And even more snow photos…

I have to say, I’m very much impressed that people are continuing to send in their snow photos. Of course, the last time it snowed in the Media City, Dwight Eisenhower was president, there were 48 states, and Johnny Carson could but only dream of making fun of “beautiful downtown Burbank.” So, it’s kinda a big deal. In any event, here’s the latest submission, thanks to Julie Horowitz. If you would like your own shots online, shoot me an email: dan.evans@latimes.com.

Rick Alper, co-owner of Atomic Records, behind the store. (Photo courtesy of Julie Horowitz)

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FIT FOR LIFE: En garde!

Ever wondered how Peter Pan and Zorro fought off those pesky bad guys with those fancy sword moves? Well no need to wonder anymore because after my first lesson at Sword Play Studios, I’m ready to dish out some moves.

OK, not quite. But sword master Tim Weske did teach me some techniques, which of course, I couldn’t grasp. And during our “fencing” session, he literally shoved his chest forward for me to “stab” him.

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NEW GUY IN TOWN: Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! Coffee!

A couple weeks back I asked about locating the best coffee in Burbank. I’m looking for an actual café to provide me the sweet nectar of the bean; no chains or diners or donut shops (perhaps on another day trip). Priscilla’s came up a few times, as did a couple other locations in the 818.

So join me on my odyssey to finding the best cup of joe this side of the Tropic of Cancer.

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Reader submitted snow photos

Here are a couple additional Burbank snow photos, submitted courtesy of Kathryn Fisher. If you have any snow photos you’d like showcased here — Burbank, Glendale, La Cañada, or anywhere from Southern California — please send them to dan.evans@latimes.com. Please be sure to identify when and where the photo was taken, as well as any people pictured.

More snow photos

As I have mentioned several times, I am a resident of Burbank. My wife, Donna, has been a resident for a fair bit longer. For your viewing pleasure, here’s a few photos of the snow outside our home. Send any photos you’d like posted to dan.evans@latimes.com.

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Snow. In Burbank?

Joe Mohos wasn’t surprised when he saw rain coming down Saturday afternoon. The Burbank resident said he was a bit more surprised, though, when the rain, already heavy, turned to hail and then — could it be? — to snow.

“Why is everything white?” he said, recalling what was going through his head.

The lifelong Media City resident said this was the first time he’d ever seen snow fall in his hometown. Not wanting to have his kids miss out, he bundled up Cathy, 7, and Chris, 8, and hustled them to the nearby Chandler Bikeway. With Cathy outfitted in her dad’s gloves, the trio made a small snowman, heading back home as the sun set and the temperature dipped even lower.

Cathy Mohos, 7 builds a snowman on the Chandler Bike Path in Burbank with her dad, Joe, and brother Chris, 8, on Saturday, Feb. 27. Joe, who has lived in Burbank all his life said this was the first time he'd ever seen snow fall in the Media City. (Staff Photographer / Dan Evans)

NEW GUY IN TOWN: Let me explain about this white stuff you’re seeing

OK, people – calm down. It’s going to be OK.

Over on Twitter and in some coffee shops around town everyone’s tweaking out over the “snow” they’re seeing in Burbank today. I realize it’s a meteorological phenomenon akin to scientists discovering water on Mars, so allow me to shine some light on what you’re seeing:

SLEET: Think of this like if a bunch of raindrops got cold and formed boy bands, and gravity is like their fans. They ride the wave of support from their fans (gravity,) but eventually they hit a wall like old age or, in the case of sleet, the ground, and have to split up.

HAIL: Heavier than sleet, hail is made of tiny ice chunks. They can look like the crushed ice of a margarita.

SNOW: I actually didn’t see any real snow today, though plenty of hail and sleet. Snow is much lighter and fluffier, and won’t puncture holes in your car like hail or make the roads as slick as sleet.

If you’d like to see some real snow, I’ll introduce you to my brother and sister-in-law. Here’s their house near Boston:

If this snow doesn't stop soon, Burbank might look like this!

Bryan Mahoney is a recent transplant to Burbank. When he’s not locating his snow brush, he can be reached at 818NewGuy@gmail.com and on Twitter at 818NewGuy.

Rare snowfall stuns Burbank, La Cañada and Glendale

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Heavy snow has fallen along the Grapevine, and snowflakes have been spotted in the Santa Clarita Valley, La Cañada, Castaic, and in Burbank.

Hail was also spotted pelting the Burbank and Glendale areas around 11:30am Saturday, and Studio City around 2:00pm. LA TIMES

Snow on the 1200 block of Screenland Drive in Burbank (Amy Stone Photography)

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FIT FOR LIFE: Hummus heaven

As we struggled to breathe and attempted to get out of our seats, we knew we found a gem.  My fellow food comatose friend, Lauren uttered: “I’m having a hummus baby.”

It was another successful outing at the Hummus King in Burbank.

Since I’m on this kick of searching out new fitness centers, I realized that the same should be done with exploring healthy eating places.

Obviously, you can’t go five feet without stumbling across a “Vegetarian Delight” or an “Organic Heaven” out here in health- conscious southern California. But hitting the health food jackpot may be a bit harder especially when it comes to finding quality food at affordable prices. … Continue Reading

Glendale News-Press poll results

As economic pains push Glendale to consider cuts, do you think the city could afford to lose after-school programs?

Absolutely not, after-school programs are a vital resource for the youth. 172 responses

Yes, it’s unfortunate but something has to give in this budget crisis, and other city services are more important. 124 responses

To vote on the latest poll, log on to GlendaleNewsPress.com