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• Property owners can apply for earthquake retrofit grant funding under state initiative (centurycity-westwoodnews.com) — Burbank apartment owners with 5–10 unit soft-story buildings may qualify for a state earthquake retrofit grant that covers up to 70% of engineering and construction costs, with applications due by September 30, 2026. The program targets older, vulnerable wood-frame structures already under local retrofit mandates, helping reduce out-of-pocket expenses while improving safety for tenants and owners alike.
• Los Angeles County Nears Its Rabid Bat Record with 66 Detections as California Tallies 252 Animal Rabies Cases (medicaldaily.com) — Rabid bats have been confirmed in several Los Angeles County communities, including Burbank, prompting health officials to urge residents not to touch bats and to report any suspicious ones immediately. The county is nearing a record number of rabid bat detections, and experts stress keeping pets vaccinated, safely containing bats for testing, and seeking prompt medical advice after any possible exposure.
• New Comedy 'The Daring Act of Exposing One's Self'Receives Staged Reading at The Victory Theatre October 2 & 3 (myburbank.com) — Burbank theatergoers can catch free staged readings of the new comedy "The Daring Act of Exposing One's Self" at the Victory Theatre on October 2 and 3 with reservations. The play follows six friends whose evening unravels after a compromising photo is discovered, featuring a cast with credits in popular TV series and films.
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