Monthly Archives: January, 2021

Arduous Year Leaves BUSD Leader ‘Tired but Inspired’

Many are glad to have the year 2020 in their rearview mirror, and Matt Hill shares the sentiment.The Burbank Unified School District superintendent dealt...

New ‘Phone Pals’ Program Offers Companionship for Seniors

A new city program is partnering volunteers via phone with local seniors who are feeling isolated or lonely during the pandemic.Besides offering seniors someone...

Hearing Over Tinhorn Flats Permit Is Planned

A hearing at which a Los Angeles County department will attempt to revoke the health permit of a local restaurant that continues to offer...

Council Tables Discussion of Possible Burbank Health Agency

Burbank will not be considering the feasibility of creating its own public health department anytime soon, City Council members decided this week.The panel voted...

COVID-19 Outbreaks Reported at Local Senior Facilities

As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in Burbank, several senior care facilities in the city have reported outbreaks and deaths, according to a county...

Mike the ‘Donut Prince’ Retires

By Al MoenSpecial to the Burbank Leader After 40 years of serving his loyal customers in and around the city of Burbank, Mahmud “Mike” Abdelghani,...

Local Resident Turns 107

Former Burbank schoolteacher and current resident Helen Von Seggern celebrated her 107th birthday on Dec. 12. One of her mantras to a long life...

98-Year-Old Enjoys Drive-Thru Birthday

When Ted Napolitano turned 98 the day after Christmas, he knew not to expect a large indoor celebration because of COVID-19 restrictions. But he...

12 Months That Ushered in Hardship, Change

With the passing of 2020, many would likely be grateful if they never heard the word “unprecedented” again.The just-finished year’s news cycle was largely...

Unemployment Rate Falls, as Does Labor Force’s Size

The unemployment rate in Burbank continued to drop recently, reaching a pandemic-era low of 10.3% in November. But an estimated 200 fewer people actually...
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