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Thursday, January 15, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 15, 2015

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In The News: January 15, 2015

The nominations were announced early this morning for the 2015 Academy of Awards. In the prestigious Best Picture category, several small quirky films and no blockbusters. American Sniper Birdman Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game Selma The Theory of Everything Whiplash “Birdman,” actor Michael Keaton’s comeback, and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” tied at nine for the most nominations. The […]

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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Attorney Vahe Hovanessian hopes to be elected to the Burbank School Board

Vahe Hovanessian wears a lot of hats. Community activist, volunteer, parent, and practicing attorney are some of them. Still, Hovanessian is out campaigning to convince the voters his experience and ideas are what are needed on the Burbank School Board. Hovanessian says he has a strong commitment to Burbank Unified School District. He attended Burbank schools and has a child in 1st […]

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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Updated: Election News: Burbank candidates forums and candidates announce endorsements

Got a question you want to ask one of the candidates running for office in the upcoming Burbank elections? The League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank is looking for questions from Burbankers to use for their candidates forums next Tuesday, January 20. League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank President, Thomas Carson, says the forums “… will provide the residents of […]

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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Will Rogers speaks out on why he’s running for Burbank City Council

Veteran journalist, Will Rogers, announced his candidacy for the Burbank City Council last August and he has been campaigning hard ever since. A strong believer in door knocking, Rogers has visited thousands of Burbank homes over the past several months. In his responses to the questions I emailed to all of the city council candidates, Rogers talks about what he […]

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $246 million & $326 million jackpot winner goes public

The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to $246 million for tonight’s draw, but that’s not the lottery story getting the most media chatter. In the media spotlight right now, a retired New York school principal who won the November 4 , 2014 jackpot of $326 million! Yeah, the odds of winning are long — but someone does WIN! Yesterday a […]

Monday, January 12, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 12, 2015

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Updated: Dr. Armond Aghakhanian is campaigning for a seat on the Burbank School Board

Dr. Armond Aghakhanian is a parent and a teacher campaigning for one of three open seats on the Burbank School Board in the 2015 city elections. Dr. Aghakhanian has more than a decade of experience in education and business. He has an MBA and a Doctorate in Education. Aghakhanian is making a second run for the Burbank Board of Education. In […]

Monday, January 12, 2015

(l-r) Hosts of the 72nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony on NBC, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 12, 2015

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In The News: January 12, 2015

A big night for the celebs who were able take home gold and or shine at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills last night. Funny ladies, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, hosted the glitzy affair for the third and reportedly last time. Their jokes and zingers were not as funny as in years past, but the […]

Sunday, January 11, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 11, 2015

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Updated: Rain, umbrellas, and 2015 Golden Globe Awards in the Southland

It’s a rainy Sunday in the Southland. Not a storming pounding rain, but strong enough to need an umbrella. In Burbank, light rain is falling this morning. The high only in the 60s in the Media City. The rain is expected to taper off as the day goes on, but there is still a threat of a shower or […]

Saturday, January 10, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 10, 2015

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UPdated: Cloudy skies and rain for the weekend in the Media City

Updated: 9:15 a.m. Raindrops falling in Burbank. Get that umbrella out! Weather forecasters are predicting a mixed bag for the weekend. Mostly cloudy skies with some sunshine possible today and a chance of showers in the Media City. We might get some raindrops this morning, but most likely the light rain will fall in the afternoon when the chance of […]