Fliers on delayed planes get more support Sep 8, 2009
A JetBlue plane flies over a pair of Southwest jets at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif. A 5-hour delay of a Continental Express flight has renewed calls for a time limit on tarmac delays. (USA Today -- Money)
Walter the Fox Sep 4, 2009
Ruegg said the group started small, booking three shows at a theater in Burbank. "We ended up selling out all three shows," he said. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Aztec Cross Country Opens 2009 Season at Cal State Fullerton Invite Sep 4, 2009
90), junior (Burbank, Calif. (44th, 19:49. (Goaztecs.com)
Southwest adds Sacramento-Burbank flight Sep 2, 2009
Southwest Airlines will cut 42 round-trip flights but add another 32 round-trip flights for schedules that run from Jan. 10 through March 12, including a daily flight between Burbank and Sacramento. The changes will mean a loss of 10 round-trip flights during the early 2010 travel period, Southwest said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Huge crowd vents high-speed rail woes Aug 29, 2009
For the people who are saying that telecommuting is a better alternative than HSR, please explain to me how that works for my mother-in-law in Burbank. Can she put her grandson on her lap and read a book to him by telecommuting. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Beantown showdown: Low-cost carriers face off Aug 18, 2009
A few years back, their flights mostly crossed paths in places like Burbank, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cropper wins third straight Humpy's marathon Aug 17, 2009
Women -- 1) Debbie Cropper 3:12:14; 2) Jamie Wood 3:24:23; 3) Laura Frink 3:29:01; 4) Stephanie McShane 3:29:24; 5) Deb Thomford 3:29:25; 6) Amy Satter 3:35:19; 7) Bekki Manville 3:35:34; 8) Karen Looney 3:46:51; 9) Casey Luicart 3:47:28; 10) Sarah Haltness 3:48:33; 11) Jodi Rogness 3:48:55; 12) Holly Barclay 3:50:13; 13) Rachel Goldstein 3:51:04; 14) Kathleen Dolan 3:51:07; 15) Krystal Muller-Stub 3:54:57; 16) Diana Burbank 3:56:06; 17) Michele Peterson 3:56:32; 18) Jenny Hoeger 3:56:42; 19)... (Anchorage Daily News)
Forget the traffic see L.A. on horseback Aug 11, 2009
Hector Mata / APSarah Oats and his nephew Drew Shumard take a horseback ride around Griffith Park in Burbank, Calif ... Located in the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank; or 818-840-8401. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tour offers chance to see LA on horseback Aug 9, 2009
Where: Located in the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, Calif. Contact: or (818) 840-8401. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Finding travel deals could take some hunting this fall Aug 9, 2009
And American Airlines has $198 fares to Burbank and Ontario and $238 to Santa Barbara. Abby Lunardini, a Virgin America spokeswoman, said the sale doesn t reflect the airline s outlook on travel this fall. (Boston Globe)
Clinton's Rolodex aided N. Korea mission Aug 7, 2009
Dow Chemical, which has contributed as much as $50,000 to the William J. Clinton Foundation, provided the plane that ferried the former president from his home in Westchester County, N.Y., to Burbank, Calif ... Major Democratic donorBing, who is one of the biggest donors to the Clinton Foundation, with gifts totaling $10 million to $25 million, will foot an estimated $200,000 bill for the fuel, the crew and other incidental expenses for the trip, said Marc J. Foulkrod, chairman of Avjet in... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Details Of Journalists' Captivity Emerging Aug 7, 2009
BURBANK, Aug. 6, 2009. Details Of Journalists' Captivity Emerging. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Bing's $200K Korea Tab Aug 6, 2009
Former U.S. President Clinton (R) speaks to film producer Stephen Bing (L) during welcome home ceremonies for journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee in Burbank, California, August 5, 2009. Bing may be paying as much a $200,000 to foot the bill for Clinton. (ABC News -- Business)
Trim, relaxed Leno says he's ready for prime-time Aug 6, 2009
A race track is being built near NBC's Burbank studio for a regular "green car challenge" that will allow celebrities to race electric vehicles, said Leno, an automotive buff with an extensive collection. Other stunts may await guests called on to do more than talk. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tour offers a new way to see LA: On horseback Aug 6, 2009
