myBurbank's Best 2026

BWP Announces Approved Rate Changes to Achieve Sustainable Future and Maintain Reliability

The Burbank City Council has unanimously approved increases to Burbank Water and Power water and electric rates, effective July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024

Burbank Looking to Fill Three Board and Commission Seats

Burbank looking to fill positions on the Sustainable Burbank Commission, Cultural Arts Commission and the Infrastructure Oversight Board

Burbank Working on Trying to Help Homeless Person in Metro Parking Lot Receive Help

Burbank officials say they are working to help a person who has set up an encampment in a Metrolink lot get situated

It’s Kitten Tsunami Season at the Burbank Animal Shelter, Fosters Needed ASAP!

A kitten tsunami is sweeping through Burbank. This year is turning into the busiest "Kitten Season" ever at the Burbank Animal Shelter.  As of today, the Kitten Foster Program has fostered over 170 kittens.  Normally they don't reach that number until the end of July! The Kitten Foster Program is bursting at the seams and they need your help!

2023 Memorial Day Ceremony Held at McCambridge Park War Memorial

Memorial Day is a day to honor and mourn the loss of U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. On May 29, 2033, a Memorial Day ceremony was held at the McCambridge Park War Memorial that did just that- it beautifully honored and mourned our fallen and lost heroes.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Zephyr

Here what the Burbank Animal Shelter kennel attendants have to say about Zephyr:"Zephyr will need work but he's an awesome guy and he would make a great addition to any family. He can be active but also calms down and enjoys relaxing with his companions as well."

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Charlotte

Charlotte was found hanging out by Ikea here in Burbank, on the hunt for Swedish meatballs, no doubt! She may not have gotten her paws on any lingonberry jam, but she’s been enjoying the perks of socializing with the Burbank Animal Shelter team.

Op/Ed: A BWP Customer Asks: What Is BWP Doing to Minimize Rate Increases?

"As a not-for-profit community-owned utility, we set our rates to recover the cost of providing reliable water and electric services to our customers"

Burbank Police Department is Hiring! Here’s What You Need to Know.

National Police Week is this week from May 15-23 and the Burbank Police Department (BPD) is currently recruiting candidates to apply and join their team. As of January 1, 2023 the department has 146 of the 160 budgeted sworn police positions filled leaving them at 91% staffed.

Pet of the Week: Astrid

Astrid is a LARGE Armenian Gampr weighing in at 125 healthy pounds. She might not be the most coordinated, but she’s definitely the most enthusiastic. This girl LOVES belly rubs. She also loves getting scratches and spinning, bouncing and playing. She is very playful, responsive and excited at the opportunity to please her human. The only downside to this is that Astrid has no idea how big she is (she’s a lot to love!).
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Pacific League Boys Golf Race Gets Tighter

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Home sweet home might apply most of the time. But it wasn't Monday afternoon when the fifth Pacific League boys golf match...

50% Off Adoptions at the Burbank Animal Shelter

From now until May 2nd, the Burbank Animal Shelter is offering 50% off adoption fees for all of our amazing animals.

Burbank Public Library Launches New Bookmobile to Bring Books Into Neighborhoods

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The Buena Vista Branch Library parking lot was filled with excitement on April 14th as the Burbank Public Library officially unveiled its fully equipped bookmobile designed to bring library services beyond traditional walls and directly into neighborhoods across the city.