Magnolia Park

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  

Fred Ortega Fans of Porto's Bakery & Cafe in Burbank will have to wait a little longer for the popular Glendale establishment to open its doors in the community. A new Porto's, known for its vast selection of Cuban pastries, sandwiches and other delicacies, was slated to open in a 14,000-square-foot building on the corner of Hollywood Way and Magnolia Park this August. But that target date has been pushed back to the end of 2005, owner Raul Porto said.

As thousands of fans strolled along Magnolia Boulevard in front rows of polished automobiles Saturday afternoon, it was hard not to notice the grins on the faces of the event's organizers. Fresh off the heels of Glendale's well-established Cruise Night, the still-young Magnolia Park Business Improvement District entered the car-show fray with its own "Be-Boppin' in the Park" Saturday as a means to a fruitful end for their business-lined street. Magnolia Park officials have been using the new muscle of their business improvement district ?

o7The following information was taken from police reports: f7 MAGNOLIA PARK 800 block of Brighton Street: A 37-year-old Burbank man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving while under the influence following a traffic stop. 400 block of Parish Place: A 37-year-old Burbank man reported to police Monday that $3,750 worth of power tools were taken from an unlocked garage. SOUTH SAN FERNANDO DISTRICT 200 block of Spazier Avenue: A 54-year-old Sherman Oaks woman reported to police Friday that a storage unit she was renting was entered and $2,700 worth of miscellaneous furniture and books had been taken.

Drive your favorite pre-'72 classic, modified or muscle car, motorcycle or truck to 'Be-Boppin' In The Park,' in Burbank, the Magnolia Park neighborhood's four-block street festival that includes a car show, food, fun and great live music from retro-rockers Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries and The Alley Cats. The fun unfolds Saturday, Aug. 11 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no charge for the public to attend Be-Boppin' In The Park, but if you are planning on exhibiting a car at the show, there is a tax- deductible $25 vehicle fee. There will be guaranteed entrance for the first 200 pre-registered cars; four award categories, and goody bags for participants who show a vehicle.

Porto's is biting the hand that feeds it I had to laugh when I glanced at today's article about the anti-Angelides soiree down at Porto's Bakery and Café ("Businesses rally against Angelides," Tuesday). A couple of years ago the city of Burbank bent over backward to encourage the Porto family to locate a new shop in Magnolia Park. They gave them all sorts of economic incentives and goodies. I'm touched, therefore, when I hear the Portos extol the glories of free enterprise and self reliance, especially when they naturally connect it to those twin evils of taxation and big government.

Edgar Melik-Stepanyan BURBANK -- Anika Hartounian is the franchise -- according to her Coach Errol Garnett -- of the Glendale High girls' basketball team. As the leader of the Nitros' team, Hartounian has established herself as one of the top players in the area. And as the Nitros attempt to advance to the CIF Southern Section Division IAAA playoffs for the second straight season, the senior will once again be the player who will carry her team.

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  

The Magnolia Park Optimist Club honored several from The Burbank Police Department this past week during a dinner held at the Burbank Elk's Lodge. Among those honored were Officer Harry Tarrell, Reserve Lieutenant Ken Crossman, Records Manager Jennifer Guevara, and Denise Fleck, who heads up volunteers at the Burbank Animal Shelter. Police Chief Scott LaChasse spoke a little about each recipient, who were presented a plaque and certificate. Several members of the Optimist Club were present and enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

BURBANK - Even when the six Pacific League girls' golf teams aren't involved in a league match, they still find themselves competing against each other. It happened Thursday afternoon, as Crescenta Valley High, Arcadia, Burbank, Burroughs, La Cañada and San Marino participated in the Magnolia Park Optimist Club Invitational at De Bell Golf Club. Most of the teams turned in excellent performances, highlighted by La Cañada's Jennifer Kim edging Crescenta Valley's Jocelyn Chia in a card-off in the A Flight competition and three area teams posting top-10 finishes in the 21-team team competition.

At least 15,000 people are expected to turn out for the fifth annual Be-Boppin' in the Park tomorrow in the Magnolia Park District. _________________________ FOR THE RECORD: This corrects an earlier version that stated that the event is tonight. _________________________ Ford Model T's, Indian Motorcycles and Studebakers and other classics will be on display as live music from R&B band and blues bands play at the main stage at Magnolia Boulevard and California Street.

Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo had hoped for years to get married, but as they watched anti-same-sex marriage campaign material proliferate in their Burbank community, the obstacles facing them became clear. More than a dozen “Yes on 8” signs — supporting the 2008 initiative that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman — cropped up in one neighbor’s yard as the election approached. “It was a slap in the face every time you left for work, and it was a slap in the face every time you came home,” Katami said.

BURBANK — Burroughs High girls’ golfer Emily Tubert doesn’t worry about the competition when she takes part in a match. In Thursday’s eighth annual Magnolia Park Optimist Club Girls’ High School Invitational, the senior wasn’t concerned about finishing ahead of Pacific League rival, Katie Park — who beat her in the first league contest this season — or other fine players from Hart and Torrance....

As thousands of fans strolled along Magnolia Boulevard in front rows of polished automobiles Saturday afternoon, it was hard not to notice the grins on the faces of the event's organizers. Fresh off the heels of Glendale's well-established Cruise Night, the still-young Magnolia Park Business Improvement District entered the car-show fray with its own "Be-Boppin' in the Park" Saturday as a means to a fruitful end for their business-lined street. Magnolia Park officials have been using the new muscle of their business improvement district ?

Fire up those hot rods and slick back your hair for "Be-Boppin' in the Park," Magnolia Park's first vintage car show and street festival this Saturday in Burbank. More than 1,000 visitors are expected to view about 200 pre-1972 classic, modified or muscle cars, motorcycles and trucks during the Magnolia Park Partnership event from 3 to 9 p.m. along Magnolia Boulevard. "We hope the entire community comes out and has a good time," Magnolia Park Business Improvement District Chairman Ira Lippman said.

Drive your favorite pre-'72 classic, modified or muscle car, motorcycle or truck to 'Be-Boppin' In The Park,' in Burbank, the Magnolia Park neighborhood's four-block street festival that includes a car show, food, fun and great live music from retro-rockers Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries and The Alley Cats. The fun unfolds Saturday, Aug. 11 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no charge for the public to attend Be-Boppin' In The Park, but if you are planning on exhibiting a car at the show, there is a tax- deductible $25 vehicle fee. There will be guaranteed entrance for the first 200 pre-registered cars; four award categories, and goody bags for participants who show a vehicle.

Porto's is biting the hand that feeds it I had to laugh when I glanced at today's article about the anti-Angelides soiree down at Porto's Bakery and Café ("Businesses rally against Angelides," Tuesday). A couple of years ago the city of Burbank bent over backward to encourage the Porto family to locate a new shop in Magnolia Park. They gave them all sorts of economic incentives and goodies. I'm touched, therefore, when I hear the Portos extol the glories of free enterprise and self reliance, especially when they naturally connect it to those twin evils of taxation and big government.