Author: Craig Sherwood

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I can hear Andy & Opie whistling their favorite Andy Griffith song.. This is the boat ramp to Burbank's new lake. Nice Palm trees, and a Black Angus just a rock throw from the dock, hope it doesn't dry up before you get to see it. Look to the right as you go East of the Olive Overpass.. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank’s Newest Resort – Complete with Palm Trees

Chief Photographer stole the Reader’s Photo of the Week spot after spotting this newest resort in Burbank. If you have an interesting photo,…

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Members of The Burbank Fire Department have donned Pink 'T' shirts this week, showing their support for the Breast Cancer Awareness. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Firefighters Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It is breast cancer awareness month and once again Burbank Firefighters have traded in their usual blue and black uniform shirts for pink ones October 14 though the 19 as they raise awareness for breast cancer research.

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Burbank Names Drew Sugars New Public Information Officer

The City received more than one hundred applications since the job opening was announced at the beginning of 2012 with the departure of Keith Sterling, who left to become the Communications Director for the University of Utah. He will begin July 9

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Gatto’s Green Fuels Bill Passes Senate Utilities Committee

Bill which removes barriers to the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) as a fuel in California, passed the Senate Utilities Committee after a nearly three hour hearing by a vote of 11-0

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Burbank Philharmonic Announces July 4th Program at Starlight Bowl

Every year, the Burbank Philharmonic delights the audience at the Starlight Bowl each July 4th with their performance before the fireworks show

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Downtown Burbank Car Classic Announces Jazz Sensation David Benoit

Contemporary jazz pianist and composer David Benoit will headline the Downtown Burbank Car Classic

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Caltrans Closures Continue in Burbank During Coming Week

Caltrans will close the following lanes and ramps of the Golden State Freeway (I-5) as part of a $121 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes in each direction

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Schiff Condemns Vote Against Attorney General Eric Holder

Rep. Adam Schiff, a former federal prosecutor, issued the following statement after the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted to hold the Attorney General in contempt

Emergency equipment including Crash rigs and Burbank Fire stoodby at entrance to The Bob Hope Airport. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Two Bomb Squad Responses Hit Icons in Burbank in 24 Hour Period

Both Bob Hope Airport and Warner Bros. were involved in bomb scares that had the Sheriff’s Bomb Unit deployed. Both situations were found to not have a bomb, just a suspicious vehicle and package.

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Latest Closures For the I-5 Freeway Construction

Latest Closures for commuters as the work goes on for a new carpool lane

Burbank Police take a driver into custody at a recent DUI Checkpoint (Photo By Ross A. Benson)

Officers Acknowledged For Their Efforts Toward DUI Arrests

Three members of the Burbank Police Department were recognized for their efforts in keeping impaired drivers off the streets during 2011