Monthly Archives: May, 2021

BTAC Drive-Thru Event Helps Those In Need

For the first time in its 47-year history, the Burbank Temporary Aid Center staged a drive-thru food distribution event open to anyone in need...

Little Change Reported in Local Unemployment

Though Los Angeles County reduced coronavirus restrictions last month, Burbank’s unemployment rate moved little, increasing slightly to 11.9%. About 7,000 city residents remained unemployed in...

Judge Rebuffs Eatery Over Preliminary Injunction

A judge on Friday rejected Tinhorn Flats Saloon and Grill’s request to end the court order prohibiting it from operating and to fine the city...

City Council Approves 2021-22 Budget

The City Council unanimously approved the municipal budget for fiscal year 2021-22 on Tuesday, projecting optimism that Burbank’s finances are beginning to recover from...

Students’ Stress Rose in 2020, Survey Finds

Burbank high schoolers and district employees felt more stress and anxiety in 2020 than in previous years, according to a survey presented during a...

Local Gun-Related Crimes Increase as Pandemic Subsides

Burbank has experienced a striking increase in the number of gun-related crimes so far this year compared with the same period last year, according...

Local Woman Makes a Difference — at Home and Abroad

Every community is blessed with residents that are exceptional by virtue of their commitment to giving back. With their dedication to make life better...

School District Grapples With a Derogatory Word

A proposed revision to policy could change instruction and materials used by teachers in the Burbank Unified School District. While no decision was made, board member...

City OKs Ordinance Raising Some Store Workers’ Pay

Following weeks of intense disagreement among City Council members, the group approved an ordinance increasing pay for Burbank grocery and drugstore workers on Tuesday. The...

Utility Rate Hikes Receive Council’s Backing

Despite concerns from residents and its own members regarding the timing, the Burbank City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to move toward increasing utility rates. The...
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