Author: Staff

Burbank on Parade Wants You to Help

City Council is talking of eliminating funding which would put an end to the annual parade

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Historical Society 40th Anniversary Honors Mary Jane and Harry Strickland

To mark the 40th Anniversary of its founding, the Burbank Historical Society honored Mary Jane Strickland and her husband, Harry at the Gordon R. Howard Museum

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Jordan Middle School Goes Through a Renaissance

It was Renaissance Day on campus, and history came alive for the school’s seventh graders in interactive workshops, a professional play, a feast of foods that might have been served in the sixteenth century, and a jousting spectacle performed by knights on horseback.

Recruit Firefighters extinguish a set auto fire during graduation exercises Friday at The Burbank Training Center. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Firefighters Add Nine to Ranks

“Together in Stride, Centennial Pride” is the motto of the class of 2013 as family members help pin badges on their new uniforms following grueling 14 week academy

Dr. Jan Britz  BUSD Superintendent of Schools in the passenger seat as Brian O'Rourke Luther Principal hangs behind the drivers seat. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

“Luther Mobile” to Make It’s Way Down Parade Route

Luther Burbank Middle School students convert car into the Luther Mobile and will have it carry principal, Dr. Brian O’Rourke down the Burbank On Parade route

Burbank Arts For All Foundation Hosts Creative Circles Forum

Media Experts Talk Media Arts: Re-Imagining Burbank Arts Education was held at The Colony Theatre was moderated by producer/author/motivational speaker Phil Cooke

Burbank High JV Baseball Players Donate to BTAC

Members of the JV baseball team picked up food bags in the community to help with efforts at the Burbank Temporary Aid Center

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A Veterans Day Tribute

Remembering Burbank’s Medal of Honor recipient, Larry L. Maxam

The assembled group of published authors,  Marion Hunter, Noel Pennington, Julia Guglielmo, Russel Uvas, John Alajijian, Sara Cohen and Henry Keeneyalong with school Principal Bobbie Kavanaugh and Parent helper Shari Wendt during a book signing in the schools library. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

McKinley Students See Their Words Become a Book as Grand Prize Winners

The McKinley Elementary School auditorium was filled with cheers and applause on Thursday afternoon as students of Mrs. Angie D’Mello’s class were awarded the Grand Prize for the Scholastic Book Fair’s “Kids are Authors” contest

Nunzio Fazio playing Jerry at the Sands Hotel for the film Millie and Jerry. 
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Sudden Twist of Fate Becomes a Fulfillment of Dreams

Nunzio Fazio has directed a number of films including the award winning: “Kenmore Ave” and “From the Midst of Pain.” He has produced several others including “Kissing Strangers” and the ABC specials: “Alice Through the Looking Glass” and “Sleeping Beauty.”

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Living for Art, Burbank Local Tells Why He Said ‘NO’ to College

Artist David Looft marches to his own drummer, “We artists do this because we have to, it’s like breathing.”

Tori Spelling looks on as her husband Dean McDermott and kids help put installing the new playground matts, at Burbank Boys & Girls Club. (Photo by Ross A. Benson]

Tori Spelling Makes Appearance at Burbank Boys & Girls Club

Accompanied by her husband Dean, two older children, Liam and Stella, the mother of three (soon to be four) helped pot some plants, install grid tiles into the newly renovated basketball court

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Flappers Holds Fundraiser for Victim of Colorado Shooting

Although no one knew him directly, comedians rally to support one of their own who was injured in the Aurora, Colorado shooting.