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Please be advised that The Metrolink Elevator at the Olive Bridge (201 N Front St.) and stair access at the bridge will be temporarily closed from October 1 through October 6 while crews complete concrete repairs on the upper portion of the bridge between the elevator and stairs.

Burbank Public Library will host the 2026 Burbank Book Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buena Vista Branch Library, bringing readers, writers, and book lovers together for a free day celebrating books, storytelling, and community.

The studio will produce, market and distribute bold, filmmaker-driven films directly to audiences and will be anchored by a new campus in Burbank’s Media District

The community may view and download the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, and Adopted Budget At-a-Glance on the City's website

An elderly woman has died as a result of a medical condition while driving a motor vehicle.

A 69-year-old man has been arrested after secretly photographing female patrons at a local business.

Today, The Honorable Catherine (Katie) Jereza, Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity, joined Burbank Water and Power (BWP) CEO/General Manager Mandip Samra, and California Energy Commission Supervisor Alex Kovalick, for a live grid modernization demonstration, showcasing how targeted federal investment is making American energy more reliable and affordable for communities across the nation, and laying the groundwork to power the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Due to excessive heat, Stough Canyon and Wildwood Canyon hiking trails are closed September 9, 2026.

As temperatures continue to rise this week, the City of Burbank encourages residents to take the following precautions during periods of high heat.

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission, is pleased to announce a new funding cycle for the Community Arts Grant Program, designed to support local artists and non-profit arts organizations, while actively engaging Burbank residents with diverse and outstanding cultural arts projects.