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National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 19-25, 2025, and the Burbank Police Department remains committed to protecting everyone on our roadways, especially young and newly licensed drivers.

As we enter the holiday season, the Burbank Police Department would like to remind everyone to stay safe, be considerate, and respect our neighborhoods while driving, walking, and visiting areas with holiday decorations or community events.

The City of Burbank is excited to announce the launch of the planning and design process for a prospective new Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza, a project that could create a vibrant public hub in the heart of downtown.

The Stough Canyon and Wildwood Canyon hiking trails are re-open for public use.

[Update 9:00AM October 14, 2025]: The Stough Canyon and Wildwood Canyon hiking trails will be closed Tuesday, October 14 due to inclement weather.

City of Burbank Receives Prestigious 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence

The City of Burbank is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s (LAEDC) 2025 Most Business-Friendly City Award for Large Cities, a cornerstone of the 30th Annual EDDY Awards.

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Burbank Police Department reminds drivers to take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians.

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train.

The City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department will host the 17th Annual Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at George Izay Park (1111 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506), behind Field #2, and is free and open to the public.