Monthly Archives: February, 2021

Library Pitches Bigger, Costly Central Branch

Christian Leonard - April 17, 2022

Library representatives said this week that the public has shown support for a new, larger central library — which could cost around $100 million,...

Burbank Schools Gear Up for Return to Athletic Fields

Oscar Areliz - April 17, 2022

Athletes and coaches throughout Los Angeles County finally heard the announcement they have been waiting for: High school athletics are officially a go.L.A. Public...

City Revenue Likely Lower Than Expected, Officials Say

Christian Leonard - April 17, 2022

Revenue for Burbank’s municipal government is projected at lower levels than previously anticipated, city staff members said this week, due mostly to underwhelming tax...

City Sues Tinhorn Flats, Revokes Permit

Christian Leonard - April 17, 2022

Tinhorn Flats Saloon and Grill was open on Tuesday, Feb. 23 — illegally — in light of a City Council decision the night before....

BUSD Taking Cautious Approach in Return to Campus

Oscar Areliz - April 17, 2022

Public health officials gave Los Angeles County elementary schools the green light to reopen for students in transitional kindergarten through 6th grade due to...

Police Department Reports Show Slight Uptick in Crime

Christian Leonard - April 17, 2022

Crime in Burbank is showing early signs of returning to — even surpassing — pre-pandemic levels, according to January data from the Burbank Police...

Attempted Carjacking, Bank Robbery Reported

Christian Leonard - April 17, 2022

Burbank police say a man robbed a local bank inside a Ralphs this week. In a separate incident, the department also recently reported that...

Local Senior Living Center Reports 99% Vaccination Rate

Christian Leonard - April 17, 2022

About 99% of residents at a local senior living center have received their second COVID-19 vaccine doses, the center’s CEO said, while at least...

Discussion of Police Officer Presence at Schools Continues

Oscar Areliz - April 17, 2022

In response to a recent joint Burbank City Council and Police Commission meeting that included a discussion about law enforcement presence in schools, the...