Fronnie Lewis

Friday, September 8, 2023

Actress Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home saved from the wrecking ball

The Brentwood home of legendary actress, Marilyn Monroe, is still standing at least for now. When word got out that the new owner of the 1929 Spanish Colonial had pulled a permit to demolish it, fans and officials sprang into action. The only home Marilyn Monroe ever owned by herself is located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive, which is in […]
Monday, August 28, 2023

El Segundo champs return home to celebrate Little League World Series victory

The El Segundo Little League champs got the superstar treatment when they arrived home Monday. On Sunday, the El Segundo kids won the Little League World Series title in a thriller. For most of the game, El Segundo had a comfortable lead over a tough Curacao team. Then it all changed. In the top of the fifth inning, Curacao shook […]
Monday, August 28, 2023

Get out the umbrellas, heat warning in Burbank and much of the Southland today

Excessive heat is blasting Burbank today, bringing out the umbrellas. Last Monday, folks here popped opened umbrellas to deal with lingering showers from what was left of tropical storm Hilary. A week later, umbrellas are being used as shields against a scorching sun. By 11 a.m. today, the temperature in the Media City had soared past 90 degrees. We’re expecting […]
Monday, August 21, 2023

Earthquake shakes up Southern California during stormy weather from Hilary

A double clean-up for some Southlanders today, after a moderate earthquake struck during the height of tropical storm Hilary. The shaking surprised many and rattled nerves already frayed by the stormy weather. The quake hit at 2:41 pm yesterday. The U.S. Geological Survey said it was located 4.3 miles southeast of Ojai. The shaking went on for several seconds and […]
Monday, August 21, 2023

Tropical storm Hilary drenches Burbank and much of the Southland with heavy rain

Remnants of tropical storm Hilary are wreaking havoc on the Pacific Northwest today after barreling thorough Southern California yesterday. Waves and waves of heavy rain pounded our region from Sunday morning until well past midnight, leaving behind mudslides, flash floods, and some power outages. It is the first tropical storm to hit the Southland in 84 years! Hilary churned in […]
Monday, July 24, 2023

“Barbie” doing a victory dance at the Box Office

“Barbie” blew up the box office on its opening weekend. The long-anticipated and much-hyped PG comedy broke records with a domestic haul of $162 million and $356 million worldwide. Based on the iconic Mattel doll, Warner Bros’ “Barbie” delivers a whimsical adventure about self-discovery. No other film came close to its tally, not even the R-rated and possible Oscar contender, […]
Friday, June 30, 2023

Downtown Burbank Arts Festival 2023 spotlights talented artists

A number of major events in the Media City this month, including the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival. San Fernando Blvd was closed to vehicle traffic between Magnolia Blvd and Olive Avenue, the weekend of June 3 and 4, from 11 am to 6 pm. The closure allowed thousands to visit more than 180 decorated booths filled with art work, jewelry, […]
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Superintendent Matt Hill on shaky ground with Burbank Board of Education

Burbank Schools Superintendent Matt Hill is not on the job this week. Instead, Hill is on paid administrative leave. The Burbank School Board made the dramatic move last week following a closed door special meeting a week ago, Wednesday , June 7. School Board Takes Action During Special Session In the meeting board members discussed what is listed on the […]