Block party
draws a big crowd
MEDIA DISTRICT WEST -- An estimated 1,500 locals on Saturday
turned out for the third annual Behind the Scenes Block Party, a
community event co-sponsored by Assemblyman Dario Frommer (D-Burbank)
and the Burbank Boys & Girls Club.
The block party at Johnny Carson Park gave people the chance to
learn about the city's numerous departments and nonprofit
organizations.
The party featured "Mr. Burbank" from KYSR-FM's (98.7) "Jaime and
Danny's Morning Show," a Disney cartoon artist drawing caricatures
and games for children.
Frommer, along with various state and local political figures,
were at the event, mingling with their constituents.
Jackson Bell
Lil' Squirt
looking for Josh
CIVIC CENTER -- The Burbank Fire Department recovered a fanny pack
lost by a boy named Josh during the annual Fire Service Day and
National Police Week on May 8.
The department's mascot, Lil' Squirt, will return the pack and
contents to the boy if he calls Station 11 at 238-3473 and describes
the lost items.
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Flames singe duplex's kitchen
MEDIA DISTRICT NORTH -- A weekend fire caused about $45,000 in
damage to a duplex home, authorities said.
The blaze broke out about 7:30 a.m. Saturday and was extinguished
by 23 Burbank firefighters nearly 30 minutes later, Fire Marshal Dave
Starr said, adding that the cause is under investigation.
"There was some damage throughout the home from the heat and
smoke, but the bulk of the damage was in the kitchen," Starr said.
No one was injured, and the family living there was away at the
time, he said.
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