Burbank

Helena David, the Burbank 'citrus lady', is still making trips to residents yards and delivering the bounty to those in need. David's goal this year is to pick 100,000 citrus fruits and donate them to the needy. She says the count is up to 62,889. If you've got citrus trees in your yard, and can't reach the fruit, send her a fax at (818) 846-1262. She and her husband and family will pick it, pack it and take it to BTAC or another charity.

An 82-year-old Valley Village man was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of selling cocaine in a parking lot on Riverside Drive, police said. The man, Jack Murphy, was released on $50,000 bail after he was arrested at 9:30 a.m. when Burbank police reported seeing a "hand-to-hand" narcotics deal in the parking lot on 4300 Riverside Drive. Police also arrested a woman, 54-year-old Korey Janke of Burbank, at the scene for allegedly possessing cocaine. She was released on $10,000 bail, according to police.

Street access near Victory Boulevard and Avon Street in Burbank was closed this afternoon while emergency crew responded to three-vehicle accident, in which one car was overturned The victim from the overturned car got out of the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital with a severe finger injury. More details on the crash were not immediately available, but a second collision between a car and patrol officer responding to the scene was reported. The female driver apparently fled the scene of the crash in a Chevrolet Malibu down a nearby alleyway.

JetBlue Airways is doing its part to help out commuters during this weekend's so-called Carmageddon. With the 405 Freeway set to be closed from late Friday until early Monday because of construction, the airline said it would offer $4 fares each way from Long Beach Airport to Bob Hope Airport in Burbank. "Fly JetBlue between Burbank and Long Beach this Saturday (7/16) only!" the airline's website says.  "Fares are $4 each way so get on board quick -- book now through July 16 or while supplies last.

A jury on Monday awarded a former Burbank deputy police chief who claimed he was fired after raising concerns about internal department issues $1.29 million, his attorney said. William Taylor alleged in his lawsuit that he was demoted and eventually fired because he informed city officials and former Police Chief Tim Stehr about concerns of discrimination and sexual harassment, and because he pressed for an outside investigation into a burglary that allegedly took place in police headquarters.

Burbank police say they have identified a person of interest in their invesitgation into who threw a brick through the window of Councilman David Gordon's optometry business. Police officials are working with the city attorney's office to determine a possible misdemeanor charge of vandalism for the person who allegedly threw the brick on March 16 in the 800 block of Hollywood Way, Sgt. Darin Ryburn said today. Police would not release any details about the identity of the person, citing the ongoing investigation.

Burbank firefighters were forced to use the Jaws of Life on Saturday to extricate a woman from her car after it was struck by a motorist who was allegedly driving drunk. The collision, which occurred at Vanowen and Valley streets shortly after 6 p.m., pinned the woman inside her sedan, prompting firefighters to peel pack the roof to get her out. She reportedly suffered at least one broken leg and was taken to a nearby hospital. The driver of the other car -- identified by police as Richard Wakefield, 54, of Castic -- was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

The Burbank City Council this morning appointed Dave Golonski to his fourth term as mayor during its annual reorganization ceremony. He replaces Jess Talamantes, who has held the position since May 2011. Councilwoman Emily Gabel-Luddy was selected by her peers to be vice mayor, a position that typically leads to the mayorship. Both appointments were made on a 4-1 vote, with Councilman David Gordon -- who has long been kept out of the mayorship position -- dissenting. Bric declined a nomination for the vice mayor position, citing concerns about the ability to run his business and take on the extra duties.

If you're still wondering if what you saw at Bob's Big Boy in Burbank Friday night was real, rest assured, it was. Batmobiles from different eras of the movie franchise made an appearance at a car show in the parking lot, and were escorted by police back to their home at theWarner Bros.studio lot about 7 p.m. -- no doubt causing more than a few double takes as they rolled by. Luckily, our intrepid freelancer, Ross A. Benson, was there to...

A 10-time boxing champion, Oscar De La Hoya had to be mean and unrelenting in the ring. But deep down, the athlete has a soft side. A product of youth programs while growing up on the mean streets of East Los Angeles, De La Hoya is more than happy to give up his time and lend his support to the type of programs that helped shape his life. If it has to do with helping young boys and girls, De La Hoya can't resist. “When it comes to helping kids, I am a real softy,” De La Hoya said.