November 2010 - Page 5 of 6 - Media City Groove

Sunday, November 7, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 7, 2010

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SAG & AFTRA reach a tentative agreement with Hollywood producers

Some good labor news in Tinseltown. Early this morning it was announced a tentative deal on a new contract had been reached with the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Hollywood producers. Talks began on Monday, September 27, between the actors’ representatives and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. During a marathon bargaining session over […]

Saturday, November 6, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 6, 2010

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Wind, clouds, sunshine, and maybe rain this weekend

So much for this morning’s raking of the leaves. When I looked outside around noon, my Burbank yard was covered with leaves from the Mulberry, Magnolia, and other trees — thanks to some strong winds whipping through the hillside area. Sure the sun is still out, but that may not be the case for long. There’s a chance of rain through […]

Friday, November 5, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 5, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Halloween flashback & upcoming Christmas haunt

Burbank Mayor Anja Reinke officially opened a haunted house The “Nightmare at the Museum” haunt was a smashing success. Steve Ferguson, Chair of the Burbank Park, Recreation, and Community Services Board and one of the organizers, reports over 2,800 people visited this Halloween haunt on California Street in Burbank last month. They raised more than $4,000 for the Family Service Agency of Burbank. The […]

Friday, November 5, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 5, 2010

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MSNBC suspends TV Host Keith Olbermann

Some negative fallout from Tuesday’s midterm election for MSNBC and its TV Host, Keith Olbermann. After a report surfaced that Olbermann had donated money to the campaigns of three Democratic candidates — he was suspended without pay today. Olbermann apparently violated company policy in making the political contributions. Olberman is the host of the popular MSNBC news and political commentary show, “Countdown […]

Friday, November 5, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 5, 2010

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Restoration of Grand View set to get underway next month

The gates of Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale will be open this Sunday, a few weeks before the anticipated start of the restoration. By the order of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Anthony Mohr, the struggling 120-plus-year-old cemetery will also be open for visitors on Sunday, November 21, as well as Sunday, December 5. In an e-mail update this week, […]

Thursday, November 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 4, 2010

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Best selling author looking for a few good co-authors

Publishing superstar, Janet Evanovich, has made a bundle off of her popular Stephanie Plum mysteries, and is now out to hook up with some fresh talented co-authors. Number 17 in the Plum series titled, “Smokin’ Seventeen,” is due out next year. The wacky world of former lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, is headed to the big screen as well. Katherine Heigl reportedly has signed on to […]

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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What’s next? President Obama talks about last night’s election returns

Reflecting on the returns from yesterday’s mid-term election, President Barack Obama admitted today that he received a “shellacking” from the voters. At a White House news conference, the president blamed the sluggish economy for voter dissatisfaction and frustration, which resulted in the Republicans gaining a majority in the House and whittling down the Democratic majority in the Senate. Also, the president […]

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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Brown, Newsom, Gatto, Prop. 19 & other election results

Attorney General Jerry Brown will be moving to the governor’s office very soon. Brown has been declared the winner over his strong Republican and big-money challenger, Meg Whitman, in yesterday’s General Election. The latest figures from the Secretary of State’s Office give Brown 53.7 percent of the vote and and Whitman 41.3 percent. A check of the statewide voting map shows Whitman […]

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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A scorcher in November

A blazing hot day on tap for the Media city today. At 10 a.m., it’s already 80 degrees in Burbank. The weather forecast is for a high in the mid-to-upper 90s! Yes, we’re deep off into fall, but we’re getting another reminder of what a gorgeous summer day feels like in the Southland. I was out before nine this morning and saw a […]