Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Grand Marshal announced for Burbank on Parade 2015

The theme of the 34th annual Burbank on Parade is “Burbank– City of the Wild Wild West.”  Yesterday the selection of veteran actor, Gerald McRaney, as the Grand Marshal was announced in a news release. McRaney is a familiar face on television. He’s appeared in numerous series from back in the day “Gunsmoke” (1955), to “Simon and Simon” (1981-1989), “Major Dad” (1989-1993), “Touched […]
Saturday, March 7, 2015

Saturday morning special: Live music in Magnolia Park

Every Saturday, Simply Coffee in Magnolia Park will be featuring live music. Today, the duo “Jesse’s Pride” entertained guests on the coffee shop’s patio with acoustic Latin, folk, blues, and jazz. Simply Coffee began offering live music for the first time last Saturday. They plan to continue providing this musical treat for patrons every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]
Tuesday, March 3, 2015

IHOP offering free pancakes today!

If you like pancakes, most of us do, there’s a restaurant offering them free today. IHOP restaurants are celebrating the chain’s tenth anniversary of National Pancake Day! If you dine in, you get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free eats, “guests will be asked to consider leaving a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals or […]
Saturday, January 31, 2015

Super Bowl Sunday: Pizza, beer, and McDonald’s freebies

While the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are gearing up for that Super Bowl XLIX showdown in Arizona, restaurants, fast food joints, and takeout places are getting ready to throw down some serious eats. Sales of beer, chicken wings, and pizza will skyrocket on Super Bowl Sunday, according to Restaurant News. Some of the big chains are offering […]
Friday, January 23, 2015

In The News: January 23, 2015

Vice-President Joe Biden continues his visit in the Southland today. Yesterday, the Veepee snarled traffic in Burbank with a late afternoon visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show at the Warner Bros. Studios. Today more headaches for Southland motorist as Biden heads out to West Los Angeles College in Ladera Heights. Biden is expected to have a sit down discussion with students and […]
Saturday, December 6, 2014

Pink’s hands out free hot dogs during Toluca Lake holiday event

A lot of holiday cheer and great food at the festive Toluca Lake Holiday Open House , “Let There Be Light,” last night. Pink’s free hot dogs was one of the major attractions. Hundreds lined up for the famous dogs. Pink’s main location is at La Brea and Melrose Avenues in Hollywood, where they have been selling their prized hot dogs […]
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Burbank Holiday Baskets Program gets major donation

Preparations are in full swing for the annual Holiday Baskets program, which provides gifts for low-income families with children in Burbank schools. The program got a huge boost from the Bob Hope Airport Holiday Charity Committee at the Burbank Coordinating Council December first meeting last Monday. Several members of the committee, Sherri Himelstein, Lucy Burghdorf,  and Rachael Warecki, showed up to […]
Monday, November 24, 2014

Dog Haus opens in Burbank with free hot dogs!

There’s a new fast food joint in Burbank. It opened last Saturday with long lines and free hot dogs all day long! It’s another one of those new trendy fast-casual eateries with a lot of healthy ingredients and variety of choices.  The Dog Haus  offers up “gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and one-of-a-kind creations,” according to a news release. In […]
Saturday, November 22, 2014

Photo Gallery: Holiday in the Park 2014

Traffic rolled down Magnolia Boulevard and the sidewalks were filled with crowds last night for Holiday in the Park. Stores, shops, and eateries stayed open until 9 p.m. Folks shopped, snacked on free popcorn and treats, walked, and enjoyed the entertainment and festive vibe. More photos here.