Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Thursday, August 16, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 16, 2012

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Summer dreams and the Mega Millions jackpot hits $45 million

Feeling lucky? Dreaming of hitting the big one or just getting some extra cash to cruise through the rest of the summer? You might be able to pick up some dough in the Mega Millions lottery. The jackpot is at least $45 million for tomorrow’s draw. For as little as one dollar for a single Mega Millions ticket, you might […]

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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Talk of the Town: Omar Rodriguez settlement and discontent in the BPD

A lot of folks want to know the details of the settlement handed to former Burbank Police Lieutenant, Omar Rodriguez, by the city of Burbank. And rightly so. Rodriguez was fired in April 2010, after filing a 2009 lawsuit with several minority Burbank police officers, complaining of illegal activity in the department, including discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit and the fallout […]

Monday, August 13, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 13, 2012

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News & General Info

Heat wave continues: Another excessive heat warning

A relentless heat wave continues to bake Burbank and the rest of the Southland. A hot air mass is hovering over the region. An excessive heat warning went into effect this morning through late evening for portions of the valleys and mountains in So Cal. Yesterday the high hit 100 again in B-town and we can expected it to be […]

Friday, August 10, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 10, 2012

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Talk of the Town: School board appointment controversy

A lot of chatter in B-town and on the Internet about the appointment of Burbank Police Lieutenant, John Dilibert, as an interim school board member — to complete the term of Debbie Kukta — who recently stepped down to take the interim position of city treasurer. Lt. Dilibert narrowly won out over former Park, Recreation, Community Services board member/chair and political strategist, […]

Friday, August 10, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 10, 2012

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News & General Info

Another scorcher! Cooling center hours extended in Burbank

Another blazing hot day in Burbank. The forecast is for a high of at least 100 today and for a sizzling weekend, too. Meanwhile, the city of Burbank is extending the hours of one of its cooling centers — due to the continued heat wave: “Now that the extreme high temperatures are expected to continue through Sunday, the City is […]

Thursday, August 9, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 9, 2012

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News & General Info

The heat is on as the temperature reaches 100 in Burbank!

Fans and air conditioners are working at full throttle as Burbank hit 100 degrees at 1 p.m. this afternoon. This heat wave is not letting up. If you have to go outside — wear protection and keep a bottle of water handy.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 9, 2012

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News & General Info

Burbank Community YMCA gets big money donation

The Burbank Community YMCA has received a $250,000 commitment from the Cusumano family — owners of the large commercial and residential property firm, Cusumano Real Estate Group. The Burbank Y made the announcement on Tuesday in a news release. “The Cusumanos’ generous donation will go a long way in supporting the Y’s work—even beyond the needed building improvements,” JC Holt, […]

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 8, 2012

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UPDATED: Earthquake: Did you feel it?

12:20 p.m. Wednesday More rattling and rolling in So Cal — and again, most of it near Yorba Linda. At around 9:33 a.m. this morning, a 4.5 quake near that city — followed by a 3.4 shaker also not far from Yorba Linda. No reports of damage or injuries, but probably a lot of frayed nerves in that town. Did […]

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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Heat watch in the Southland: Cooling centers open in Burbank

The temperatures are soaring in the Southland and that has prompted an excessive heat watch for Los Angeles County. Today in Burbank the high reach 100! The weather is expected to remain very hot with an increase in humidity; these factors will create “… a prolonged period of well above normal and possibly dangerous heat beginning Wednesday and continue through […]