Tonight Erin and I are meeting some friends for dinner at a little restaurant in Echo Park called Masa. I looked the place up on Yelp and was pleasantly surprised to find that their specialty is Chicago style pizza. Not what I would have guessed from the name. My last foray into Chicago style pizza was Taste Chicago in [...]
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More Airport News
The Burbank Leader reported yesterday that the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is about to start an ad campaign for it's proposed night-time curfew. I guess they figure that more people need to be made aware of the plans. Not a bad idea. I'm all for it. Let's get that curfew in place already.
People Are Hurting So Lend Them A Hand
Today I had to run an errand for work; so, while I was out, I thought I’d take my lunch break and wander around Target for a few minutes. As I was walking into Target, I noticed a young woman pushing a shopping cart along the sidewalk. It appeared as though she was preparing to [...]
Burbank’s B
A week or two ago I was talking with a few friends about how I had caught the end of a news report discussing some sort of air quality review in which Burbank received a B and Glendale received an A. My friends had heard the same, but none of them knew exactly what the [...]
Possible Near Collision Over the Skies of Burbank?
I just saw this on the KNX website. Possible Near Collision Over the Skies of Burbank.
It appeas as through there is not any additional coverage so I'm wondering if this really happened. The article was dated for January 8, 2009. My guess is we would have heard more if this was a big deal. Right?
Support Your Local NonProfit
Looking for something a little different this Christmas? Why not try supporting your local non-profit? It’s a tough fundraising year and organizations that rely on support from individuals to meet their budgetary needs are suffering right now. So, instead of giving that $50 Target gift card to your cousin, why not make [...]
Weekend Update
Friday NightWatched some local high school football with a bunch of friends. We thought it would be cool to see the two Burbank High Schools face off. As expected it was a one sided battle with Burroughs wiping the field with Burbank.
After the game we headed over to Bob’s in Toluca Lake for dinner/desert.
SaturdayI was shocked [...]
Support Your Local Non-Profit – Weekend Round-Up
There are numerous opportunities to support your local non-profit this weekend. Here are a few I’ve come across.United Way’s HomewalkSaturday, November 15th at Exposition Park.
St. Mark’s Pancake BreakfastSaturday, November 15th from 8-11 AM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glendale.Proceeds benefit San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and Burbank Kiwanis for Fun. There [...]
Burbank Winter Shelter Update
Here’s an update on the status of the Burbank Winter Shelter. I’m a little behind in the times, but oh well.
So, it looks like all signs are go for the shelter to be opened December 1st through March 15th at the National Guard Armory down the street from my house. I have [...]
Burbank Fine Arts Festival
This weekend is the Burbank Fine Arts Festival. The festival spans three blocks of San Fernando Boulevard in down town Burbank and is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.
I play to go check it out, and if you live near Burbank, you should too.
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