by presenting them with a yellow rose. The day is also a time when every guild member is encouraged to play an active role in recruit...

It’s taken nearly five years, but Burbank’s Waste Reduction Regulations Ordinance has kicked in in an effort to cut down...
11/07/2024

It’s taken nearly five years, but Burbank’s Waste Reduction Regulations Ordinance has kicked in in an effort to cut down on single-use plastic material.

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Five years in the making, Burbank’s Waste Reduction Regulations Ordinance is now in effect. It’s the culmination of an effort, originally kicked off by former Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy, to cut down on single use-plastic. Shortly after, the City Council stalled the ordinance on the back of heighten...

A driver who was operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant struck and killed a woman in the Civic Distric...
11/07/2024

A driver who was operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant struck and killed a woman in the Civic District of downtown Burbank on June 28.

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A driver who was operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant struck and killed a woman in the Civic District of downtown Burbank on June 28, Burbank police said. About 4:30 p.m., Burbank police and paramedics responded to the area of Olive Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard regarding the tra...

Three men have been arrested for allegedly robbing the same Burbank camera store twice.https://ow.ly/i1Pl50Szkfk
11/07/2024

Three men have been arrested for allegedly robbing the same Burbank camera store twice.

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Three men have been arrested for allegedly robbing the same Burbank camera store twice, police said Wednesday. According to the Burbank Police Department, two suspects entered the store in the 700 block of Mariposa Street about 11:15 a.m. on June 3 and selected several cameras worth over $13,000. On...

Rancho Equestrian neighbors got into the festive spirit to celebrate the Fourth of July.https://ow.ly/P0XN50Szkfa
11/07/2024

Rancho Equestrian neighbors got into the festive spirit to celebrate the Fourth of July.

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Rancho Equestrian neighbors once again celebrated Independence Day in style. Residents and their horses came clad in red, white and blue for a community costume contest, with riders as young as 2 years old earning commemorative ribbons for their festive ensembles. Hosted by Equestrian Trails Inc., C...

State Sen. Anthony Portantino recently traveled to the White House for a discussion of California’s gun safety policies....
11/07/2024

State Sen. Anthony Portantino recently traveled to the White House for a discussion of California’s gun safety policies.

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State Sen. Anthony Portantino, who represents Burbank, participated last week in the White House’s “Safer States” initiative to discuss California’s gun safety policies. The “Safer States Convening” was organized by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to discuss gun safety ...

Police are investigating the cause of a fiery car crash that occurred near the Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 24.http...
03/07/2024

Police are investigating the cause of a fiery car crash that occurred near the Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 24.

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Police are investigating the cause of a fiery car crash that occurred near the Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 24. At about 11:10 p.m., Burbank Police Department dispatch received a call for service regarding an injury related to a traffic collision near the intersection of North Clybourn Avenue a...

The Burbank City Council on June 25 approved a survey and outreach plan to gauge city residents’ support of a potential ...
03/07/2024

The Burbank City Council on June 25 approved a survey and outreach plan to gauge city residents’ support of a potential rent cap.

https://burbankleader.outlooknewspapers.com/2024/07/01/city-kicks-off-resident-survey-on-rent-cap/

The Burbank City Council on June 25 approved a survey and outreach plan to gauge city residents’ support of a potential rent cap. As has become usual, the discussion was preempted by hours of public comment from tenants and landlords over the merits of a rent cap in Burbank, which proponents hope ...

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