Noted Magician Robert Gwodz, 86, Dies
Noted close-up magician and long time Burbank resident Robert (Bob) J. Gwodz, 86, died of natural causes on January 28, 2020
City of Burbank’s Eviction Moratorium to End April 30
Los Angeles County and State Moratorium Orders take over until May 31 with new rent repayment urgency ordinance adopted by Burbank
Gene Costa – Longtime Jordan, Burroughs Teacher Dies
Gene was hired by the District in 1961 and began teaching at Jordan Middle School, later transferring to John Burroughs High School where he taught Economics and Government
Q & A with Justin Hess, Burbank’s Director of Emergency Services
City Manager Justin Hess pulls double duty when disasters endanger Burbank
Substitutes Left Out Of Teacher’s Compensation Seek Support
Substitute teachers left without an income petition to be included in the school district’s employee compensation during the Coronavirus shutdown.
Funds Granted for Double Tracks for Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station
$107 Million of the $500 Million Awarded by the California State Transportation Agency Goes to Metrolink Antelope Valley Double Track Project
Burroughs High Drama Releases Web Series “Act One: Scene Death!”
In place of the typical Spring semester play, JBHS Drama is releasing a murder mystery web series on IGTV and YouTube, written, filmed and edited remotely by teacher Guy Myers and students in the Play Production class in accordance with the safer at home guidelines. It's free to watch but donations to JBHS Stagecraft Technology program via the JBHS Drama website are encouraged.
Burbank Unified Announces Credit/No Credit Grading For Spring Semester
BUSD announces plan to use Credit/No Credit grading for the spring semester, while several parents of high school students raise concerns and request the option of choosing a letter grade for the semester. Superintendent Matt Hill also lists resources and announcements for all BUSD students and families in his weekly email.
Rep. Schiff Honors Brenda Burroughs as One of 2020 Women of the Year
Schiff (D-Burbank) honored 15 inspiring women from communities in the 28th Congressional District
Plea Goes Out To Fund PPE Change For Providence St. Joseph Medical Staff
Fund A Change campaign encourages small donations - $25 - to support the medical center, which spends $20,000 daily to provide a change of Personal Protective Equipment for medical staff.



















