Burbank

I spotted this gem of a statement/protest by an anonymous artist near the corner of Chandler and Victory boulevards in Burbank. Made me laugh, I have to admit. And, just so you know I'm not glorifying graffiti. it's in chalk. I checked. 

With aviation as its theme this year, Burbank on Parade kicked off Saturday with a flyover by five helicopters followed by other fliers, marching bands and flight-themed floats. The rain that hit the L.A. area Friday had moved on, and the almost 100 parade entries traveled down Olive Avenue under sunny skies. One of the most popular entries came near the end of the parade, with about 25 vintage cars from the Road Kings club. Ashley Nesbit said the cars are always her favorite part, along with the Burbank/Burroughs Alumni Band.

 At least 15 people in Burbank have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol within the last week, police reported today.   “That's amazing in one week's time,” Burbank Police Lt. John Dilbert said of the DUIs logged between Aug. 2 and Aug. 8.   The summer weather, students anticipating the start of the school year and the upcoming Labor Day holiday likely contributed to the unusually high number, he added.   There was also an increase in traffic accidents, he said.

The city attorney for Thousand Oaks has been tapped for the chief legal spot in Burbank, city officials confirmed Thursday. Amy Albano will officially begin Oct. 17 if the City Council votes to confirm her to the job, as expected. She will replace City Atty. Dennis Barlow, who is retiring after close to 14 years of service. He announced his retirement in January. Albano joined the city of Thousand Oaks in 2005 after 14 years in the city of Ventura, also as a city attorney.

Burbank police officers responded to a possible arson fire at 316 North San Fernando Blvd. at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, police said on Monday. Upon arrival, officers noticed a small fire at News Stand Etc., which was closed and secured with a roll-up metal door. The fire was burning through the door's rubber frame. Police believe someone lit a piece of paper on fire and threw it toward the door, said Lt. Eddie Ruiz. No suspects have been identified. Burbank firefighters arrived shortly after and extinguished the fire.

A flock of wild, squawking parrots has decided to nest in Burbank, residents say. At sunrise and sunset, about 100 of them swoop along a path roughly following Verdugo Avenue, creating quite a disturbance. "It's like this noise," said Burbank resident Cindy Brown. "It feels like this roar that just comes overhead. " Though the birds make a lot of noise, experts say they disperse into smaller groups later in the day and at night, when they're fairly quiet. Pockets of the colorful birds can be found throughout Southern California.

This past week the city of Burbank hosted a yearly event where city employees bring their kids to work. The day started in City Council Chambers with about 45 participants; they were welcomed by Mayor Jess Talamantes, and told what the day would entail. Kameron Sandoval, the son of Executive Assistant Jessica Sandoval, got to send emails and help his mom with other tasks around the office.

The cable news network MSNBC has posted a piece about the Magnolia Park district in Burbank in preparation of "Small Business Saturday," an event hosted by American Express that urges people to shop at local, non-chain stores. Small Business Saturday is set for Nov. 24, the weekend following Thanksgiving. -- Dan Evans, Times Community News  

A crash Wednesday afternoon on Alameda Street near Victory Boulevard damaged two parked cars and knocked down a utility pole.  Antoinette Schwartz of Burbank was parked on the side of the road when she witnessed the crash.  "I would have been right there if I hadn't stopped to answer my phone," she said. 

Burbank was honored this week for a major project completed in 2010 that increased the capacity of the city wastewater treatment facility from from 9 to 12.5 million gallons per day. Burbank received the “Project of the Year” award from the American Public Works Assn. Southern California Chapter at a ceremony on Wednesday, according to an announcement from city officials. By expanding capacity, the so-called Two-Million-Gallon Equalization Basin captures peak daytime flows for treatment during lower demand times at night, which makes more reclaimed water available for irrigation and other reuse, according to the city.

GLENDALE - For three innings of their Tri-Cities District 16 Junior Baseball game Thursday, the Burbank Cubs and Crescenta Valley Augusta couldn't account for any runs. Both teams had their share of opportunities throughout the first three frames of the semifinal contest, but good defense and stranded runners led to a scoreless deadlock. However, Crescenta Valley was finally able to push across a run in the fourth inning, and that would prove to be enough in a 2-0 victory against Burbank at Scholl Canyon Park.