In this photo taken July 31, 2009, Drew Shumard from Atlanta takes a horseback ride to Griffith Park in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Hector Mata) In this photo taken July 31, 2009, Albert Schad from Los Angeles plays at the Griffith Park Horse Rentals in Burbank, Calif ... (AP Photo/Hector Mata) In this photo taken July 31, 2009, Sarah Oats (L) from Atlanta and his family take a horseback ride around Griffith Park in Burbank, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Click to read:Clinton, 2 Freed Reporters Headed Home Aug 5, 2009
According to a statement from Clinton's office, their flight was to arrive at Bob Hope Airport in the northwest LA suburb of Burbank sometime after 4:00 a.m. Pacific time (7:00 a.m. Eastern). Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the former president's wife, told reporters late Wednesday she was "very happy and relieved" that the women were on their way home. (CBS News)
Walt Disney F3Q09 (Qtr End 6/27/09) Earnings Call Transcript Jul 31, 2009
Joining me in Burbank today are Bob Iger, Disneys President and Chief Executive Officer; and Tom Staggs, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Bob and Tom are going to lead off with some brief comments and then we will happily take all of your questions. (Multichannel News)
Local Democrats to host health care forumThe Aug. 4 event is free, open to the public Jul 30, 2009
cant attend wrote on Jul 29, 2009 7:48 PM:" How will we participate in the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program? Do we even know the laws, passage, and potential of these heathcare initiatives already available? At an est 2500 applications per month and 25,000 patients enrolled (MAMA clinic Sandee Burbank) we still have to go to Bend, Medford, or further to get a qualified Doctor to recommend medication for chronic illnesses. What about over-the-counter health insurance (not for football only) for... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
* Armenians, lawyer implicated in US immigration scam Jul 30, 2009
Ghalumian, 52, of Burbank, and the other defendants are charged with obstructing ICE proceedings, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, the statement said. They were scheduled to appear in federal court in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Jul 30, 2009
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Former Armenian Diplomat, Attorney are Among Five Charged in Scheme to Allow Illegal Immigrants to Stay in United States Jul 29, 2009
Norair Ghalumian, 52, of Burbank, Calif. the Armenian Consul in Los Angeles from 1999 through 2003, who was arrested this morning. (PR Newswire)
Airlines Report Earnings, Higher Fees and Job Cuts Jul 22, 2009
FILE - In this July 7, 2009 file photo, passengers exit a plane at the Southwest Airlines terminal in Burbank, Calif. Southwest Airlines broke a string of three straight losing quarters Tuesday, July 21, 2009, by eking out a small profit despite a downturn in travel. (ABC News -- Wire)
From there to hair Jul 18, 2009
With hard work they were able to buy a home in Burbank and send their daughter and son to a magnet school. The children, 6 and 10 when the family arrived in the United States, are now 21 and 25. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
US Airways To Cut 600 Airport Positions Jul 16, 2009
The airports are Austin and El Paso, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Burbank and Long Beach, Calif. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Click2Houston, TX)
Still Traveling for Business, but Carefully Jul 13, 2009
Business traveler Brian Shenberg, a salesman from Chicago, checks in at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. (ABC News -- Wire)
Southwest offering $30 one-way fares Jul 8, 2009
Passengers exited a Southwest plane in Burbank, Calif. The airline yesterday reported a 2. (Boston Globe)
Southwest, American offer $30 fares Jul 8, 2009
Southwest s discounted tickets include $90 each way between Chicago and Houston; $60 from Burbank, Calif. to St. Louis; and $30 for Baltimore to New York. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Southwest, AirTran and Frontier start fare sales Jul 8, 2009
Marcio Jose Sanchez / APPassengers exit a plane at the Southwest Airlines terminal in Burbank, Calif. on Monday. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alaska observers say Palin had gone fishin' on job Jul 6, 2009
