New Musical Premieres at Colony Theatre in Burbank
"Millennials Are Killing Musicals" begins previews April 30 at Burbank's Colony Theatre, with hopes of eventually making it to Broadway.
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Murrieta Man Charged in $350K Leaf Blower Battery Theft Scheme
A Murrieta man faces felony charges after police linked his repeated home improvement store visits to a $350K nationwide battery theft operation.
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner 20% Off Deal for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering 20% off fares to Los Angeles from May 1-July 15 for FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium this summer.
Hollywood Reckoning: Why Studios Are Rethinking Executive Pay as Streaming Wars Reshape the Industry
As Disney, Warner Bros., and other major studios restructure their executive incentive plans to reflect streaming realities, governance experts like Frank Glassner are warning that traditional compensation models are obsolete. The studios that get it right could build a more sustainable industry. The ones that get it wrong could face shareholder revolts.
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach Grand Marshals Announced
Six Team Honda Olympic and Paralympic athletes from Milano Cortina 2026 will serve as grand marshals at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in April.
Voyager Technologies Opens Long Beach Aerospace Facility
Voyager Technologies secured a 140,000-sq-ft Long Beach facility to develop space defense tech, propulsion systems, and LEO infrastructure by end of 2026.
Hollywood Burbank Airport Road Closures: Elevate BUR Updates
Road closures on Hollywood Way are now in effect through June 6 for the $1.2B Elevate BUR terminal project. Here's what drivers and travelers need to know.
Bernie's Coffee Shop in Los Angeles Is Closing After 10 Years
Bernie's Coffee Shop, a social justice hub in LA's Museum Row, is closing after a decade inside the historic Johnie's Coffee Shop building.
Burbank Boys Volleyball Sweeps Glendale in Pacific League
Burbank High's boys volleyball team swept Glendale 25-20, 25-15, 25-19 in Pacific League play, with standout performances from Jun Angel, Michael Becker, and Brandon Chong.
Obituary: Richard Glen Carlborg, Lifelong Burbank Resident
Richard Glen Carlborg, a lifelong Burbank resident and retired finance professional, passed away March 25, 2026, at the age of 83.
Records Fall at 2026 All-City Middle School Track Meet
Zoe Tran and Chris Hernandez each set multiple records at Memorial Field's 80-year-old All-City middle school track and field meet.
8 Arrested in $50M Southern California Health Care Fraud
Federal authorities arrested eight people in Southern California in a $50M Medicare hospice fraud scheme dubbed 'Operation Never Say Die.'
Burbank Baseball Falls to Muir 13-3 in Pacific League
Burbank High's baseball team dropped to 1-8-1 overall after Muir built a 12-run lead, winning 13-3 at Bob Hope Field in Pacific League play.
Wow Media Installs 30 EON Ad Booths Around Inglewood Venues
Wow Media Inc. is installing 30 architectural EON advertising booths near Inglewood's sports venues ahead of the FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium.
Luxury Hotel Development Surges in Burbank and LA County
Burbank leads LA County's booming luxury hotel pipeline, fueled by FIFA, the Super Bowl, and the 2028 Olympics driving upscale development.
Cedars-Sinai Buys Beverly Connection for $270M
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center acquired the Beverly Connection shopping center for $270 million, adding 10 acres near its West LA campus for future expansion.
SpinLaunch: The Company Reinventing Space Launch
SpinLaunch's kinetic launch system uses centrifugal force to cut rocket fuel needs by 70%. The Long Beach firm has raised $203M and is now building a satellite constellation.
Vast Inc. Raises $500M to Build Next Space Station
Long Beach-based Vast Inc. closed a $500M funding round as it races to replace the ISS with the first commercial space station, Haven-1.
Burroughs Boys Volleyball Beats Burbank in Pacific League Match
Burroughs High rallied from a first-set loss to defeat host Burbank 3-1, improving to 13-5 overall and 4-0 in Pacific League play.
SB 1198 Safer Driving Act Passes Senate Committee 6-0
California's SB 1198, the Safer Driving Act backed by Burbank, cleared the Senate Public Safety Committee with a unanimous 6-0 vote on March 24.
Jennifer Becker's 25 Years Leading Burbank City Finance
Jennifer Becker went from music student to Burbank's Financial Services Director, now leading a major ERP overhaul and two landmark civic projects.
Hidonix Pivots Into Defense With Navigation Tech
Santa Monica startup Hidonix is entering the U.S. defense sector, leveraging its geomagnetic indoor navigation technology originally built for museums.
Burroughs Baseball Shuts Out Muir 6-0 Behind Whittekiend
Devin Whittekiend threw a seven-inning shutout with 12 strikeouts and drove in four runs as John Burroughs beat Muir 6-0 in Pacific League play.
100 License Plate Readers Coming to LA's CD 11 Neighborhoods
Los Angeles Council District 11 is installing 100 automated license plate readers across Mar Vista, Venice, and Brentwood, raising data privacy concerns.
Burbank Police Log: Arrests March 2-8
Burbank police made over a dozen arrests from March 2-8, including charges of DUI, drug possession, domestic battery, stalking, and identity theft.
ICE Agents at Airports: What LAX Travelers Need to Know
ICE agents are deployed to select U.S. airports amid TSA staffing shortages, but LAX says operations remain normal with no changes expected.
Burbank Resident Warns BRT Could Threaten City's Future
A Burbank resident warns that proposed Bus Rapid Transit could reshape the city's character and override local governance through transit-oriented development.
