Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Friday, March 13, 2020

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- City Hall 275 East Olive Avenue Burbank June 24, 2017

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 13, 2020

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City of Burbank taking steps in wake of coronavirus crisis

The City of Burbank is taking steps in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Late yesterday, Public Information Officer, Simone McFarland, sent out a news release about the pandemic. Read it here. City of Burbank Taking Steps to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus (Declares a State of Emergency) BURBANK, CA (March 12, 2020) – As Coronavirus cases continue to increase […]

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Burbank Housing Rights Worshop to be held in Downtown Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 13, 2020

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Housing rights workshop to be held in Burbank

Alert for tenants in Burbank! A housing rights workshop is coming up very soon. The workshop will be Monday, February 24, 2020. The location is the Community Services Building, 150 North Third Street, room 104, in Downtown Burbank. The event will run from 6-to-8pm. If interested, you need to RSVP 800-477-5977 ext.1104 TTY 213-201-0867. The event is sponsored by the […]

Monday, January 13, 2020

Don't Sign Petition/Mailer from January 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 13, 2020

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Confusion and controversy over Burbank petition

Voters are facing a lot of confusion and controversy over a Burbank petition. At the center of the controversy is the proposed La Terra North 777 Front Street project, which the Burbank City Council unanimously approved last month. The petition seeks to put the brakes on the mixed-use Downtown Burbank project through a referendum ballot measure for the upcoming November […]

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

FLLewis/ Media City G -- Tony's Bella Vista site 3116 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank January 8, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 8, 2020

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Bella Vista restaurant site in Burbank sells for big bucks

Tony’s Bella Vista restaurant site in Burbank sells for big bucks. The Burbank Leader made the announcement on Wednesday reporting the sale price as $2.9 million. After more than 30 years, the popular Italian restaurant closed its doors last June. The property is located at 3116 West Magnolia Blvd in Magnolia Park. The loss is deeply felt. The restaurant is […]

Friday, January 3, 2020

Photo: FLLewis/MediaCityG ---- "Rise Up" from the City of Burbank wins Leishman Public Spirit Award at Rose Parade in Pasadena January 1, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 3, 2020

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Rose Parade float winner on display in Burbank

Rose Parade float winner on display in Burbank today. “Rise Up” won the 2020 Leishman Public Spirit Award for the most outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial float builder in the 131st Tournament of Roses Parade, on Wednesday, January 1. Burbank has won numerous awards at the Rose Parade, however, this is the first time it has taken home the […]

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Photo: FLLewis / Mediacityg -- Your CBD Store Burbank at 3106 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank April 27, 2019

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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New shops on Magnolia Blvd. — some with issues

New shops on Magnolia Blvd. — some with issues. Your CBD Store Burbank opened its doors at 3106 West Magnolia Blvd. late last month. It’s part of a chain of affiliate stores in more than 25 states. There are reportedly 7 such stores in California. On the website, it says “CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in the cannabis […]

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Photo: FLewis / Media City G -- Painted Lady butterfly searches for nectar among the blooms in Burbank March 8, 2019

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 9, 2019

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Updated: Painted Lady butterflies spotted in Burbank

UPDATED March 14, 2019: Several days after putting up this post, butterfly sightings continue in the Media City. This morning, I took more snapshots of the lovely visitors. Painted Lady butterflies spotted in Burbank. Clusters of the black, white, and orange butterflies fluttered about in the Media District, near Edison Road and Alameda Avenue, on Friday, March 8. Our extremely […]

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Police Chief Scott LaChasse photo courtesy City of Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 19, 2018

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Politics and Issues

A call for Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse to resign

A call for Burbank Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, to resign. It comes from Burbank Police Commissioner and Attorney, David Diamond. I have met with Diamond after receiving emails from him about his decision. Diamond is adamant that the Chief should step down for a number reasons. Diamond is serving his first term on the Burbank Police Commission. He was appointed […]

Monday, September 10, 2018

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Former Pinup Girl Boutique 3606 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank September 3, 2018

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 10, 2018

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Update on former Pinup Girl Boutique location in Magnolia Park

What’s happening in the former Pinup Girl Boutique at 3606 West Magnolia Blvd? Well, it depends on who you ask. A company called Quanta has moved into the location, after its business license application was approved by the City of Burbank in early summer. Quanta’s owner Eric Rice The license is for office space only, but the owner, Eric Rice, […]