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Hawaii comes to Roosevelt Elementary School

Hawaii comes to Roosevelt Elementary School

The gentle sounds of the Pacific could be heard floating through halls of Roosevelt Elementary School this week as members of the Hawaiian Club staged their annual performance.

 

Man allegedly fires gun at pair trying to repossess car

Burbank police arrested a 76-year-old man early Thursday morning who allegedly fired off two shots in an attempt to scare off two men trying to repossess a car from his driveway.

 

Brick thrown through Burbank councilman's office window

Authorities are investigating a possible act of vandalism at Burbank Councilman David Gordon's office after a brick was thrown through a window late Friday night, police said. 

Bob Hope poll findings boost terminal proponents

By a margin of roughly 2 to 1, residents in the tri-city region favor a new terminal at Bob Hope Airport, according to a recent poll. The poll also revealed a major knowledge gap about just how old...

 

Taylor trial: Jury will weigh allegations of discrimination, harassment

The trial involving former Burbank Police Deputy Chief William Taylor wrapped up Thursday afternoon, leaving in the hands of jurors his allegations that he was demoted and fired after raising concerns...

 

City approves smart meter opt-out policy

Burbank Water and Power customers who want to opt out of having a digital meter measure their residential power usage have two months to inform the utility, according to a new policy approved by the...

A Word, Please: Sorting out news style and book style

I don't usually comment on online articles or websites. Partly, it's because of the company that would put me in.

Small Wonders: Surviving the Girl Scout cookie storm

Did you survive the storm last week?

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The Leader/News-Press report aptly brings into relief many of the economic challenges faced by Bob Hope Airport, as well as some of the...

Greg Krikorian's ambition is tragic

This reader chuckled when reading your article titled, “Krikorian goes after Gatto's Assembly seat” on March 11, in which...

Civitans celebrate in Celtic style

Members of the Burbank Civitan Club once again rolled out the green carpet to members, guests and local dignitaries as they staged their...

On the Town: Aid center presents citizenship honors

The Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC) presented its 2012 Top Award for Citizenship to Mayor Jess Talamantes and Entertainment Partners,...

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  • Titans get  past Guards in three

    BELLARMINE-JEFFERSON HIGH — Both the San Marino High and Bellarmine-Jefferson boys' volleyball teams were reeling from injury problems...

  • LA CRESCENTA — The boys' volleyball teams from Burroughs High and Crescenta Valley have a built-in rivalry — and not just...

  • After several weeks of competing in nonleague matches, the Crescenta Valley High boys' golf team met Burbank, Burroughs and Arcadia in the...

  • One was a strong offensive force who garnered her share of attention, while the other was a defensive stalwart who frustrated opponents with...

Bob Hope Airport faces tough times

Thanks to the loss of an airline, declining parking revenues and fewer passengers using the airfield, Bob Hope Airport is facing one of...

School buys Rancho facility

After months of intense neighborhood opposition, the developer of a proposed project for 50 single-family homes now plans to sell the...

Man accused of killing wife gets two years in prison

Burbank resident Joseph Robert Brancato, who at one point was charged with murder after allegedly inflicting a deadly blow to his wife's...

Police crack down on prostitution in Sun Valley

Police are cracking down on prostitutes and pimps in a Sun Valley neighborhood that some residents call a "red light district."

Taylor trial: City balks at timing of suit

Defending the city against claims that former Burbank Deputy Chief of Police William Taylor was terminated after facing on-the-job...

JPL employee wasn't fired over religious beliefs, lawyer says

In opening arguments on Tuesday, the attorney for a former Jet Propulsion Laboratory employee said his client was unfairly fired for his...

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