Burbank has recently experienced a series of criminal incidents, including multiple assaults, thefts, cases of fraud, drug and alcohol violations, and more serious crimes such as robbery and motor vehicle theft. Here’s a detailed breakdown of these events, organized chronologically and by crime type: April 16, 2024 Fraud: At Riverside and Orchard, deception to secure unlawful gain. April 18, 2024 Theft/Larceny: At 200 Block S San Fernando Bl Apt 319, items were stolen from an apartment. April 24, 2024 Vehicle Break-In/Theft: At 300 Block N Screenland Dr, a vehicle was broken into. April ..read more

The Burbank City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the upcoming vacancies beginning May 1, 2024, through May 30, 2024. Applications may be submitted online by visiting www.burbankca.gov/bccapplication or you can pick up an application in the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall at 275 East Olive Avenue, First Floor. Completed applications may be submitted online, mailed, or dropped off (no late postmarks and no exceptions for late submittals). The deadline to submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office is&nbs ..read more

April was National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and The Family Service Agency (FSA) of Burbank hung jeans along their building the last week of April, in honor of Denim Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Denim Day is a quiet awareness campaign where millions of people across the world wear jeans to show support to victims of sexual violence. Denim Day was started from an incident that happened in the late 90s when an 18-year-old girl in Italy was sexually assaulted by her 45-year-old driving instructor. Even though he threatened to kill her if she spoke up, the victim told her parents and pre ..read more

By Rick Assad Wrestling is a sport that dates to the ancient Olympic Games in 708 BC and it’s still being contested in college and high school, including Burbank High the last two years. The majority of the members are boys and just a few girls, and one of the best and brightest is senior Kendall Chapman, who wrestles at 130 pounds.  “During my sophomore year, I heard talk around the school about the possibility of a wrestling team in the works. I didn’t think much of it, and honestly, I didn’t think that this would be created during my time in high school,” she said. “To my sur ..read more

In Burbank, the talent of St. Robert Bellarmine School students took center stage at a vibrant local art show. The Parish Center played host to the second annual exhibit on April 25. Many captivating artworks, crafted by 125 students ranging from TK to 8th grade, adorned the display. Orchestrating this visual feast was Mrs. Tiffany Bakas, the school’s dedicated art teacher for the past two years. A Burbank native with a prior stint running an art school, Mrs. Bakas infused this year’s theme with the inspiration of Disney and Pixar magic. “It’s incredibly rewarding for the kids to witness their ..read more

Leila is a 1 year and 9 month old Pit Bull Terrier with a heart of gold. After spending the last 2 1/2 months in a loving foster home, she’s ready to find her forever family. Leila is not just a dog; she’s a shining example of her breed. Described as a great ambassador, Leila embodies all the wonderful qualities that Pit Bulls are known for. She is loving, loyal, and incredibly well-behaved. One of Leila’s favorite activities is snuggling up with her humans. She’s a true cuddle bug and thrives on affection. Leila is also a social butterfly, enjoying the company of people of all ages. In h ..read more

Note: All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until found guilty by a court of law. The following are official public records being redistributed by myBurbank.com Inc. and is protected by constitutional, publishing, and other legal rights. These official records were collected in 2024. The person(s) named in these listings have only been arrested on suspicion of the crime indicated and are presumed innocent. Original Police Logs can be found on the Burbank Police Department’s website where this information was obtained from. myBurbank.com will be glad to redact your name upon request ..read more

Wonka actress, Calah Lane, visited Walt Disney Elementary school for a Q&A on behalf of the Saving Our Daughters organization, meeting with a group of 4th grade girls interested in the performing arts. Saving Our Daughters (SOD) is a non-profit organization that works to eliminate social barriers by utilizing celebrity mentors that educate multicultural girls beyond the classroom setting and breaking down social constructs around bullying, mental health and low self-esteem. Founders Debbie and Curtis Benjamin lost their youngest daughter to a cancerous brain tumor when she was just 12 year ..read more

Playing tough opponents is something that is customary for the Burroughs High boys’ volleyball program. Having moved down to Division 3 of the CIF Southern Section playoffs this season, the hope was that perhaps that might change. But the Bears ran into a difficult challenge that was too much to overcome Saturday as Burroughs was swept 25-17, 25-16, 25-21 by visiting St. Margaret’s of San Juan Capistrano in a second-round match. “They were just more polished than we were. The consistency factor was there. We had a couple of runs of a few errors in a row and they never did, so that created l ..read more

In recent days, Burbank has witnessed a series of crimes ranging from theft and burglary to assaults, DUI incidents, and more. Here’s a detailed account of each type of incident, organized chronologically: April 2, 2024 Fraud: At 3500 Block W Burbank Bl, a fraudulent activity was reported, involving deception for personal gain. April 19, 2024 Theft/Larceny: At 200 Block N San Fernando Bl, a case of theft was reported late at night, contributing to concerns about property security in the area. April 21, 2024 Assault: At 4300 Block W Kling St, an assault occurred late in the evening, raisin ..read more