Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Saturday, December 17, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, December 17, 2022

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Changing of the Guard at Burbank City Hall

Burbank is preparing for the changing of the guard in leadership at City Hall. Five newly elected officials will be sworn in Monday, December 19 and all but one will be serving a first term. The Burbank City Council voted unanimously to accept the final results of the November 8 General Municipal Election at its meeting last Tuesday. Those […]

Saturday, December 17, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, December 17, 2022

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Black Angus Steakhouse makes major move in Burbank

The headquarters for the Black Angus Steakhouse restaurants is now located in Burbank. Black Angus Steakhouse is a popular restaurant in Downtown Burbank. Recently, the corporate office for the restaurant chain took over 3,000-square-feet of space at 111 N. 1st Street a short distance away. Burbank Economic Development Manager, Mary Hamzoian, says the benefits are twofold. “We saw this as […]

Sunday, November 6, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 6, 2022

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Politics and Issues

Historic Burbank City Council race is down to the wire

The race is in the home stretch for three seats on the Burbank City Council. The five candidates on the November 8 ballot are all women for the first time. Historic for the Media City. The development stirs excitement among some and a bit of anxiety for others over what a female majority on the city council will mean. Since […]

Thursday, November 3, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 3, 2022

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Politics and Issues

Three candidates vying for Burbank City Clerk in November 8 Election 2022

For the first time in a decade, Burbank is getting a new City Clerk. Voters will decide who that will be in the upcoming November 8 election. The position opened up when City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, decided not to run for re-election but for a seat on the city council instead. The City Clerk is a vital position at Burbank City […]

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2022

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Politics & Issues

Media City Buzz: Big changes ahead for Burbank as a second councilmember bows out of the 2022 election

Mayor Jess Talamantes’ decision not to run for re-election opens the door for big changes in Burbank. Over the years, many residents have burned my ears with complaints about the city council and how it handles major issues and controversies. It’s a fact; City Council votes affect the quality of life of the 100-thousand plus people who call the Media […]

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 9, 2022

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Media City Buzz: Multicultural Arts Festival denied access to a Burbank park

Burbank High School is the new site of the Elevate Burbank Multicultural Arts Festival on Saturday Aug. 20. Kudos to the Burbank Unified School District Board for stepping up and making this happen. Nevertheless, it is disappointing to hear foot dragging by the Burbank City Attorney’s Office pretty much derailed the initial plan to host the free, family-friendly event in […]

Thursday, August 4, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 4, 2022

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Burbank Scene

National Night Out a big success in Burbank

A big turnout for the Burbank Police sponsored National Night Out 2022. The event began at 5:30 p.m. last Tuesday, Aug. 2, when the temperature was still above 80 degrees. Despite the heat they came, some pushing strollers with dogs on leashes and kids in tow. Burbank PD estimates the crowd at around 750. “For the second year in a […]

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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City of Burbank announces interim police chief

City of Burbank announces new interim police chief. City Manager, Justin Hess, selected Deputy Police Chief, Michael Albanese , for the job, according to a new release put out last Friday, June 4. The move follows the decision by Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, to retire next month. Albanese joined the department in 2010 as patrol captain. In 2015, he moved […]

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Police Chief Scott LaChasse photo courtesy City of Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 2, 2021

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Politics and Issues

Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse stepping down

Burbank Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, stepping down after 11 1/2 years on the job. LaChasse is retiring next month. The announcement appeared in a news release from the City of Burbank put out on Thursday, May 27. The police chief’s departure has been floating around in the rumor mill for some time, but now it’s official. Law Enforcement and Security […]