(AP Photo/Joe Burbank, Pool, File). "She had a surprising amount of disinterest in state government after November," said state Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Disney To Pour $465M Into Hong Kong Park Jul 1, 2009
Beyond the new investment, Burbank, Calif. -based media Disney will convert into equity about $350 million in loans to the venture and maintain a credit facility of about $40 million. (Click2Houston, TX)
JACKSON 'WAS UNABLE TO SING' Jun 28, 2009
In May, Jackson himself reportedly addressed fans as he left his Burbank rehearsal studio. Thank you for your love and support, he told them. (The Drudge Report)
Thread of pain ran through Jackson's career Jun 28, 2009
"He was working hard, setting the example, overseeing the choreography, kicking butt and taking names," said Johnny Caswell, president of CenterStaging Musical Productions Inc., a Burbank, Calif. sound stage where Jackson rehearsed until late May. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Reporter recalls Jackson and his mania for Disney Jun 27, 2009
I found out that Hazel was retired yet still living near the Disney lot in Burbank. "I'd love to talk to her," Jackson said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jackson was energetic, upbeat ahead of London tour Jun 27, 2009
"He was working hard, setting the example, overseeing the choreography, kicking butt and taking names," said Johnny Caswell, president of CenterStaging Musical Productions Inc., a Burbank sound stage where Jackson rehearsed until late May ... As focused as energized as he was in Burbank, Jackson seemed even more excited about his comeback as the concert date approached. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Citi's ThankYou(R) Network Announces Winner of Gift Card Design Contest Jun 25, 2009
NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi's today announced that Nicole Burd of Burbank, Calif. has won the 2009 ThankYou Gift Card Design Contest after voting by thousands of consumers at. (PR Newswire)
More Welcome Aboard L.A.! JetBlue Launches Twice Daily Coast-to-Coast Service from LAX to New York/JFK and Boston Jun 18, 2009
- Award-winning service now available from Burbank, LAX and Long Beach; sale fares as low as $109 (a) between LAX and New York or Boston through June 26, 2009 ... LAX joins JetBlue's two other L.A. Basin airports, Burbank and Long Beach, to offer more options and more value to coast-to-coast jetters ... "As one of the world's largest entertainment, cultural and business centers, savvy Los Angeles travelers continue to select JetBlue's higher standard of service for their travel needs and today... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Race is on to save historic Storm Lake home that pioneered North Hollywood, CA Jun 17, 2009
Indians and gypsies and pioneers were giving way to modern trappings in Iowa, and in the fall of 1887, Weddington decided to travel west to visit his sister Mollie, who was married to the superintendent of the vast, desolate Lankershim Ranch which sprawled across 12,000 acres of the sunbaked San Fernando Valley, from the current location of Burbank to the foot of what is now knows as the Hollywood Hills ... They rented a tiny house on the ranch site, what is now Burbank; scraped up what money... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Many frequent fliers are cashing out Jun 16, 2009
"I'm more concerned about costs now than I was," says Manask, president of the Burbank, Calif. -based company Manask iates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Summer routes to Nantucket on sale Jun 4, 2009
In addition, the airline will be introducing connections between Nantucket and a myriad of other U.S. cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles (connections to Burbank and LAX start June 17th). The direct flight from New York will take approximately one hour. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Leno hands off 'Tonight' to 'perfect choice' Conan May 31, 2009
By LYNN ELBER Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:43 PM CDT BURBANK, Calif. - It was a homespun farewell for Jay Leno's last show at "Tonight.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Perfect Day: offbeat Los Angeles attractions May 31, 2009
Many airlines fly to Los Angeles International and Burbank airports, although the drive from San Francisco is about six hours. A perfect day in offbeat Los Angeles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
After 17 years, Leno hands 'Tonight' over to Conan May 30, 2009
