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Gene Autry Museum in Griffith Park is opening a research and resource center in Burbank

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Hoping to establish a museum quality storage space, the Autry National Center purchased a facility on Victory Blv to house a new research center. Hoping to offer 2 research libraries and house 500,000 artworks and artifacts, the goal is to enrich Burbank with more artistic opportunities. By the end of 2013, Autry plans to complete the project. Following the projects completion, they plan to add a second story to the existing building designed by Chu + Gooding Architects – an LA based firm who worked on the Getty Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Hammer Museum.

The $75-million, seven-year project will also include an increase and modernization of the gallery space in the existing Griffith Park campus.

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on July 26th, 2010

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Buena Vista construction to worsen commute

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Considered some of the worst roads in Burbank, Buena Vista Street and Empire Avenue are undergoing resurfacing construction which will tie these roads up until early August, reports suggest. Both roads were rated “very poor” during a citywide survey of roads in 2005. Stretching from Jeffries Avenue to the alley south of San Fernando Blv, this is the final phase of the $824,000 project. The funds are coming from 2 places — $600,000 from city redevelopment funds and the second from state gasoline-tax revenue.

Most of Buena Vista construction will be complete by July 24th where Empire Avenue will remain open. The final touches on Empire Avenue will take place through next week during the late night, early hours.

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on July 23rd, 2010

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On Tuesday, August 3

By: Shelley Rizzotti

The National Night Out is a one night rally where Burbank citizens and law enforcement join forces to bolster community spirits and police-community partnerships. This 27th annual event is a time to celebrate with your neighbors on your block. Many participants are known to plan block parties, bbq’s and cook-outs.

For more information, contact Peter Eirich at 818 283 3235.

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on July 14th, 2010

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Mary Alice O’Conor

By: Shelley Rizzotti

A true Fairy Godmother passes away at the age of 93 peacefully at her home. She has been a pillar in the Burbank community stemming from volunteer work that dates back to World War II. Most people associate Mary as the inspiration for Disney’s animated “Cinderella” Fairy Godmother, and wife of Ken O’Connor, Disney’s renowned artist…but she should also be remembered as a devoted volunteer. Her accomplishments were well spread throughout her life.

Among her contributions was the involvement as a school board member, her role in leadership for Burbank’s Tournament of Roses as well as being part of the Friends of Burbank Library and Historical Society. One of her dearest accomplishments was being a key player in the reopening of the Burbank Starlight Bowl in the early 1990’s. The Mary O’Conor Family Center carries on her life lessons in that they offer educational enrichment programs in addition to child care services. Her life was spent volunteering to help others which lives on through individuals who follow in her footsteps.

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on June 17th, 2010

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From the American Cancer Society

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Each year Burbank takes part in this great event! It’s a chance for all to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, remember loved ones we’ve lost to the battle, and fight back against this disease by participating and making contributions.

This event runs from 9am Saturday May 15th to 9am Sunday, May 16th.  This year it will be held at Johnny Carson Park, (400 So. Bob Hope Drive in Burbank) This tradition has been going strong since 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, Washington, circled a track for 24 hours, covering over 83 miles, raising $27,000 for the American Cancer Society to show his support for his patients that battled the disease.

Teams of people camp out and take turns walking or running around a path. Each team is asked to have a participant on the track at all times during the event. Relays are 24 hours in length; this represents the reality that cancer never sleeps. It’s a great way to raise money to help fight cancer in your community. The Opening Ceremony takes place at 9am Saturday with the Survivors Lap to follow. An inspiring tradition is the Luminaria Ceremony at 9pm Saturday night when everyone comes together to pay tribute as they walk in silence through the path lined with candles lit inside bags filled with sand, representing the people touched by cancer. The Fight Back – Closing Ceremony is held at 8am on Sunday.

For more information please visit: Acsevent

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on April 29th, 2010

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Outdoor Cats Ready For Duty

By: Shelley Rizzotti

We’ve all seen the signs ‘Will work for food.’ Feral Cats at the Burbank Animal Shelter literally will.

Cats that have not been socialized around humans can not be adopted out as house pets, therefore, when trapped and brought to the shelter, they have only one option-Relocation.

The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) fund a program wherein we will transport our undomesticated cats to places where they will be cared for.  Suitable homes include barns, stables, industrial sites and residential yards.

