I don't have much to add, but I did want to add a couple of things.

If you're staying up in Burbank, California, you should be prepared to head down to West Hollywood, California, and other places to check out the nightlife. You won't be seeing too much in Burbank, particularly not by the airport. If you were to judge life around here by Burbank, I don't think you'd be giving it a fair chance and would likely run screaming back to New York.

My wife and I live here in Pasadena, California. Generally, she has no problem living here and commuting to work (she's in the industry). Of course, that's because she's usually going to Burbank or Hollywood. The occasional occasion which has found her on shoots down in Long Beach, California, were pretty brutal. But, that commute would be pretty bad unless you were very far from the studios anyway.

I'd suggest that when you're here you look at West Hollywood and neighborhoods like Los Feliz with an eye to potentially relocating there. They've got a lot of good nightlife. And, they're close to the major studios in Hollywood and Burbank; Los Feliz is particularly conveniently located relative to both.

Oh, and, there have been a number of wildfires in the area lately, making it particularly hazy. It's not normally this bad (and hopefully won't be when you visit). I hope you enjoy it! I, for one, would love to have another francophone in the area!