By LYNN ELBER Saturday, May 30, 2009 4:43 AM CDT BURBANK, Calif. - It was a homespun farewell for Jay Leno's last show at "Tonight." Celebrities were largely absent and the self-effacing comedian said he wanted to be remembered for the children born to his staffers during his 17-year tenure as the show's second-longest running host. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Leno gets set to leave the 'most wonderful job' May 29, 2009
By LYNN ELBER Friday, May 29, 2009 6:43 AM CDT BURBANK, Calif. - It took a radio disc jockey to remind Jay Leno where he'll stand in "Tonight Show" history when he walks off the stage for the last time Friday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Conan O'Brien brings a new vibe to 'Tonight Show' May 29, 2009
O'Brien's new home, on a studio lot a short drive from The Tonight Show's longtime Burbank digs, typifies the off-center humor that made O'Brien, 46, a star after his rocky start replacing David Letterman on NBC's Late Night in 1993. His new set's quirky hallmarks include a band backdrop featuring the Empire State Building planted in the Hollywood hills and a striking art deco frieze in which is hidden a drawing of an Arby's counter jockey. (USA Today)
Photos: Warner Bros. Consumer Products and FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Announce The Ruby Slipper Collection and Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Exhibition May 22, 2009
Consumer Products and FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design andising Announce The Ruby Slipper Collection and Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Exhibition. Text hiding to spacing. (PR Newswire)
Atlantis on track despite damage May 14, 2009
The preliminary assessment is that it does not look too serious, shuttle communicator Dan Burbank told Atlantis Commander Scott Altman from Mission Control. Text. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Astronauts Find 21-Inch Scratch on ShuttleNASA says debris hit shuttle 104 seconds into launch, leaving line of scratches. May 13, 2009
Dan Burbank, the spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), told the crew, "At this point, the preliminary assessment is it doesn't look very serious. Those tiles look pretty thick, the tiles are small. It is probably too early to say whether we are looking at a focused inspection, but we are, at this point, discussing getting more information on the debris.". Imagery will be downlinked tonight and will have a full report Wednesday. (ABC News)
All Aboard For 'Disney's A Christmas Carol' Train Tour May 9, 2009
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings May 6, 2009
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Leaks can't keep fans away from Wolverine May 5, 2009
"I started watching it online but didn't finish because it didn't have any of the special effects," Jason Nguyen said outside of the AMC Burbank 16 before a Friday show. "It seemed like something you would just watch on the DVD after seeing the real movie. I just didn't think watching that would compare to watching the finished one with all the special effects.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Leno back on the stage, joking about his illness Apr 28, 2009
According to an NBC transcript of Monday's show, Leno said he drove to the "Tonight" studio in Burbank last Thursday in a Model T, one of his vintage cars, on a cold morning and without a jacket ... "And I realized I've got a really bad HMO. Like, for X-rays they had to take me over to Burbank Airport and put me through the baggage" machine, Leno said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
California legislators approves bill banning language discrimination... Apr 18, 2009
Southern California - this just in From the staff of the Los Angeles Times and. Alarmed that a professional golf association proposed to exclude competitors who dont speak English, the state Senate acted today to prohibit businesses in California from discriminating against customers, including refusing them service, based on the language they use. (The Drudge Report)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: TFHS baseball extends win streak to 14 Apr 11, 2009
