Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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Souring temperatures throughout the Southland today

Southland/Hot Temps— The summer heat is on! The temperatures are expected to sizzle throughout the Southland today. Even the coastal region will be in the warm 70s, with the lows in the 60s. The Los Angeles area will hit the 80s, while temperatures will climb into the 90s for the valleys and the triple digits in the Inland Empire. It […]

Monday, June 29, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 29, 2026

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The US Supreme Court issues a ruling on mail-in ballots

US Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots— The US Supreme Court took the steam out of President Trump’s attempt to derail mail-in ballots before the midterm elections this fall. The high court handed down a ruling today upholding states’ rights to count mail ballots as long as they are postmarked by Election Day and received within a period established […]

Saturday, June 27, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 27, 2026

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DGA members give the thumbs up to a new contract

DGA/New Contract Ratified— The last of the big three Hollywood entertainment unions has signed off on a new contract. The Directors Guild of America announced yesterday that its membership had overwhelmingly ratified a new agreement. Earlier this month, DGA President Christopher Nolan said this about the 4-year pact: “We entered this negotiation with three main priorities: secure our Health […]

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Highlights of the Obama Presidential Center opening and festivities

Chicago/Obama Presidential Center — The Obama Presidential Center is a monument to hope and change. At a pre-opening star-studded bash on June 18, Former President Barack Obama made it clear the center is not about lingering in the past. He said, “… we designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.” Instead, the goal is to inspire and nurture. “We […]

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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While you’re searching for summer travel deals scammers are looking for you

Travel/Summer Scams— Looking for a deal this summer, be careful, scammers are out to trick you out of your hard-earned money. While searching online for hotel and airfare discounts, keep an eye out for fake offers. “Scammers sometimes use paid ads and put their number alongside a well-known company’s name, or link to a website that only looks like it […]

Saturday, June 20, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 20, 2026

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The Powerball jackpot balloons to more than $300 million

Lottery/Powerball— The Powerball jackpot is huge!. It is now at least $302 million. The last time the jackpot for this game happened was more than a month ago, on May 2. That night, two players, one in Texas and another in Florida, split a $20 million prize. Powderball is played in 45 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. […]

Friday, June 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 19, 2026

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Juneteenth proclamation from CA Governor Gavin Newsom

Holidays/Juneteenth— Today is a holiday. For decades, African Americans (descendants of enslaved people in the US) have celebrated June 19 as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day. In 2021, then-President Joe Biden signed into law legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: […]

Saturday, June 13, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 13, 2026

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DGA tentative deal getting scrutinized by union members

DGA/Tentative Deal— Another important Hollywood agreement is being put to a membership vote. Yesterday, the National Board of the Directors Guild of America voted unanimously to send a tentative deal to the rank-and-file for a vote. The DGA reached an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on June 9. Like the new pacts of the Writers […]

Thursday, June 11, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 11, 2026

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Two Southland SuperLotto Plus players each win nearly $17,000

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot rolled over to $28 million after no ticket had all of the six winning numbers in last night’s draw. However, two Southland players did get very lucky with tickets missing just one digit– the Mega. Each one of those tickets is worth $16,851, according to the California Lottery. One hot money ticket was purchased […]