Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Thursday, July 26, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 26, 2012

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Taking the oath of office

Burbank’s new city clerk and city treasurer are on the job after being sworn into office during last Tuesday’s city council meeting by Deputy City Clerk Susan Domen. City Clerk Zizette Mullins and City Treasurer Debbie Kukta were appointed by the city council during a special meeting last month. Mullins and Kukta will “… serve the final ten months of their […]

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $52 million

No one hit the big one in the Mega Millions lottery draw last night. So the jackpot jumped to $52 million. The winning numbers: 5, 9, 38, 46, 51, and the Mega ball 5. One ticket bought in California had all but the Mega — it’s worth $587, 468! The next draw is Friday, July 27, after ticket sales close […]

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 24, 2012

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Judge hands down stiff sentence to killer of a Burbank police officer

A collective sigh of relief in B-town today after the killer of Burbank Police Officer, Matthew Pavelka, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, as part of a plea bargain to avoid the death penalty. This morning during a hearing, 28-year-old David Garcia reportedly pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the shooting death of Officer […]

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 24, 2012

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News & General Info

Coyote warning in Burbank

Watch out for coyotes, especially if you live in or near the hillside area of Burbank. A community bulletin sent out by the city today and posted on its website, reminds folks that during the warm weather months — coyotes will venture down from the Verdugo Mountains into some of the local neighborhoods. They may be pests sometimes, but coyotes […]

Monday, July 23, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 23, 2012

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President Obama meets victims of Colorado theater shooting

President Obama visited some of the victims of that tragic theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado and their families yesterday. At the University of Colorado Hospital, Obama chatted with victim Allie Young and hugged her friend Stephanie Davies — who is credited with keeping Young alive after she was shot. Twelve moviegoers were killed and around 58 wounded when a gunman […]

Friday, July 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012

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AMC theatres stepping up security and banning costumes in the wake of Colorado shooting

Like many movie complexes across the nation today, the AMC theatres in Burbank have boosted the level of security. By the way, if you’re planning on going to an AMC screening this weekend of “The Dark Knight Rises,” don’t wear a costume. The AMC has banned the wearing of costumes by moviegoers. The details are in this statement put out […]

Friday, July 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012

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“The Dark Knight Rises” tragedy: Statement from President Obama

Tragedy in Colorado. Authorities are saying a lone gunman opened fire during a midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado — at least 12 people were killed and 38 injured. The suspect has been tentatively identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. Witnesses say tear gas was tossed into the theater before the gunfire erupted. This morning the White […]

Thursday, July 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 19, 2012

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“The Dark Knight Rises” hot movie ticket

“The Dark Knight Rises” doesn’t open until after midnight, but this superhero flick has already racked up an a huge $25 million in advanced ticket sales as of yesterday. This is supposed to be the final installment of a Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan. It started with “Batman Begins” (2005) and then followed with The Dark Knight” (2008). No […]

Thursday, July 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 19, 2012

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Burbank begins search for a new permanent police chief

The search is on for a new permanent police chief in the city of Burbank. The announcement was made this morning in a press release, in which Interim Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, received generous praise from City Manager, Mike Flad: “… Chief LaChasse did an incredible job stabilizing a department in crisis.” Scott LaChasse came aboard as interim police […]