Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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City Buzz

A quake rattles Burbank and other parts of SoCal Some rocking, rolling, and shaking in the Southland late today. I was sitting in my car waiting for the red light to change at Glenoaks Boulevard and Olive Avenue, in front of the Burbank Central Library, when a 5.4 quake hit at 4:53 p.m. My cruiser rocked so much, I thought for a moment one of those cell […]

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Fireworks at the White House

Monday, July 5, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 5, 2010

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Welcome to Media City Groove

Yes, things are changing here. Media City Groove is the new name. Many of the elements of A Writer’s Groove will remain, while new ones are going to be added. Stay tuned.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 4, 2010

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Independence Day!

Message from President Obama regarding Independence Day Today we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of a great experiment, American democracy. In every corner of our country, we recall the valor and vision of patriots from Thirteen Colonies who declared independence from a powerful empire and gave birth to a […]

Saturday, July 3, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 3, 2010

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Entertainment: “Twilight” stars out promoting “Eclipse,” the new Wonder Woman, and Dodger Manny Ramirez donates rare Porsche

“Twilight” stars to view “Eclipse” movie with fans Photo: “Twilight” stars from Deadline.com/Hollywood Early numbers indicate “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” is going to rack up a huge money haul this July 4th holiday weekend. The third installment of the vampire/fantasy/love story film series debuted on Wednesday, June 30, with a gigantic $68.5 million domestic Box Office tally. On Thursday, the movie earned […]

Friday, July 2, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 2, 2010

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Shoplifting a serious problem at Burbank Kmart: Two cops shot in latest incident

It might be an ugly sign of the recession, but there have been two violent encounters involving suspected shoplifters at a major Burbank retail store in less than a week. The latest occurred today at around noon in front of the Kmart store at 1000 North San Fernando Road. The official Burbank police press release says:”Officers had taken the suspect into custody and were outside the […]

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 30, 2010

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City Buzz

Business is booming at one little shop in Burbank Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Customers waiting in line at Yogurtland in Downtown Burbank While many local businesses are struggling in this tough economy, Yogurtland is packing in the customers and making serious money! “Business is very good.” Jamileth Mendoza, a shift leader, told me with a broad smile as she worked behind the counter last Saturday, […]

Monday, June 28, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 28, 2010

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Entertainment News bits: Most powerful celebs, Oprah’s new reality show accused of cheating, and “Toy Story 3” still king at the Box Office

Some good and not-so-good news for Oprah The Forbes Magazine website calls Oprah Winfrey the queen of all media. Winfrey is number one on Forbes’ latest 100 richest and most powerful celebrities list. It’s not just the $315 million Winfrey earned last year that won her the top spot on this list. You gotta have huge media exposure and online presence to make […]

Saturday, June 26, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 26, 2010

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Downtown Burbank post office charges for after hours parking

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Downtown Burbank Post Office at 135 East Olive Avenue Businesses and city governments are finding all kinds of new ways to stick-up consumers with fees and extra charges these days. They blame it on the weak economy, but it just might be plan old greed. As of last Monday, June 21, the U.S. Post Office at 135 East […]