🌱 How a single crash triggered Burbank’s 40‑acre Walnut Fire.
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In today's newsletter:
- How a single crash triggered Burbank’s 40‑acre Walnut Fire.
- How did Burbank High’s volleyball debut really play out?
Also on today's calendar: Drunk On Boba Comedy and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Car Crash Ignited a 40-Acre Brush Fire in Burbank—And Ruined a Golfer's Even-Par Game (motorbiscuit.com) — A vehicle crash in Wildwood Canyon sparked the 40‑acre Walnut Fire in Burbank, forcing evacuations of nearby homes, hiking trails, and the DeBell golf course while canceling a concert at the Starlight Bowl. Burbank Fire Department and Angeles National Forest crews battled steep terrain to reach 70% containment by Saturday evening, with one firefighter suffering non-life-threatening injuries as hikers and golfers were safely evacuated. 
• Burbank Girls Volleyball Falls In Three Games (myburbank.com subscription) — Burbank High’s girls volleyball team opened its season at home with a hard-fought three-set loss to visiting South Pasadena, showing grit despite first-game nerves. New head coach Sabrina Sullivan praised the Bulldogs’ comebacks and potential, while South Pasadena’s coach highlighted Burbank’s hospitality and sportsmanship in the nonleague matchup.
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★ Featured events ★
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Drunk On Boba Comedy →
I.F.B. Studios, 902 Western Ave, Glendale
8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Kidney Disease Education Luncheon Meeting →
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HUGE SCV Kids Consignment Fall 2026 ONLINE Sale is happening 8/21-8/24!!!! Don't miss it!! →
24957 Pico Canyon Rd, Stevenson Ranch
9:00 am -
Candlelight: Tribute to Maná →
Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Dr, Burbank
8:30 pm
Sunday August 16
Friday August 21
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Smarty Pants Storytime →
La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta-Montrose
11:30 am -
Senior Car Decorating
La Canada High La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
5:00 pm -
First Day of School for Students
La Canada Unified 4490 Cornishon Ave, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, USA -
Century City Farmer's Market →
The Century City Chamber of Commerce 2029 Century Park E #4392, Los Angeles, CA 90067
10:00 am -
Concerts on Canon: The Brat Pack (80's Tribute) →
Beverly Cañon Gardens, 241 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
6:00 pm -
The Full Monty →
Nocturne Theatre, 324 N Orange St, Glendale
7:30 pm -
Parent Welcome
Rosemont Middle La Crescenta, CA 91214
8:30 am -
Link Up | Sunset Rooftop Padel
The Century City Chamber of Commerce Padel Up @ Westfield Century City
6:00 pm -
ATHLETICS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT / FALL COACHES MTG
La Canada High North Gym
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can someone please explain to me what this doorway leads to?
It’s in the side of the mountain next to the Brand family graveyard on brand motorway (Nextdoor Vickroy Park) - Update: Tufik was seen 2.
7miles away from me a day ago. The location he was last seen is St. Francis church, he could be nearby. Please help me bring him home. If you see him… (Nextdoor Burbank / North Glendale)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(07825) - 1600 W. Olive Ave. in Burbank. Apply here.
- Netflix posted a job opening for Expression of Interest - Feature Animation, Post & Editorial in Burbank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burbank here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glendale
- Freeway Kitten's Patrol Car Caper Ends With a FUREVER Home (ladyfreethinker.org)
- Hundreds of bald people gather for community meetup in Glendale (abc7.com)
- How to secure Charli XCX $25 Angel Tickets today for ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour' (syracuse.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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