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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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It’s going to be a hot one in the Media City

You’ll need sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and all that today in the Media City. The high is expected to hit triple digits!!  At 8 a.m. — the temperature had already climbed to 75.  More sizzling temps are predicted for the week. The long hot summer days are here, sigh. Crank up the air conditioner.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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Burbank to participate in National Night Out event

The 29th annual National Night Out kicks off from coast to coast tonight. Burbank will take part in this crime and drug prevention event. This is how a Burbank Police news release described it: “National Night Out is a nationwide, one-night rally, where citizens and law enforcement join forces to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Last year, over 1,100 […]
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
By Guest Blogger Sunday, August 5, 2012
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Jean Youn: Olympic games, medals, and finding happiness

The London Olympiad is in full swing. Are you watching and enjoying the Olympic games? When I see the happy, smiling faces of the athletes who have won gold medals, I think they look like the happiest people in the world. Then, the Times in Great Britain took a survey of their readers’ opinions. One of the survey questions was […]
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Friday, August 3, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 3, 2012
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“CSI: Las Vegas” shooting in Burbank

Police yellow tape and crime scene investigators at Frank’s Restaurant on West Olive Avenue here in Burbank today. There were criminalists on the scene, but not from any local law enforcement agency. It’s part of the filming of an episode of the long running TV crime drama, “CSI: Las Vegas.” The shoot began on Thursday and is expected to wrap […]
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
By Guest Blogger Thursday, August 2, 2012
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Garden Guru: Summer plant maintenance

Spring is the most popular time for gardeners to flock to their favourite nursery to shop for their gardens, raised bed, and hanging basket gardening. Here comes the summer heat and those spring annuals are getting a little “tired” looking and need a boost of care. Wait, just to clarify. Annual bedding plants(for instance petunias, marigolds, cosmos,pansies,  and snapdragons ), start […]
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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Lady Gaga and other celebrities to shine at art exhibit

Lady Gaga and other celebrity portraits such as Steven Tyler, Elizabeth Taylor, and Prince will be on display this evening at the opening of a solo exhibit by local artist Rosalind “Roz” Williams at the ArtLife Gallery Plaza El Segundo 720-B South Allied Way, El Segundo 90245 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. For more information, call the gallery (310) 938-2511.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Body of missing FBI agent found in Burbank area

The more than two month search for missing FBI agent Stephen Ivens reportedly has ended tragically in the Burbank area. Ivens’ family has held onto hope that he might still be alive even though he was last seen on May 10, 2012. The FBI and a number of local agencies, including Burbank Police, were involved in the intense search for […]
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Monday, July 30, 2012
By Guest Blogger Monday, July 30, 2012
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Jean Youn: The Olympic spirit and your life journey

2012 London Olympiad has begun. The best athletes from all over the world will compete for medals in various events. Every single athlete must be the best in their countries and must have cherished ardent wishes and dreams. I mean wishes like “If I win a gold, silver or bronze medal…” Do you use the word “If” frequently? It is the […]
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Friday, July 27, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 27, 2012
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Huge classic car show in Downtown Burbank on Saturday

All sorts of hot rides, from vintage to sporty to exotic, will be taking center stage tomorrow at the Downtown Burbank Car Classic in a six block stretch of San Fernando Boulevard. Some of the 200 prized vehicles on display have movie or TV credits such as “… the V8 Ford Mustang fastback driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film […]
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