Hess Tabs Damian Skinner to Serve as Public Works Director
Skinner began his tenure with Burbank Public Works in March 2024, bringing with him more than 25 years of municipal public works leadership
Mary Hamzoian Named a 2025 Bisnow Power Woman Honoree
Award recognizes women making significant impact across the Southern California commercial real estate industry
Burbank Police Receive 165 Firearms in Gun Buyback Event
Three assault weapons were part of the buyback
Mary Gallagher – Standing in her Light
Mary Gallagher will tell you she’s “a comic, actor, and writer,” but that doesn’t really cover it. She’s a survivor of Midwestern discipline, a student of chaos, a quiet storm turned loud truth-teller. She’s also a working mother, an educator, a late-night TV comic, a Colbert alum, a voice in the room helping actors find their own voices.
Burroughs Boys Basketball Earns 61-56 Win Over Host Hoover
The Bears look good in triumph over the Tornadoes.
Burbank Girls Soccer Plays Spirited, Still Loses To Muir 3-1
After leading, the Bulldogs allow three straight goals.
Burroughs Girls Hoops Edged By Crescenta Valley 55-47
The Bears fall behind and never catch the Falcons.
Burroughs Girls Water Polo Leads At Halftime And Wins Going Away
The Bears ease to a nine-point victory over the Bulldogs.
Burbank Police Log: November 24 – November 30
The police keep the city of Burbank peaceful and safe.
Tamala Takahashi Elevated to Position of Burbank Mayor for 2026
Council Member Zizette Mullins to serve as Vice Mayor, both passed with unanimous votes

















