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Morning Burbank! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Want your art rolling through every neighborhood in Burbank?
  • Which fighters are headlining Burbankā€™s Mexico vs. USA MMA showdown?
  • How a crash on Burbank Boulevard sent three people to hospitals

Also on today's calendar: Fred Talks To...Thelma Houston and 7 more events.

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Burbank or nearby? Post it to the Burbank calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. šŸ“…

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Burbank Public Library Issues Call for Artists for Bookmobile Public Art Project (vannuysnewspress.com) ā€” Burbank artists are invited to design the new Burbank Public Library Bookmobile wrap, a rolling artwork that will serve neighborhoods, schools, parks, and senior centers across the city. Adults 18 and over can apply for the $5,000 commission by May 1, 2026, with the winning design unveiled at the Burbank Book Festival on October 3 at Buena Vista Branch Library.
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2. Gianni Vazquez vs Alvin Welch Headlines Combate Global Mexico vs USA CardGianni Vazquez vs Alvin Welch Headlines COMBATE GLOBAL: Mexico vs USA in Burbank (fightbookmma.com) ā€” A major Combate Global mixed martial arts card is coming to Burbank on April 11, with Mexicoā€™s Gianni Vazquez facing American contender Alvin Welch at EstrellaTV Studios. The five-fight Mexico vs. USA event will be televised in Spanish and English, with tickets starting at $30 through Ticketon. Local fans can also catch several additional menā€™s and womenā€™s bouts that night.
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3. 2 LAPD officers, 90-year-old driver hurt in Encino crash (abc7.com) ā€” A chain-reaction crash at Burbank and Balboa boulevards in Encino sent two LAPD officers and a 90-year-old driver to the hospital and led to a DUI arrest. Because it happened along Burbank Boulevard, residents who regularly drive that corridor may want to be extra cautious and prepared for possible follow-up investigations or brief disruptions in the area.
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4. Driven by Teenage Sister's Death, California Woman Now Advocates for People With HCC (rarediseaseadvisor.com) ā€” A Burbank familyā€™s tragedy in 2001, when a teen was rushed from their local hospital to Childrenā€™s Hospital Los Angeles and later died of liver cancer, sparked a long-running advocacy effort for hepatocellular carcinoma patients. The story follows her sisterā€™s journey founding Blue Faery, highlights current treatment advances, and underscores why earlier diagnosis and better therapies matter for families everywhere.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 1
  • Computer Classes
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    3:00 pm
  • English Conversation Class With Donies
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    3:00 pm
  • Pajama Storytime
    Grandview Library , 1535 5th St , Glendale
    5:00 pm
  • IF4ā„¢ | GLENDALE, CA
    Laemmle Glendale , 207 N Maryland Ave , Glendale
    7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Mars, a cat who went missing in Burbank, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 37 minutes. Message from Owner: "He is aā€¦ (Nextdoor Burbank West)
  • My cat has gone missing.
    I live on Rosemary and Clark and we havenā€™t seen him for hours. Iā€™m moving on Tuesday and people were in and out today so I think thatā€™s when he gotā€¦ (Nextdoor Clark Community West)
  • Tilly's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (Full Time) in Burbank. Apply here.
  • Spar, Inc. posted a job opening for Resets/Remodel Merchandiser Local $20 hour in Burbank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burbank here.

Ok Burbank! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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