When BurbankNBeyond reader Terje (Terry) Canavarro heard about the historic Battleship making it’s way to it’s new permanent home in Los Angeles, he was drawn to the shore like many others from Burbank. Canavarro grabbed his camera and got some great shots as the ship made its last trek from San Francisco. Many compared it to the time that the Queen Mary made its final trip to Long Beach. The ship is scheduled to open up to the public in July
Joyce Rudolph
BurbankNBeyond is extremely happy to welcome Joyce Rudolph to our staff. She now becomes the fifth member of the staff who was born and grew up in Burbank, giving BurbankNBeyond readers what they want most – local people who know Burbank.
Besides being born and raised in Burbank, Joyce graduated from Burbank High School, Class of 1973. She started at the Burbank Daily Review in 1975 while taking journalism classes at Valley College. She became features editor the summer after graduating from Cal State Northridge in 1978.
She wrote profiles about celebrities — Ron Howard and Debbie Reynolds–and community volunteers, as well as covered the major society events, like charity dinners and debutante balls.
Joyce remained a constant while the faces of editors changed and the paper evolved to twice a week and was tagged with a new name- Burbank Leader. In the 1980s she served as managing editor of the North Hollywood Weekly Review, a sub-product in the chain; was anchor of The Leader News Show on Sammons Public Access Cable Channel; and won first place in Lifestyle coverage for the Burbank Leader from the California Newspaper Publishers Assn.
Joyce Rudolph and Burbank Councilman Gary Bric, who also owns The Ramp, are both lifelong Burbank residents (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
She transferred to the Glendale News-Press in 1995 and remained features editor of both newspapers but added entertainment to her section, which continued to take home awards from CNPA. She retired in July 2011 and continues to write, publicize and volunteer for nonprofit agencies.
She had two major exclusives in her career. One was a commentary on the Women’s Council of Burbank failing to choose a Woman of the Year despite the high calibre women nominated, just because of an antiquated rule in the bylaws. The other was a news story on members of the Burbank Symphony who separated and started the Burbank Chamber Orchestra.
You will not only see Joyce’s stories, but she will start a new column, “Burbank’s Buzz”, which will feature all the things that make Burbank special. You will also see Joyce as she hosts some of our video events also.
If you have a story idea for Joyce or just want to say HI, you can contact her at jrudolph@burbanknbeyond.com
Fronnie Lewis over at MEDIA CITY GROOVE, was nice enough to do a story on us here at BurbankNBeyond after our relaunch on November 1, where we share some of our history and hopefully where the future will take us. If you would like to give the story a read, check it out here.
I also recommend that you stop by MEDIA CITY GROOVE often and check out Fronnie’s take on many local issues. She has a nose for news and is not scared to go after the story behind the story. Her website URL is www.mediacitygroove.com
The man went to work diligently piling wooden pallets, kindling, and other materials in the room, preparing to build a fire that could potentially burn down the entire building. Armed with a propane torch, he went about lighting the kindling… An arsonist attempting to destroy the structure? No, it was Captain John Nare, Arson Investigator for the Burbank Fire Department initiating a live training exercise for firefighters in property scheduled for demolition at 2223 Catalina Street in Burbank…….. See the whole story here at BurbankNBeyond along with a photo gallery burbanknbeyond.com Watch Deborah Dodge interviews here
Burbank Police & Burbank Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Kenneth and Palm just about midnight Friday evening to a major auto accident where one of the cars ended up on top of a parked car with one person still trapped behind the steering wheel. Police beleave speed was a major factor in this accident along with one of the cars not stopping at a stop sign. Burbank Paramedics transported two victims to Los Angeles County USC Trauma Center with critical injuries. The intersection remained closed while Burbank Police collected evidence and measurements. Anyone with additional information can contact The Burbank Police Department at 818-238-3000.
Burbank Police & Burbank Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Kenneth and Palm just about midnight Friday evening to a major auto accident where one of the cars ended up on top of a parked car with one person still trapped behind the steering wheel. Police beleave speed was a major factor in this accident along with one of the cars not stopping at a stop sign. Burbank Paramedics transported two victims to Los Angeles County USC Trauma Center with critical injuries. The intersection remained closed while Burbank Police collected evidence and measurements. Anyone with additional information can contact The Burbank Police Department at 818-238-3000.
Burbank’s leadership and residents gathered at Burbank Elk’s Lodge on Wednesday evening to recognize and honor four of the city’s finest at the 3rd Annual Community Service Awards. The awards are presented to those representing the highest standards of community service through both exceptional job performance, as well as continued contributions to the welfare of Burbank. Receiving Community Service Awards were Burbank Police Officer of the Year, Officer Harry Terrill; Burbank Fire Fighter of the Year, Firefighter Grant Stephens; Burbank City Employee of the Year, Ari Omessi; and Burbank Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Mieliwocki. Deborah Dodge was there to talk to the award winners.
Burbank’s leadership and residents gathered at Burbank Elk’s Lodge on Wednesday evening to recognize and honor four of the city’s finest at the 3rd Annual Community Service Awards. The awards are presented to those representing the highest standards of community service through both exceptional job performance, as well as continued contributions to the welfare of Burbank. Receiving Community Service Awards were Burbank Police Officer of the Year, Officer Harry Terrill; Burbank Fire Fighter of the Year, Firefighter Grant Stephens; Burbank City Employee of the Year, Ari Omessi; and Burbank Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Mieliwocki. Deborah Dodge was there to talk to the award winners.
The Smokehouse was abuzz October 12, 2011 when celebrities and local politicians stopped by to help celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Burbank’s well known Smokehouse Restaurant. Burbank Councilmen Dave Golonski and Emily Gabel Luddy were present along with Assemblyman Mike Gatto, and Los Angeles City Councilmen Tom LaBonge. LaBonge presented the current owner, Lee Spencer, with a proclamation from the complete Los Angeles City Council. The evening guests were treated to Champagne and special prices. Celebrities from Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, George Clooney, and a slew of others have been seen there throughout the years. Of course, one of the great things about the Smokehouse is their specialty Garlic Bread which they went through well over a couple hundred loaves. Deborah Dodge was on hand to interview LA City Councilman Tom LaBonge and the owners of the historic Burbank restaurant.
The Smokehouse was abuzz October 12, 2011 when celebrities and local politicians stopped by to help celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Burbank’s well known Smokehouse Restaurant. Burbank Councilmen Dave Golonski and Emily Gabel Luddy were present along with Assemblyman Mike Gatto, and Los Angeles City Councilmen Tom LaBonge. LaBonge presented the current owner, Lee Spencer, with a proclamation from the complete Los Angeles City Council. The evening guests were treated to Champagne and special prices. Celebrities from Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, George Clooney, and a slew of others have been seen there throughout the years. Of course, one of the great things about the Smokehouse is their specialty Garlic Bread which they went through well over a couple hundred loaves. Deborah Dodge was on hand to interview LA City Councilman Tom LaBonge and the owners of the historic Burbank restaurant.
