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Thursday, October 11, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 11, 2012

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Burbank pounded by first fall storm of 2012

Just before 2 p.m this afternoon, the first fall storm of the season rolled into Burbank with heavy rain, flashes of lightning, and crackling thunder. The high today only in the 60s. For the past few days, rain has been in the forecast and the skies were filled with dark threatening clouds this morning– still some were caught without umbrellas […]

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

By Guest Blogger Wednesday, October 10, 2012

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Jean Youn: Positive message of “Gangnam Style”

Do you happen to hear the song or watch the video of “Gangnam Style” sung by a Korean singer, Psy? He is only the second Asian singer who has ever reached No. 2 on the Billboard chart. To be honest with you, I don’t understand why it became so popular worldwide. I can’t hear and understand clearly the lyrics, even […]

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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Hollywood trade paper Daily Variety sold

The oldest of Hollywood’s trade papers, Daily Variety, has a new owner today. The 107-year-old Variety was very slow to move into the digital age. For that reason, and poor management, it has been struggling for years and bleeding a lot of red ink. In its glory days of the 1990s, when circulation and advertisement were robust, the publication took […]

Monday, October 8, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 8, 2012

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Tournament of Roses Royal Court 2013 announced today

Seven happy young ladies found out today they’re going to be riding the queen’s float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day 2013. The winners were selected from a field, which began at around 900 Pasadena area hopefuls about a month ago. Today the judge’s decision of the seven princess was announced at Tournament House in Pasadena. […]

Monday, October 8, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 8, 2012

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News & General Info

Columbus Day 2012

Sunday, October 7, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 7, 2012

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Weather change: fall finally arrives

The leaves are falling, the temperature has dropped, and there’s a chance of drizzle tonight. Ah, finally it feels like fall. Today it will be sunny and mild in the Media City with a high somewhere between 75 and 80 degrees. Low clouds and fog rolling in this evening with drizzle in the forecast for the late hours and tomorrow […]

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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Body found in Burbank identified as airline pilot

Burbank police investigators now have the identity of the man whose body was found on the I-5 freeway off ramp at Scott Road in Burbank yesterday. This afternoon, Burbank PIO, Sergeant Darin Ryburn ,sent out a news release identifying the victim as Lee Clifford Morris a 55-year-old Alaska Airlines pilot from Richland, Washington. Morris was reportedly “…on a scheduled layover […]

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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Harris Poll: Where do Americans get their news?

Whether it’s a retro-set or a high-tech big screen model, most Americans prefer getting their news from TV, according to a recent Harris Poll. The survey was taken between August 13-20, 2012 and released last week. Around 2,300 adults took part. Sixty-eight percent expressed an interest in keeping up with news events. The figures from that poll showed 50 per […]

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

By Guest Blogger Tuesday, October 2, 2012

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Community Views and Letters: Two long time residents speak out

IN OUR OPINION We have lived in Burbank for many years. It’s a shame our city council members, minus Dr. David Gordon, are “JOYRIDING” their way into city debt. Borrowing and spending for much we do not need. All at the expense of this community. Many, who do not VOTE, should, especially in this next election. If we allow the […]