Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, November 9, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 9, 2009

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UPDATED 11/11/09: Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr to retire!

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove —Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr I don’t know if he was pushed or he volunteered, but Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr is heading for the door. The announcement appeared a short while ago on the Burbank city website. It comes almost a week after that volatile council meeting where Councilman David Gordon called for an […]

Sunday, November 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 8, 2009

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A Christmas classic wins the Box Office derby

It’s a little early for me to be getting into the Christmas mood, but that was not the case for ticket buyers at the nation’s movie theaters. Disney’s new version of “A Christmas Carol” scored the biggest haul at the Box Office this weekend, collecting somewhere around $31 million, to become the number one film in the country. This 3-D take on the […]

Saturday, November 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 7, 2009

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President Obama praises the heroes and honors the victims of the tragedy at Ft.Hood

White House file Photo/Chuck Kennedy — 11/06/09 The investigation continues today into that deadly mass shooting on the U.S. Army base, Fort Hood, last Thursday. Military officials say 13 people were killed and more than two dozen others injured. The rampage ended when the alleged gunman, Army Major Nidal M. Hasan, was severely wounded. While the suspected shooter and many of the victims recover in the hospital, investigators are trying to piece […]

Friday, November 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 6, 2009

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Time for serious change in Burbank

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Councilman David Gordon and Vice-Mayor/Council Member Anja Reinke at the Tuesday November 3, 2009, council meeting. Reverberations from last Tuesday’s Burbank City Council meeting are still shaking the town and probably will continue to do so for some time. That should really come as no surprise to anyone who was there or watched it […]

Sunday, November 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 1, 2009

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King of Pop dances to top of the Box Office

Even in death, the late superstar, Michael Jackson, can still generate millions of dollars in ticket sales. The legendary entertainer’s behind the scenes documentary, “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” thrilled enough moviegoers to become the number one film in the country this weekend. The Jackson flick debuted with an estimated $21.3 million, falling short of some expectations, but still winning the domestic Box Office derby just the […]

Saturday, October 31, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 31, 2009

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It’s Halloween! Enjoy, but be careful out there.

Photos: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove— Burbank

Friday, October 30, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 30, 2009

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UPDATED 11/02/09: Tragedy strikes the Burbank Police Department

Photo 11/01/09: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove —Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters where the flags are flying at half-staff in remembrance of Sgt. Neil Thomas Gunn, Sr. The Burbank Police Department has taken some pretty big hits lately from lawsuits, investigations, low morale, scandal and now the apparent suicide of one of its patrol officers. According to a press release put out by […]

Monday, October 26, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 26, 2009

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UPDATED 10/29/09:New developments about the Burbank Police Commission

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove. (From left to right) Commissioner James Etter’s empty chair, Chairman Robert Frutos, Commissioner Claudia Bonis, and Commissioner /Vice-Chairman Nathan Rubinfeld at the October 14 police commission meeting. There’s a good chance James Etter’s chair will be vacant at this Wednesday’s special Burbank Police Commission Meeting. Commissioner Etter walked out of the police commission meeting on October 14, after complaining […]

Sunday, October 25, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 25, 2009

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A fright movie scares up big bucks at the Box Office

“Paranormal Activity” has become the little movie that could. This weekend, it leaped into the number one spot, leaving a pack of competitors far behind. “Paranormal Activity” rang up an estimated $22 million to become the top movie in the country. In five weeks, the spooky story of a couple haunted in their home by a demonic presence has scored over $60 million. The horror/thriller reportedly was produced […]