Burbank Unified Superintendent’s Update Addresses Budget, Reopening Concerns
With changes to the State budget, Burbank Unified now will not have to weather a drastic cut in funding, but federal advocacy is encouraged for the next stimulus package to help the schools safely reopen. Reopening concerns and plans are also discussed, including an FAQ and a survey to gauge choice between 100% distance learning and hybrid models for the 20-21 school year.
Illegal Fireworks Rattle Residents into Action
The 4th of July is still more than a week away, but the nerve-wracking noise of illegal fireworks have made the last month more of a war zone than a city waiting to celebrate
City Council Once Again Extends Eviction Moratorium
Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to once again extend their urgency ordinance extending the eviction moratorium through July 31, 2020
Schiff Introduces Legislation to Provide Free Cloth Masks to Americans to Reduce Spread...
The Masks Work Act Would Include PSA Campaign, Continued Research into Mask Efficacy, Encourage National Leaders to Model Medically Sound Mask Wearing
Schiff Introduces Bill to Prevent Misuse of Military in Domestic Law Enforcement
Adam Schiff introduced legislation to amend and strengthen the Posse Comitatus Act to prevent the U.S. military from being used inappropriately in domestic law enforcement functions
Burbank to Resume Parking Enforcement week of July 6th.
The City of Burbank will resume parking enforcement for street sweeping services starting July 6, 2020.
Porch Pirate Raids Rise with Online Purchases Increase
Package thieves thrive due to the surge in online orders caused by the Coronavirus shutdown
Council Adopts Citywide Complete Streets Plan – Approves First Phase
Construction to start in 2021 on First Street for pedestrian safety and to add a bike lane
Rick’s Sports Corner: Joey Kaufman, Local Makes Good As Sportswriter
Burbank native finds success covering college football locally and nationally for the Columbus Dispatch.
Fireworks Causes Small Brush Fire Near Starlight Estates
Burbank Fire dispatched 3 engine companies a rescue ambulance and Battalion Chief Tray White to the incident
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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.