July 23rd, 2010
Traffic on Buena Vista Street and Empire Avenue
July 23rd, 2010 by Shelley Rizzotti Categories: Uncategorized
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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
July 14th, 2010
Burbanks National Night Out
July 14th, 2010 by Shelley Rizzotti Categories: Uncategorized
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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
June 17th, 2010
A Life Dedicated to Spreading Happiness
June 17th, 2010 by Shelley Rizzotti Categories: Uncategorized
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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
May 19th, 2010
Wino’s Listen Up
May 19th, 2010 by Categories: Uncategorized
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Help fundraise, drink wine
By: Ron Viola
As a wine, food and concert lover, I wanted to make a point to share this wine festival with my readers. The City of Los Angeles with the help of the Rotary Club will feature over 30 California wines and culinary expressions from Patina Restaurant Group’s, Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse, Kendall’s Brasserie, Cafй Pinot, Zucca Ristorante and ‘tina Tacos.
Be prepared for entertainment and a silent auction as this charity event raises money for the renovation of the newly-named Volunteers of America Rotary House. The Volunteers of America’s homeless program downtown is a place of shelter and hope for those on skid road. It’s a great chance to help the impoverished in our own country.
The venue is the Music Center of Los Angeles (view the google map here). You can purchase tickets here for $5.
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May 19th, 2010
Broken Sidewalks Soon to be YOUR Responsibility
May 19th, 2010 by Charise Mitchell Categories: Uncategorized
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It may be your responsibility…
By: Charise Mitchell
Whether it’s another attempt to pick the lining out of our already empty pockets, or just the city cracking down, Los Angeles is proposing to remove themselves from the responsibility of repairing broken sidewalks. If this passes, it will soon be the responsibility of the property owner to repair faulty sidewalks. In short, this could increase your property insurance and create higher risk of liability if someone injures themselves.It will also mean routine inspections on your property by city representatives. And sellers, don’t even think about closing escrow before the problem is fixed.
So what should we do?
Well, first you ought to contact your local city council members and demand that the Bureau of Street Services conduct a comprehensive outreach effort to ALL Neighborhood Councils in each of the seven City Planning areas. Second, we should demand that the City of Los Angeles conduct analysis to determine the insurance liability and affordability as both insurance questions relate to property owners and City alike.
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Posted by Charise Mitchell on May 19th, 2010
April 15th, 2010
The Faithful, The Feisty, The Ferral
April 15th, 2010 by Shelley Rizzotti Categories: Uncategorized
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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
April 7th, 2010
Family Promise of the San Fernando Valley
April 7th, 2010 by Shelley Rizzotti Categories: Uncategorized
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By: Shelley Rizzotti
Family Promise
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
April 2nd, 2010
Kyle Gulock’s Course Of The Week: Tierra Rejada Golf Club
April 2nd, 2010 by Kyle Gulock Categories: Uncategorized
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By: Kyle Gulock
This week’s course is Tierra Rejada Golf Club which is located at 15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA 93021. Tierra Rejada is a public golf course that opened in 1999 and is one of the most challenging courses that you can play in the Los Angeles area. Tierra Rejada is a truly unique layout because it offers both mountain and desert golf in the same round. Tierra Rejada may be played from four (4) sets of tees, (5,148 yards from the forward tees to over 7,000 from the back tees), each catering to a golfer’s own ability.
Tierra Rejada is a must play course because of all the unique features that it offers. Also, there is a plethora of great real estate in the Moorpark area. To see a home that has been just listed near Tierra Rejada in Moorpark, Click on the link below: www.14385MangroveSt.com.
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Posted by Kyle Gulock on April 2nd, 2010
March 26th, 2010
Lakeside Golf Club in Toluca Lake
March 26th, 2010 by Joan Duffy Categories: Uncategorized
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By: Joan Duffy
Lakeside Golf Club is located in the heart of Toluca Lake at 4201
Clybourn Avenue. This majestic golf course has been home to many
celebrities in what is known as old Hollywood. Over the years, members
such Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, W.C. Fields, and Evil Knievel have called
Lakeside their home club. The course has always been in great
condition since it was founded in 1929. Lakeside Golf Club plays
around 6,600 from the tips and is a par 70. This is one of the premier
courses in the Los Angeles area. Over the years, Lakeside Golf Club
has hosted many tournaments and regularly hosts the Kelly Cup, which
is a premier amateur tournament. With all that being said, Lakeside
Golf Club is still known around the area as a great club for families.
If you are lucky enough to be a member at this club, you belong to a
truly special place.
For a Toluca Lake listing on the golf course, visit here.
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Posted by Joan Duffy on March 26th, 2010
February 26th, 2010
Where is Toluca Woods?
February 26th, 2010 by Lisa Stanley Categories: Uncategorized
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By: Lisa Stanley
For those of you who hear the words “North Hollywood” and cringe, wanting instead to live in the nearby tony Toluca Lake but cannot meet the expense of buying a home there, here is an option for you. A nice portion of North Hollywood has been renamed to “Toluca Woods.” Toluca Woods is an area north of Toluca Lake — Camarillo to Magnolia north and south, from Cahuenga Boulevard at the west and then Hollywood Way to the east (check for precise boundaries.) This area is less than a mile from the quaint shops in Toluca Lake, as well as being a stone’s throw from the studios, Burbank, great restaurants and tons of shopping. Since you are not in Toluca Lake proper, home prices are way more reasonable and in most cases, just that much farther from the freeway. So get into the neighborhood of your dreams – Well adjacent to the neighborhood, and give Toluca Woods a try.
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Posted by Lisa Stanley on February 26th, 2010