" 2B: Twin Falls, McBride 2, Sunshine Martinez, Maddie Traveller. 3B: Twin Falls, Kelsie Bryant.Track and fieldJerome cruises at home quadThe Jerome boys and girls eased to team victories at a home meet comprised of all four Great Basin Conference West schools on Friday.The Tiger boys won by 110 points over Wood River, while the girls took the win by 94 points, also over the Wolverines.Jerome and Wood River combined to win every event, spreading the victories around throughout their... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Things are crystal clear for Krystal Clare as Boerne softball team opens '09 season (1) Apr 8, 2009
The Boerne softball team scrimmaged Bandera Friday before beginning the regular season Tuesday with a trip to San Antonio to take on Burbank ... Published: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 3:31 PM CST Boerne Champion opens its 2009 softball season Tuesday night when they travel to San Antonio to take on Burbank at the Spring Sports Complex. (Boerne Star, TX)
Southwest offers Phoenix fare sales to LA, San Diego, Silicon Valley Apr 7, 2009
Southwest has $49 flights each way between Phoenix and San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Burbank and Ontario. The Dallas-based airline (NYSE:LUV) is also offering $79-one way fares between Phoenix and the San Francisco and Silicon Valley area. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Disney cuts jobs as people skip visits Apr 5, 2009
The rest of the jobs are being eliminated at the company's corporate headquarters at Burbank near here, reports said. Disney employs about 80,000 people in its parks and resorts which account for a quarter of its total business and revenue. (India Times)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James Healey answers your car questions Apr 4, 2009
Burbank CA: Mr H - I was thinking about purchasing a Mazda CX-9 instead of a (cough, cough)minivan -- but lately, I've heard bad reviews about the Mazda's Aisin transmission. What's your take on the matter. (USA Today -- Money)
Fast Track to Elite: Double Air and Rail Miles Mar 23, 2009
Fly for $49 one-way between Burbank and Sacramento; $69 one-way between Denver and Oakland; or $99 one-way between Houston Hobby and Los Angeles. Flights must be booked online by April 6, for travel April 2 to August 14, with a 14-day advance purchase. (Time.com)
Southwest deals spark airfare war Mar 23, 2009
launched a nationwide fare sale March 19, with prices starting as low as $49 one-way between cities such as Burbank and Sacramento in California. The summer fare sale quickly was matched by rival airlines that offered their own special deals at a time when the airline industry is suffering from declines in traffic and the effects of the economy. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Slip of the tongue lands Obama in gutter Mar 22, 2009
Making his way back on Air Force One to Washington from Burbank, Calif. Mr. Obama called the chairman of the Special Olympics to apologize. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Singer a Terrorist Target? Mar 19, 2009
Following the devastating earthquakes in Pakistan, which thousand in 2006, Schmid flew from her recording studio in Burbank, Calif. to Lahore, Pakistan to perform in a music festival to raise funds for the country, where she was interviewed by several media outlets. (Fox News)
Peanut product recalls Mar 17, 2009
Ultimate Nut and Candy Co. of Burbank, Calif. recalled specific peanut products distributed through its store in Los Angeles Farmer's Market and the Internet from Jan. 1, 2007, to Feb. 13, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Editorial: Ambitious plan aims at school equity Mar 15, 2009
McClatchy has HISP, Kennedy has PACE, and Luther Burbank has the International Baccalaureate program to draw students. Miller proposes that Hiram Johnson build a Visual and Performing Arts program. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
‘It's wild how deals are getting put together' Mar 14, 2009
Ahead of the pair that day lay back-to-back meetings both of them over the mountain in Burbank first, at ABC (with TV president Steve McPherson) and later at NBC (with another industry heavy hitter, Ben Silverman). In Tinseltown to pitch the sale of their new police drama, Copper, Cameron and Frank kept up that frenetic pace for the rest of the week meeting top executives at a slew of other networks, including CW (part of the CBS family), Lifetime and Fox. (Globe and Mail)
Amtrak "Kids Repeat" Mar 13, 2009
By John R. Burbank, CEO, Nielsen Online. For years, it has been assumed that home Internet usage would cannibalize live television viewing, but there's something interesting happening between social networking and live television. (AdWeek)
