Obituary: C. Bernard “Bernie” Kaufman, Longtime Judge
C. Bernard “Bernie” Kaufman passed away peacefully at his home in Pasadena, California, on August 2, 2025, at the age of 97. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, judge, and mentor, Bernie lived a life defined integrity, warmth, and unwavering commitment family.
Burbank Police Log: July 14 – July 20
Burbank's finest is on duty and ready to serve.
Letter to the Editor: Resident Says Passage of SB79 Will Destroy Neighborhoods Along Olive...
"Senate Bill SB79 is labeled “affordable housing” legislation but will produce little to no affordable housing"
Letter to the Editor: Resident Feels City Council Action Will Limit Public Input
"Burbank is made stronger by a diversity of perspectives and a spirit of collaboration and inclusiveness"
Letter to the Editor: Resident Says Lakeside Golf Club Needs to Change its Policies
"Even more disturbing was discovering that the country club also restricts women as members"
12th Annual Burbank Comedy Festival Returns to Flappers Comedy Club August 9–16
Get ready, Burbank, comedy is taking center stage this August as Flappers Comedy Club & Restaurant rolls out one of the hottest weeks in town!
Adoptable Pets of the Week: Zig and Zag
Zig and Zag are the VBAS Pets of the week! They're special little kittens because both are missing a leg, but you'd never know it.
Charlie’s Champs Returns to Burbank for Second Annual Charity Softball Tournament
The second annual Charlie’s Champs Softball Tournament is coming to George Izay Park (Olive Park) on Saturday, August 23rd, bringing the Burbank community together to raise critical funds and awareness for congenital heart disease (CHD).
Burbank Housing Authority Accepting Referrals For The Foster Youth To Independence (Fyi) Initiative
This program provides housing assistance on behalf of eligible youth (young adults) with a history of child welfare involvement that are homeless or at risk of being homeless
Santa Claus Makes Surprise Summer Visit to Announce Holiday in the Park 2025
Santa Claus also reminded everyone to shop local and support Magnolia Park businesses—and promised he’ll be back this November
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2026 “BIG GAME” Tale of the Tape- Facts, Figures, & Friday Night Football
BIG GAME is Friday night at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field; here's your helmet-to-helmet showdown by the numbers
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tennessee
Meet Tennessee — the perfect cat for your cat! Tennessee is a strikingly beautiful light orange tabby who is just under a year old, with a funny, quirky, and wonderfully contrarian personality.
Robert Vargas Mural “Belonging Has No Borders” Unveiled at the Burbank YMCA
On Saturday, Oct. 3, community members gathered for the Belonging Block Party to celebrate the artwork’s public unveiling, honor Hispanic Heritage Month and recognize a partnership connecting YMCA communities in Los Angeles and Mexico.