Burbank

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Burbank Arts Fall Festival postponed again due to bad weather

A touch of bad luck for the Burbank Fall Festival planned for Johnny Carson Park. Once again, bad weather is the reason. The festival set for today has been postponed for a second time. It happened last September for the same kind of cloudy skies and scattered showers we’re having today in the Media City. Also, we got rain overnight. […]
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Hundreds of striking workers picket Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank

Hundreds of striking workers hit the picket lines at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank for a third straight day. SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) says 700 of its members are taking part in a 5-day work stoppage because of “bad faith bargaining and other illegal tactics meant to silence workers.” Yesterday, many of the picketers stood out in […]
Friday, October 13, 2023

Friday the 13th: How to calm those fears

A lot of fears on this Friday the 13th. Some fears are based on reality and are the result of our difficult times. Quite a few others drifted out of the dark side and are based on superstition. For ages, Friday falling on the 13th day of the calendar has been considered unlucky. The origin of the superstition in Western […]
Friday, October 6, 2023

Guest Post: A historic home can save you a bundle on your taxes in California

Do you love old homes?  I know I do.  24 years ago, my wife and I fell in love with a historic lake home back in our home state of Minnesota.  We bought it and have been painstakingly restoring it over the years with no benefits to ourselves beyond the satisfaction and pride it gives us.  Do you know that […]
Saturday, September 30, 2023

The fall festival planned for Johnny Carson Park today postponed

The fall festival scheduled for Johnny Carson Park in Burbank today is a no-go. The City of Burbank sent out an update yesterday afternoon announcing the postponement of the festival due to the “forecasted inclement weather.”  That is weather considered unsafe or undesirable for outdoor events. You can blame our cool temperatures, cloudy skies, and potential for some light rain […]
Monday, August 21, 2023

Earthquake shakes up Southern California during stormy weather from Hilary

A double clean-up for some Southlanders today, after a moderate earthquake struck during the height of tropical storm Hilary. The shaking surprised many and rattled nerves already frayed by the stormy weather. The quake hit at 2:41 pm yesterday. The U.S. Geological Survey said it was located 4.3 miles southeast of Ojai. The shaking went on for several seconds and […]
Friday, June 30, 2023

Downtown Burbank Arts Festival 2023 spotlights talented artists

A number of major events in the Media City this month, including the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival. San Fernando Blvd was closed to vehicle traffic between Magnolia Blvd and Olive Avenue, the weekend of June 3 and 4, from 11 am to 6 pm. The closure allowed thousands to visit more than 180 decorated booths filled with art work, jewelry, […]
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Superintendent Matt Hill on shaky ground with Burbank Board of Education

Burbank Schools Superintendent Matt Hill is not on the job this week. Instead, Hill is on paid administrative leave. The Burbank School Board made the dramatic move last week following a closed door special meeting a week ago, Wednesday , June 7. School Board Takes Action During Special Session In the meeting board members discussed what is listed on the […]