Rick Assad

As the sun set in Burbank on Thursday, Oct. 1, more than 100 people gathered outside the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center and counted down together as the building illuminated in a pink light, marking the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

. Burbank is being recognized for its efforts to support businesses through its Business Concierge program, targeted business recruitment, and creative-industry engagement

Elementary school singers, a high school student sharing a campus project, and a longtime education advocate were among the faces of Burbank’s 2026 Celebration of Schools, an evening recognizing the people and programs helping local students succeed.