Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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Crime Alert: Suspects arrested in Burbank for alleged copper wire theft

The price of copper is on the rise and so apparently is copper wire theft. Today Burbank Police announced the arrest of three suspects in what appears to be a very creative copper wire theft ring. Last Friday, the suspects reportedly showed up at a home in Burbank claiming to be with the local cable company, Charter Communications. They were wearing […]

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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News & General Info

Strong earthquake rocks the East Coast

Some folks along the East Coast today got a feel for what it’s like living here in earthquake country. A quake, reportedly at least 5.8, struck about 80 miles from Washington D.C. in Virginia at around 2 p.m. EDT. The earthquake prompted evacuations from New York to Boston to Philadelphia to D.C. The Los Angeles Times website has more on this surprise shaker on the East Coast […]

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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City releases statement on controversial Burbank Recycle Center

Lately, the Burbank City Council has been peppered with tough questions from residents about the status and alleged mismanagement of the Burbank Recycle Center over on South Flower Street. This is not the first time rumors have been flying about something “not right” going on at the center. Yesterday, the City of Burbank put out a statement about the center and its […]

Sunday, August 21, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 21, 2011

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Guest Blogger: Garden Guru on summer care of citrus trees part two

As I walk my Golden Retriever through my neighborhood here in Sun Valley, I’ve noticed a rash of mold and mildew on citrus. Here’s the deal. With the sudden heat and the colder nights and mornings, mildew spots are appearing on your citrus. How do you solve the problem? First, do not water the foliage in the evenings and also […]

Sunday, August 21, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 21, 2011

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“The Help” gets promoted to top spot at box office

“The Help” got a boost to number one at the domestic box office with a weekend estimate of $20 million. The comedy-drama is about a young southern white woman and her relationship with the black “help” during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Octavia Spencer star. “The Help” is based on the 2009 bestselling novel […]

Sunday, August 21, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 21, 2011

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Guest Blogger: New vs. old

Do you like the word ‘new’? Usually, when something is new, it is good. Whether it’s a new item or new thought, it often makes people feel good to have new things. A lot of areas in the United States have the word ‘new’ attached to them, like New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and New Orleans. The […]

Saturday, August 20, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 20, 2011

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Be-Boppin’ in Magnolia Park today

Another street party in Burbank today. Be-Boppin’ in the Park is set to get underway at 3 p.m. on Magnolia Boulevard, between Hollywood Way and California Street. This is the fifth year for this festival of vintage and classic cars, music, food, and community scene. They’re expecting somewhere around 15 thousand people to show up for this street party, according to […]

Saturday, August 20, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 20, 2011

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Flashback: Party of the Century in Burbank

Friday, August 19, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 19, 2011

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Talk of the Town: Burbank City Attorney’s retirement party e-mail

Quite a bit of talk in B-town about the fairytale-like e-mail announcement sent out to all Burbank City employees yesterday. The e-mail invited folks to save two upcoming dates, September 29 and October 28, for bashes honoring the retirement of controversial Burbank City Attorney, Dennis Barlow. While the invite probably got chuckles from some — it got scorn from others who […]