Burbank v. Foothill   GLENDALE - It took nine innings, but the Burbank Cubs ultimately prevailed in their District 16 junior baseball game with the Foothill Two Guys Saturday at the Scholl Canyon Ball Fields. Brandon Ortega's single allowed for pinch runner Matthew Lungaro to take second base on a passed ball, and an unfortunate error by Foothill led to the game-winning run.  “Great game,” Burbank Coach Michael Hooper said after the 4-3 thrilling victory. “It was equal on both sides; neither team was giving up anything.” Burbank's leadoff hitter Anthon Prather was at the plate when the passed ball occurred and it was his grounder to short that caused the error.

Ronnie Moreno , clutching a gold torch, grinned as the flame was lit Wednesday afternoon just outside Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria near the border of Burbank and Glendale. The 52-year-old had just been handed the torch from by a member of the Burbank Police Department, and within seconds, he was off to run 5.5 miles through Glendale, surrounded by an entourage of Glendale police officers - some running, others following on motorcycles. Moreno, who was representing the Glendale Assn.

"Andréa" Audrey M. Allen, began her life in Chicago, IL, January 4, 1925, and she left it - and us, May 5, 2013, at her home in Burbank, CA. She was the beloved mother of Karen Robinson-Stark (Gregory) and Suzanne Cling, and the cherished "Nana" of Michael Vidaurri (Ija) and Jennifer Vidaurri; she was the dear friend to so very many. She was predeceased by her husband Duke. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated to honor her life June 3 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Burbank.

The recent letter to the editor regarding the Bob Hope Airport and why it is in trouble is spot on. Everything the writer lists is valid, including the steep daily parking fees, no direct flights and more. I too, long ago, used to use the airport on business and personal trips. But no more, as I got really discouraged when I had a nine- or 10-hour flight with stops in two cities to get to my destination. On top of that, the price difference between Burbank and LAX generally was much higher from Burbank, not to mention the fact that several airlines no longer use the facility.

Born on Oct. 23, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri. He entered into rest on May 27, 2013 in Lancaster, California at the age of 90. Though preceded in death by his beloved wife and son, Margaret DeLay Capps and Kendall Thomas Capps, he is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as six children: Margaret Capps Dow, Mary Capps Faulkner, Kathleen Capps, Gloria Capps, Cecilia Capps, and Catherine Capps. On Saturday June 1, at the LDS church located on 136 North Sunset Canyon Drive in Burbank, a viewing will be held from 1-3 pm, followed promptly by services.

Frank passed away May 7th in Burbank, CA. There will be a private burial. Frank is survived by his wife Jerilyn, sons Robert Enthofen and James Robinson, and his loving family and friends. We want Frank's memory to make a difference to others through the City of Hope. Donations in his name can be made to www.CrowdRise.com/FrankPrimmMemorial

Despite plans by Gov. Jerry Brown to spend roughly $1.6 billion more on education, local school officials this week remained only cautiously optimistic about their financial prospects. The additional funding included in Brown's budget revision unveiled earlier in the week was the result of state revenues that came in $4.5 billion higher than projected for the first six months of the year. But local school district officials say it will take some time to decipher exactly what that will mean for their own beleaguered budgets.

A "South Pasadena" girl, with only an outside shower, Doreen had a "Norman Rockwell" youth. As a young adult, she helped service men at the USO. She met Don while working the order desk. They married, had 2 girls and moved to Burbank. Doreen worked in the cafeteria at LBJH 74-76 and Macys, in Glendale 77-95. Stopping only after her first battle with cancer and having to take care of her elderly aunt. Doreen never made an enemy. Her motto was "kill them with kindness". She always had a loving ear to listen and encourage people.

ARCADIA - It appeared hope for capturing the Pacific League baseball title and avenging a previous loss against its rival was running low for the Crescenta Valley High baseball team Friday night. Down two runs headed into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Falcons appeared to be down to their final out after consecutive strikeouts. The second, however, came on a wild pitch to CV's Joe Torres that rolled to the fence. Torres beat the throw to first, representing the tying the run and bringing the potential winning run to the plate.