Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Thursday, April 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 3, 2014

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David Letterman announces surprise retirement from “Late Show”

The late night TV talk show landscape is about to change again. In a surprise announcement today, veteran talker, David Letterman, says he’s calling it quits in 2015 when his contract expires. Letterman announced his retirement today in front of a studio audience before Thursday’s taping of the CBS “Late Show” in the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City’s Times […]

Thursday, April 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 3, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Marlon Brando

“Never confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your talent.” — Marlon Brando Actor April 3, 1924 — July 1, 2004

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Pizza Studio opening soon in Burbank

The Quizno’s sandwich fast food outlet near the intersection of West Magnolia Boulevard and North Hollywood Way in Burbank is getting new life as a Pizza Studio. This is a high-profile location, right across from the always busy Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Despite the primo address, the Quizno’s had struggled for some time — you rarely saw more than one […]

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Rain falling in Burbank and other parts of Southland

The first wave of a second storm began moving through Burbank shortly after midnight. It’s a cold light rain that is falling now in the Media City. Not a lot of rain is expected, but folks up in the Colby Fire burn areas of Glendora and Azusa have been told to be on the alert for possible mud and debris […]

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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Storm clouds gather over Burbank

There is a pretty good chance of rain tonight in Burbank. This evening the wind kicked up and dark clouds rolled in. A storm is moving into the Southland tonight bringing the potential for rain through tomorrow. The high today in the Media City barely reached the low 60s — more cool temperatures in store for Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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News & General Info

Watch out for that fake earthquake warning

Earthquakes are serious business in the Southland. The shaking has continued almost non-stop since that 5.1 sizeable quake struck near La Habra last Friday night causing some damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says there have been hundreds of aftershocks. This morning, there were a couple of 2.5 tremors and a 3.0 shaker in the area of Friday’s moderate quake. Understandably, some folks […]

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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April Fool’s Day — Have a good laugh

“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” Mark Twain

Monday, March 31, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 31, 2014

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“Noah” rolls over the competition to win box office race

Like a mighty flood, “Noah,” rolled right over the competition in theaters to win the domestic box office derby. The final numbers came out today and they show “Noah” debuted in the top spot with $43.7 million. The film beat expectations and the doomsday predictions of critics. Russell Crowe plays the biblical character ,Noah, who builds an ark to […]

Monday, March 31, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 31, 2014

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Mega Millions lucky ticket sold in Burbank

No one won the $15 million jackpot in last Friday’s Mega Millions lottery draw, but a ticket purchased in Burbank did score a six-figure payday! That ticket had five of the winning numbers: 2, 3, 9, 50, and 73, but not the Mega Ball 12. That ticket is still a big winner. It’s worth $344, 779! The lucky ticket was […]