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Saturday, February 1, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 1, 2014
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National Freedom Day!

National Freedom Day!  On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed a resolution outlawing slavery. Later, the resolution was ratified by the states in December of 1865 and became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  Let freedom ring.
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 1, 2014
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Check list: What you need to know about Super Bowl XLV111

It’s Super Bowl weekend! The mother of all big games is tomorrow and folks are getting ready for the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. The kickoff will be around 3:25 p.m. PST on Fox. Also, there are those multi-million TV commercials, media, and other things that go right along with this huge money-making event. Super Bowl […]
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Friday, January 31, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 31, 2014
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Strong winds howling through Burbank

Strong cold winds are howling through Burbank right now. A wind advisory is in effect for Los Angeles County for 15-to-25 MPH winds with some gusts up to 50 MPH until tomorrow morning at  6.a.m. Burbank is definitely being wind-whipped this afternoon.  The temperature is dropping as well. The high today only in the low 60s — tonight, it will […]
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Friday, January 31, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 31, 2014
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Ground breaking for new Burbank hotel

Burbank is one step closer to getting a new hotel. Yesterday, a ceremonial ground breaking was held for the $40 million SpringHill Suites by Marriott on San Fernando Boulevard between Providencia and Santa Anita Streets adjacent to Downtown Burbank. Executives from R.D. Olson Development and  Marriott International joined some City of Burbank officials for the event, according to a news release. […]
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 30, 2014
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Gloomy skies with a chance of rain in the Media City

A change in the weather pattern. Overcast skies in the Media City today. We got a little sun this morning in Burbank — but the clouds rolled back in and are expected to hang around the rest of the day and evening. Also, there’s a 25 percent chance of rain. Not a big storm. Hey, if it’s only a few […]
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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Queen Latifah added to Super Bowl festivities

Entertainer and New Jersey native, Queen Latifah, is going to sing “America The Beautiful” during the pregame festivities for Sunday’s Super Bowl. The NFL and Fox Network made the announcement in a news release yesterday. Latifah’s performance and that of opera star, Renee Fleming, singing the national anthem will be televised before the game kickoff. Bruno Mars, whose album “Unorthodox […]
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Monday, January 27, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 27, 2014
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Latest: Local group interested in Los Angeles Sparks?

There are some rumblings about efforts underway to keep the Los Angeles Sparks in the Southland. That’s something many Sparks fans are hoping will happen and, to let their voices be heard, they’re signing a petition. During the first week of the month, word got out that an investment group, led by former NBC executive, Paula Madison,  had given up ownership […]
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Monday, January 27, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 27, 2014
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Grammys: Daft Punk, high ratings, and bloated commercial breaks

The French helmet-wearing duo, Daft Punk, are probably feeling pretty lucky today and for good reason. They walked away with some the biggest awards at the Grammys last night, including, Record of the Year for “Get Lucky,” Album of the Year for “Random Access Memories,” and for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. I have not heard their entire album, but  the […]
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Sunday, January 26, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 26, 2014
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Burbank Police investigating an attempted murder

A 22-year-old man is being held in the Burbank City Jail today after being arrested for attempted murder . Burbank Police respond to an emergency call of an assault in the 16oo block of West Alameda Avenue last night at around 7:30 p.m.  They found a male victim, on the sidewalk, with severe injuries to the upper body and head described […]
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