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December 2012

Sunday, December 16, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 16, 2012
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Casablanca piano sells for just over $600, 000

Sam’s piano in the movie classic “Casablanca” sold for $602, 500 last Friday according to Reuters. The 58-key upright hit the auction block for between $800, 000 and $1.2 million. The selling price fell short of Sotheby’s estimate, but still a huge gain over the previous purchase, which was $154, 000 back in 1988. The reason: this piano has been […]
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Friday, December 14, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 14, 2012
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Burbank weather: cloudy, cold, and rain possible

It’s beginning to look a lot like and feel like a Southland Christmas season. Another storm is headed our way with rain possible tonight and over the weekend. And it’s cold outside. We may get some sun today, but expect mostly cloudy skies. The  high today in Burbank in the upper 50s. Temperatures will warm up a bit over the […]
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Burbank Election News: Major endorsement for Ferguson, Frutos campaign video and more

Burbank School Board candidate, Steve Ferguson, has picked up a major endorsement. His campaign sent out a news release today announcing the endorsement of the Burbank Teachers Association. In the release, BTA President ,Lori Adams, is quoted as saying: “Steve has been very involved in many areas of city government in Burbank and will bring new ideas and energy to […]
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Burbank Holiday Basket Program needs money and volunteers

The Holiday Basket Program is kicking into high gear with deliveries planned for this Saturday. The program provides Christmas gifts and cheer for hundreds of Burbank families who would otherwise have a very grim or sparse holiday.  Last year, over 500 families, including 1400 children, received a Holiday Basket  filled with gifts and food. This past weekend, a citywide food […]
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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The Los Angeles Times and Burbank Leader going up for sale?

The Los Angeles Times and its Times Community Newspapers, which include The Burbank Leader, are facing an uncertain future as 2012 wraps up. There’s a report out that the owners of the newspapers’ parent company, the Tribune Company, are quietly seeking advice from bankers about launching a fire sale after December 31, when the company is expected to emerge from […]
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Friday, December 7, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 7, 2012
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Food drive tomorrow for Holiday Basket Program

Share the spirit of giving by donating to the Holiday Basket Program food drive this weekend. The food drive will be going on citywide. For more than 60 years, the Burbank Coordinating Council has been heading up the Holiday Basket Program, which provides gift baskets and food to more than 500 families whose children are on the free or reduced […]
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Friday, December 7, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 7, 2012
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Award Season: Oscar maker layoffs, Writers Guild and Grammy nominations

Oscar maker to axe  a lot of workers It’s not going to be a ho, ho, jolly holiday season for some employees of the company that makes Oscar. The Wrap is reporting today that R.S. Owens, a Chicago-based company, will be laying off almost 100 workers by December 17. That’s more than a third of the staff. R.S. Owens is […]
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
By Guest Blogger Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Jean Youn: Christmas, past, present, and future

  It is December now. Soon we will exchange greetings with the words, “Are you ready for Christmas?” Of course, some people may not celebrate Christmas. However, around this time every year, most people exchange Christmas cards or greeting cards or presents, I think.   It is like an exchange of love and gratitude with neighbors, friends, and family members […]
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