A mother and her two children are behind bars following the fatal stabbing of a family member's dog in Burbank. Police describe the bloody crime scene as "pretty horrific." Charissa Bodtcher, 23, and her 18-year-old brother, Timo Bodtcher, allegedly stabbed their aunt's older cocker spaniel mix, Prince, "numerous" times with an 8-inch blade Saturday. more ›

Sometimes $1 can go a long way, as in the case of a recent Peacekeeper sale by Burbank to South Pasadena. Primarily used for rescues and barricades between a potential shooter and a resident or police, the Peacekeeper saw little action in Burbank, except during SWAT exercises. more ›

A Burbank couple could finally be reunited with their red 1966 Volkswagen Beetle that was stolen in 1991. However, their reunion comes with a cost. They will have to pay $800 to get their beloved Bug back. more ›

Khadijah Baseer, the woman who was arrested last week on suspicion of prostitution for offering to perform sexual favors in exchange for Chicken McNuggets at a Burbank McDonald's is reportedly a transient who often causes disturbances at the restaurant. more ›

We couldn't make this up: A Los Angeles woman was arrested last week for allegedly offering sexual favors at a Burbank McDonald's in exchange for Chicken McNuggets. more ›

Burbank's Bob Hope Airport is losing a major airline. American Airlines announced today they are ceasing operation in and out of BUR, though the decision does not stem from the financially troubled company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, but rather just "normal business changes." more ›

A pair of mountain lions cub found starving and dehydrated under a parked car in Burbank have been transferred to Paso Robles, where wildlife experts are trying to get the cubs back up to fighting weight. more ›

If you're going to flee the scene of a car crash, climbing up a tree to get away from the cops is not necessarily a winning technique. A parolee gave the ol' tree climb getaway a late Monday night, only to have his plan foiled when he tumbled down in front of the police. more ›

While tigers have been MIA in L.A., mountain lions and bears have been surprising residents quite frequently. Two Burbank women discovered one of the wild cats enjoying their backyard on Wednesday afternoon. Mae Rondinella and her daughter, Linda, were watching television around 2:30pm when the visitor walked past their window. more ›

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning while attempting to cross the Ventura (134) Freeway in Burbank. The man had just crossed the eastbound lanes near Bob Hope Drive and was midway across the westbound lanes when he was struck by several cars. more ›

Obamajam continues today as President Barack Obama makes his way to Burbank for his second presidential appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Traffic delays are obviously expected as Obama travels from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills to the NBC studio in Burbank, then from Burbank to LAX. more ›

He's back, again! President Barack Obama returns to Los Angeles Monday for another one of his less-than-24-hour-long visit to raise some funds and shake some hands and secure some votes for the 2012 election. more ›

Heeeeeeeeere's Barack! On his next visit to Los Angeles, President Barack Obama will make a stop in beautiful downtown Burbank to tape an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Tuesday's guesting will mark Obama's fourth time on the Leno show, says The Daily News. more ›

An autistic boy who was thought to have mistakenly wandered off from Bob Hope Airport Wednesday morning was located several hours later, ordering up a Screwdriver at a popular West Hollywood watering hole. more ›

A 14-year-old autistic boy is missing after he deplaned a delayed flight at Bob Hope Airport. The minor was taken to the airport by his parents, and had been successfully boarded as an unaccompanied minor on his Delta flight this morning. more ›

A 20-year-old Disney Channel star was busted Sunday in Burbank on suspicion he was driving under the influence. Mitchel Musso played Oliver Oken on the kid-friendly network's popular Miley Cyrus vehicle "Hannah Montana." more ›

In tonight's Extra, Extra, Zsa Zsa Gabor is rushed to the ER, Burbank does not want a Taco Bell and NoHo pot shops get raided as promised. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. more ›

About 30 protestors rallied at Tuesday's City Council meeting in Burbank, flashing signage in opposition of the impending addition to their 'hood - a big, fat Walmart. The mega-retailer, notorious for treating its employees like dirt, purchased a 120,000 square foot building, formerly home to Great Indoors, and is in discussions on how much of the space it will hog, if it will stock groceries and if it will be open 24/7 for your saving money and living better needs. more ›

It turns out Burbank can't quite force a $15.50 minimum rate on cab fares originating from Bob Hope Airport as initially proposed and passed. That base fare isn't going to happen after all. more ›

Tonight's City Council meeting in Burbank is gonna be a doozy, as residents opposed to a Walmart going in at the Empire Center sign up to sound off. In fact, the Council is prepping to hear "a long list of grievances," about the new mega big box shop. more ›

Burbank, your prayers have been answered. Coming soon to the former Great Indoors site is your very own Walmart. The 120,000 square foot building is apparently a prime location for the multinational chain's next beast. more ›

Starting next week, it's going to cost you at least $15.50 to take a taxi if you're flying into Burbank — even if you live just a few blocks away. The cabbies there are sick of passengers who hail a cab to get to a parking lot just outside the airport. The short trips end up being a burden for drivers, who wait for hours in a queue, only to get a pittance from a short trip, according to The Burbank Leader. more ›

A 21-year-old woman from Burbank has been missing since yesterday morning, and police are looking for the public's help in finding her, reports the Daily News. Amanda Salas is described as having unspecified medical problems. She's about 5'3 and 142 pounds, and was last seen barefoot, wearing a gray tank top and blue stretch pants. more ›

When it comes to drive-thru food, Los Angeles may well have put the trend on the map in the 20th Century. Now, one list picks out three area spots as being among the most unusual drive-thrus in the nation--and not one of them serves up a burger! more ›

Team Coco strikes again! Need a place to crash early October? If you don't mind being filmed and featured on the Conan show, you might want to arrange to shack up for a few days at the Burbank soundstage that's home to O'Brien's TBS show, which is now being "rented" by Airbnb. more ›

Glendale Police Officer Eric Ritter has taken a plea deal for his role in an October 2010 road rage incident in which he fought with a fellow motorist while off-duty. As part of the deal, explains the Burbank Leader, Ritter must enroll in an anger management program. more ›

Burbank residents, you have been warned (by Burbank police). Keep your eyes and ears open for mountain lions prowling your 'hood. One of the large felines was spotted near the Oakmont County Club in the 900 block of Country Club Drive around 9pm on Monday night, reports myFOXla. more ›

Police in Burbank are asking one man to quit feeding the damn pigeons. Despite several warnings, and a citation, 59-year-old Charles Douglas can't seem to shake his habit of leaving bird seed in the alleys near Bob Hope Airport, and that habit has landed him in hot water. more ›

It's three years' probation for a young woman who took the life of an elderly pedestrian in Glendale last year while she used her cellphone to text message while behind the wheel. When then-20-year-old motorist Ani Voskanian of Tujunga was arrested in December for her role in the September, 2010 death of an elderly pedestrian, Glendale mayor Ara Najarian said their city was suffering from a "distracted driver epidemic." more ›