Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Thursday, March 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Sunny and warm on first day of spring in the Media City

The sun is shining and the temperature is warm on this the first day of spring in the Media City. The roses and other flowers are opening up, filling the air with color and fragrance. As lovely as it is — there is a nice change in the forecast for the next few days. Today’s high is expected to be around […]

Thursday, March 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Health Alert: A case of flea-borne typhus in Burbank

A case of flea-borne typhus discovered in Burbank. The Los Angeles County Vector Control has confirmed the case, according to a community bulletin sent out today by the city of Burbank. Endemic typhus fever (aka: murine typhus or flea-borne typhus) is a disease caused by a bacteria known as Rickettsia. The disease is not transmitted person to person. Infected fleas spread […]

Thursday, March 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Heads up: Burbank meeting, contest, and Nickelodeon project

Caltrans officials are hosting a special community meeting this evening to update the public on the 1-5 highway and Empire construction project in Burbank. The improvements include: Adding carpool lanes between Magnolia Blvd. and Buena Vista St. Constructing a new interchange at I-5 and Empire Ave. Reconstructing the Burbank Blvd. overcrossing and realigning ramps Elevating the railroad at Buena Vista […]

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Mediacityg -- Tom Huber owner of Otto's European Import & Deli 2320 West Clark Avenue Burbank 91506 March 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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No jackpot winner, but Burbank store still lucky

The $400 million Mega Millions jackpot is history. Two lottery ticket players in last night’s draw will split the money pot. For the first time, Florida has a Mega Millions jackpot winner, and the other player bought the winning ticket in Maryland. The hot numbers: 11, 19, 24, 33, 51, and the Mega Ball 7. California was not completely shut […]

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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Toyota agrees to pay $1.2 billion fine in criminal fraud case

A major setback for Toyota, one of the world’s most respected and trusted automakers. Today the U.S. Justice Department announced the Japanese automaker had agreed to pay a $1.2 billion fine in order to avoid a criminal fraud charge. This is the largest fine ever against an automaker. The criminal charge stems from an investigation into the sticky gas pedal/floor […]

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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Stones postpone concerts, Jagger pays tribute to deceased lover

Following the tragic death of Mick Jagger’s partner, L’Wren Scott, the The Rolling Stones have postponed 7 shows in Australia and New Zealand, according to Rolling Stone magazine. In a statement the Stones said they plan to “… reschedule these postponed shows at a later date.” Fashion designer and celebrity stylist, L’Wren Scott, was found dead in her New York City […]

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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New trailer for Disney’s “Maleficent”

Disney released the third trailer for its upcoming animation, “Maleficent,”today . The movie centers on the dark side of the classic fairytale, “Sleeping Beauty.” Angelina Jolie plays the baddy named “Maleficent” and this her story of how her pure heart got turned to stone and she became the most feared creature around. “Maleficent” opens in theaters May 30, 2014.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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Viacom and Google settle legal battle over YouTube

Viacom and Google have agreed to bury the hatchet, ending a seven-year landmark legal battle over YouTube. The companies announced today they had agreed to settle Viacom’s $1 billion dollar copyright infringement against Google out of court. Google has fought the case vigorously and one official says it has cost the search engine giant $100 million. Viacom filed the lawsuit […]

Monday, March 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 17, 2014

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St. Paddy’s Day, have a green celebration!

A lot of celebrating of St. Patrick’s Day in the Southland today. For some it’s not enough to just wear green and talk about the luck of the Irish. They need to celebration! Here in Burbank, the Irish pub, “The Snug,”4108 West Magnolia Boulevard, is throwing a major event with drinks, food, and a bagpiper on site starting at 5 […]