Outdoor cats require minimal care. They must be fed once a day and have some form of protective housing in which to escape from inclement weather and predators such as coyotes.

The VBAS provides support and advice as to how to keep the cats safe and healthy.

In return the cats provide an invaluable service to their adopters by keeping rodents at bay. Having cats on your property is a natural deterrent to rats and mice.

Keeping cats around your home is a much safer solution to pest control than poisons, and is a much more humane choice than traps. With a low adoption fee of $58, cats are also a much less expensive option.

For more information on how to work together with the VBAS to help feral cats please contact: Anne Macleod 818-469-3937 cal-mac@pacbell.net or visit our website www.basv.org

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on April 15th, 2010

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By: Shelley Rizzotti

Family Promise will be hosting a dinner and silent auction at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Sunday, April 25th. Family Promise of the East San Fernando Valley is a nonprofit of over 150 networks across the country affiliated with Family Promise, a non-profit committed to helping low-income families nationwide to achieve lasting independence. Family Promise helps mobilize communities to provide safe shelter, meals, and support services for homeless families and through programs designed to redress the underlying causes of homelessness.

Dinner and Silent Auction
Sunday, April 25, 2010

Embassy Suites Hotel
800 N. Central Ave. • Glendale, CA 91203

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for cocktails and silent auction
Program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets $75 • Table of 10 for $650
RSVP by April 9, 2010

For more information, go here or  email us or call (818) 588-6723

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on April 7th, 2010

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A few tips to keep in mind this holiday season

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Being that it’s the holiday season everyone’s pulling their Credit and ATM Cards out left and right to make purchases. This leaves you very susceptible to getting your information stolen and for thieves to obtain this information to buy themselves gifts with your money. There is a new technique crooks have been using which is known as “skimming”. Believe it or not it is actually “legal” to buy a small gadget called a skimmer on the internet for around $20.00 that will obtain all credit information with one swipe of a card. This is known to have happened many times at restaurants when the server takes your card to pay your bill. Earlier this year at a Redondo Beach Gas Station, a suspected employee may have used a handheld skimmer on the counter or installed a skimming device in the outside machine which obtained credit information and ATM pin numbers of over 1,000 gas station customers. This information was transferred to fake cards which removed more than $200,000 from the victims’ accounts. http://www.dailybreeze.com These are only a couple of examples, there are many ways that you can become a victim. Everyone should take extra precautions this holiday season. Here are a few tips:

1. When using a card if given the option always use “Credit” rather than “ATM”

2. Keep close attention to your card when a customer service representative handles it

3. Review all charges on monthly Bank and Credit Card Statements

4. Cash is always a great alternative

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on December 15th, 2009

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Burbank’s Light Festival

By: Shelley Rizzotti

The 14th Annual Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Griffith Park Light Festival is a great way to celebrate the holiday season in Los Angeles! Each year, millions of lights exhibit sites you may recognize, such as the Staples Center, Los Angeles Zoo, a salute to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Venice Boardwalk, Los Angeles City Hall as well as many other themes are displayed.

The light festival is held from December 4th thru 30th with Light Display Hours from 5pm-10 pm each night. Cars are welcome to drive through the one mile section of Crystal Springs Drive in Griffith Park or people can walk it. From past experience it’s much easier to park in the Los Angeles Zoo parking lot and walk from one end to the other for the full experience. If you do enter from the Zoo parking area you can also pick up hot cocoa or coffee to warm up as you stroll along the pedestrian walkway. Holiday music hums in the background throughout the stretch of colorful lights which makes this a great experience! For more information on the LAWP Light festival please go to http://www.dwplightfestival.com/

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Posted by Shelley Rizzotti on December 10th, 2009

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Beware of burn areas as 2 major storms are on tap for Southern California

By: Roger Ewing

This is a friendly reminder to pay special attention during this week.  2 major storms will hit, the first on Monday, December 7th and the second, more impressive storm, will begin late on Wednesday, December 9th. Forecasters predict the 2 storms will cause widespread power outages and flooding in burn areas.  Also, be sure to keep an eye on your home.  Beware of clogged rain gutters and leaky roofs.   It’s also a great time to shut the sprinklers off and save a few extra bucks on your next water bill.  Drive safe and have a good week.

To view the rain and snow forecast go to Snow and rain levels.

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Posted by Roger Ewing on December 7th, 2009

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