Hope Airport plans re-examined

The Bob Hope Airport plans to build a facility so screeners can check bags away from the Terminal B lobby, but some residents are forcing the City Council to take another look at the project. Alex Dubozinskis in the Daily News.

Stan Hyman and David Piroli oppose the project, saying it violates a 2005 agreement between Burbank and the airport meant to temporarily block airport expansion. They have appealed the city's decision to approve the screening improvements.

"If you have a suspect bag that really could have an explosive device in it, it's much better not to have it in a public area," said Victor Gill, spokesman for the airport.