Man Arrested for Smashing Glass Door at Burbank Smart & Final
Phillip Lehman, 50, was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism after allegedly kicking and shattering a glass door at a Burbank Smart and Final store.
Tribute Honors Linda Murphy, Burroughs Volleyball Legend
Over 100 people gathered at John Burroughs High School to honor Linda Murphy, an Olympic pioneer and beloved Burbank volleyball coach who died in January.
Varda Space Takes Over Former Mattel Facility in El Segundo
Varda Space Industries signs a lease on a 205,443-sq-ft El Segundo building once used by Mattel, returning the site to its aerospace manufacturing roots.
Providence Baseball Falls 4-1 to Milken in Liberty League
Providence baseball lost 4-1 to Milken Community High in Liberty League play, leaving five runners on base with fewer than two outs in a frustrating defeat.
Noah Wyle to Testify at Schiff's Hollywood Merger Hearing
Noah Wyle and industry figures testify at Sen. Adam Schiff's Burbank hearing on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and federal film tax incentives.
Cinespace Opens New Studio Campus in Woodland Hills
Cinespace Studios launched a 10-acre production campus in Woodland Hills, adding six soundstages and 180,000 sq ft of space to the San Fernando Valley.
Burbank Attorney Sponsors Local Wrestling Event in 2026
Personal injury attorney Adrianos Facchetti stepped outside the courtroom to sponsor a family-friendly community wrestling event in Burbank, even entering the ring.
Burbank Residents Divided Over Metro BRT and Olive Ave Changes
Burbank residents and officials are split over Metro's Bus Rapid Transit plan, with debate centering on lane reductions along busy Olive Avenue.
LA Gross Receipts Tax Review: What It Means for Burbank
Los Angeles is studying changes to its gross receipts tax threshold, a move that could affect Burbank's competitive edge in attracting small businesses.
Burbank Chili Cook-Off 2026: Date, Location & Details
The Burbank Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Chili Cook-Off on April 11, 2026, at 1100 West Clark Ave, featuring food, live music, and vendors.
St. Finbar Parish School Celebrates Dr. Seuss Day 2026
St. Finbar Parish School in Burbank celebrated its annual Dr. Seuss Day with community readers, literacy activities, and themed events for all grades.
Burbank Resident Questions School Board's Financial Decisions
A Burbank resident challenges the school board's transparency after BUSD announced cuts of up to 55 positions and a projected $38 million deficit by 2028.
Will Arnett's Electric Avenue Signs Deal With Blink49 Studios
Will Arnett's Electric Avenue Productions has signed a first-look TV deal with Blink49 Studios to develop and produce scripted projects.
I-5 Southbound Closures in Burbank This Weekend
Southbound I-5 in Burbank faces lane restrictions and full closures this weekend between Cohasset Street and Empire Avenue as pavement work continues.
Chandler Bicycle Connection Breaks Ground in North Hollywood
Construction has begun on 3 miles of protected bike lanes along Chandler Boulevard in North Hollywood, connecting two major cycling corridors in the San Fernando Valley.
Burbank Boys Tennis Beats Burroughs 14-4 With All-Freshman Singles
Burbank High's boys tennis team defeated crosstown rival Burroughs 14-4, led by an all-freshman singles lineup and a dominant doubles sweep.
CNN Deletes Post on NYC Terror Attack Attempt Near Mayor's Home
CNN deleted a social media post for failing to reflect the gravity of a suspected ISIS-linked terror attack attempt outside NYC Mayor Mamdani's home.
LAPD, LA Sheriff Increase Patrols After Michigan Synagogue Attack
LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Department boost security around houses of worship following a vehicle attack on a Michigan synagogue in West Bloomfield.
Pasadena Beats Burbank Baseball 16-6 in Mercy Rule Win
Pasadena routed Burbank High's baseball team 16-6 via mercy rule in Pacific League play, scoring eight runs in a devastating fourth-inning outburst.
Burbank Resident Challenges School Board Over Paramo Benefits
A Burbank resident urges the Board of Education to block an alleged unauthorized retroactive health benefit for former Superintendent John Paramo.
San Bernardino Car Fire Displaces 18 Apartment Residents
A carport fire spread to a San Bernardino apartment building Sunday, destroying 5 vehicles and 1 unit while displacing 18 residents. No injuries reported.
Burroughs Baseball Beats Pasadena 10-3 in Pacific League
Burroughs High baseball erupted for six first-inning runs and beat Pasadena 10-3, improving to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Pacific League play.
Florida Woman Arrested After Shooting at Rihanna's LA Home
Ivanna Ortiz, 35, faces attempted murder charges after firing 7-9 rounds at a Beverly Crest home shared by Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and their children.
Millennials Are Killing Musicals World Premiere at Colony Theatre
Broadway stars Emma Hunton, John Krause, and Diana Huey lead the world premiere of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at Burbank's Colony Theatre this May.
Pack Your Bags and Your Grievances: The Most Explosive Cast Trips in Real Housewives of Beverly Hills History
From Amsterdam glass-smashing to Aspen meltdowns to a Florence dinner that went sideways, RHOBH cast trips have a perfect record of turning luxury vacations into televised catastrophes. A definitive ranking.
How The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Finally Started to Look Like the Rest of America
For nearly a decade, RHOBH presented a version of wealth that was remarkably homogeneous. Then Bravo started making changes that reshaped the franchise and raised questions about what took so long.