Burbank

GLENDALE - To have a realistic chance to win the Pacific League championship, the Crescenta Valley High baseball team had to defeat Burbank on Tuesday at Stengel Field. Fortunately for the Falcons, they had Brian Gadsby on the mound, the same pitcher who baffled the Bulldogs with a shutout earlier this season. Gadsby was not as dominant in his second outing against Burbank, but he was surely effective, tossing another complete game and receiving timely hitting from Austin Brines to notch a 4-1 victory that created a four-way tie for first place in league.

PASADENA - Heading into the home stretch in the Pacific League, Paul Park is pleased with his overall play. Nonetheless, the way the Crescenta Valley High boys' junior golfer sees it, there's still room for improvement and Park's effort Thursday raised his confidence of doing that going forward. PHOTOS: Pacific League boys' golf “I'm doing a lot of things well right now, like striking the ball,” said Park, who shot a two-over-par 72 on Thursday in Pacific League match No. 4 at Brookside Golf Course No. 2. “That really helped me out today on some different holes.

Following a very short illness, Victoria Corradi passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was 97 years of age and predeceased by Jim, her husband of 72 ½ years, who passed in December of 2009. They were both lovingly cared for by Rose Room Hospice in their last hours, fulfilling their mutual desire to pass away at home. Vicki was born in Cherry, Illinois to Terso and Vincenza Novello Grossi on March 8, 1916. She moved to Burbank with her family in 1933, where she met James Corradi.

LA CRESCENTA - In a match with such magnitude, it almost undermines the final result when both coaches have a clear idea of how it's going to play out. But for Crescenta Valley High boys' tennis Coach Sam Hyun and Burbank Coach Loi Phan, playing against each other's respective teams for a second time in the Pacific League this season has given them a good idea about the other's strengths and weaknesses. And that knowledge proved accurate in Thursday afternoon's match at Crescenta Valley, a match that could ultimately decide fourth place in the league standings.

Marcel Vercoutere, age 87, of Burbank, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13 at his home, surrounded by family. He is survived by his lovely wife of 59 years Carolyn, his children Charlotte, Barbara, Jon and Dan as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy, Marcel also had a long and distinguished career in his 35 years in the motion picture industry, as an innovative special-effects artist with several critically acclaimed films and television series to his credit (a longtime member of IATSE local 44)

A 28-year-old Burbank man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burglary charges after police say he repeatedly attempted to trespass into several homes. Lorenzo Gutierrez faces one felony count of first and second-degree home burglary each, as well as one felony count of vehicle burglary, according to a Los Angeles County Superior Court criminal complaint. He was taken into custody about 5:50 p.m. Sunday after Glendale police said he was carrying a bag containing cameras - some with photographs of families - which he allegedly planned to use for “research on the 21st Century movement.” Witnesses reporting seeing Gutierrez jump into their backyards to gain access to their home garages in the 1100 block of North Kenilworth Avenue, Newby Street and Rosedale Avenue, as well as the 1200 block of Grandview Avenue, according to Glendale police.

Former Glendale resident Arnt Nordahl passed away in Phoenix, AZ on March 22, 2013. Mr Nordahl was born in Norway on February 13, 1942 and was adopted in 1951 by Burbank philanthropists Andrew and Annette Nordahl. A military memorial service was held on April 6 at the Prescott Arizona Veterans Administration Chapel. Mr Nordahl was a proud veteran of the US AirForce. Mr Nordahl is survived by his beloved Ann as well as his children Kiersten, Martin and Matthew, and his four precious grandchildren.

Born in Omaha, NE, August 10, 1937 and passed away following a long illness on March 5, 2013 in San Diego, CA. Jean is survived by her husband of 56 years, Wayne, her brother, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Jean lived in Burbank over 40 years before moving to Oxnard, CA, and later to San Diego. While living in Burbank, Jean was an active volunteer for several organizations including Vikings Football, JBHS Booster Club, Campfire Girls, the PTA, and Calvary Bible Church, to name a few. Her love and dedication to her family, friends, and volunteer work was evident, and she will be missed.

Barbara Jo Nutting (Philipps) Locke, longtime resident of Burbank, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, April 11, 2013 at Kaiser in Panorama City. Barbara was born in Pella, Iowa on May 4, 1939 to Donald and Florence Nutting. Barbara was a dedicated registered nurse for over 35 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed tennis, reading, bridge and bingo. She is survived by her husband, John (Jack) Locke; her son, Michael Philipps and his daughter Cassandra; son Gregory Philipps and his daughter Heather; her sisters Margaret (Gordon)