Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Saturday, April 21, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 21, 2012

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A sunny day, but rain is in the forecast for Burbank

It’s a chilly morning with mist and fog in some parts of the Media City. The forecast is for sunny skies and temps in the upper 80s later on, however, rain is predicted by mid-week. A cooling trend begins tomorrow with more April showers by Wednesday. We’ve have several storm systems roll through the Southland this month and apparently another […]

Friday, April 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 20, 2012

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Can You Dig It? New paint job at Nickelodeon in Burbank

The new paint job for the Nickelodeon Animation Studio on Olive Avenue is definitely eye catching. The nearby Nickelodeon parking structure/adjacent building got the same treatment. This studio produces kid friendly animated series like “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “The Fairly OddParents.” A short while ago, Burbank City Council member Emily Gabel-Luddy brought up Nick’s new look at a council meeting and […]

Thursday, April 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Bobcat spotted in the Burbank area

Freelance photographer Terje “Terry” Canavarro had a close encounter with a bobcat in the Burbank area. Terry took these photos of the wildcat in brush, above Forest Lawn Drive, near the Oakwood Apartments complex. He says he spotted this bobcat prowling around yesterday morning. It showed little fear of him, but just “… went on with its business.” This is […]

Thursday, April 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Mega Millions jackpot is up to $65 million

It’s not a record breaker, but a sizable jackpot is up for grabs in tomorrow’s Mega Millions draw. The money pot for that lottery game is at $65 million. No one hit the double-M jackpot in last Tuesday’s draw. Those winning numbers: 1, 16, 24, 32, 48, and the Mega Ball 2. The next draw is Friday, April 20 at […]

Thursday, April 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Big event at the Burbank Recycle Center

The Burbank Recycle Center, over at 500 South Flower Street, is planning a fun-packed family fair for this Saturday, April 21. As you might expect, the team there will be offering environmentally helpful things like document shredding, mulch and compost giveaway, free reusable bags along with live music, food trucks, exhibits, cute animals to thrill the kids, face painting, games, […]

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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Spring sizzles in the Media City

Get ready for some spring sizzle — as in some very warm temps. The high is expected to be around 80 today, but by Saturday it could hit 95 in B-town! So break out the sunglasses, flip flops, and shorts. Time to groove in the sunshine.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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Burbank on Parade highlights

A special slide show of last Saturday’s terrific Burbank on Parade is now in the middle column of this website. The SnapShots feature displays highlights — more than 70 photos of the parade action and the parade goers. Check it out.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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Midnight tonight is the tax deadline

The dreaded tax deadline is here. You have until midnight to get those 2011 tax forms finished and either e-filed or in the mail. If you plan on dropping your tax returns off at a U.S. Post Office after normal hours may sure you do so at a location that has extended hours today, therefore, providing that all important April […]

Monday, April 16, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 16, 2012

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg rock Coachella

Thousands of music fans got a treat last night when Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg took to the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival out in the desert town of Indio. Inland Empire music reporter, Vanessa Franko, says it was a huge set, which will be remembered and talked about for a good while. The rap/hip hop […]