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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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Dr. Jane Goodall 2013 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal

Legendary scientist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, is the Grand Marshal for the 2013 Tournament of Roses festivities. The big announcement was made today in Pasadena. “We selected our theme, ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ with Dr. Goodall in mind as Grand Marshal,” said Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby in a PR newswire release.  “The theme can be interpreted as […]
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Updated: Burbank teacher honored as 2012 National Teacher of the Year

Burbank teacher, Rebecca Mieliwocki, was honored as the 2012 National Teacher of the Year by President Obama at the White House today. The 7th grade English teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School brought along her parents who are both public school teachers as well. President Obama praised Mieliwocki as one of the best: “When kids finish a year in Rebecca’s […]
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Monday, April 23, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 23, 2012
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Ricki Lake’s new book hits store shelves

Actress and TV talk show host, Ricki Lake, has had plenty of life drama. In her new memoir, “Never say never: Finding a life that fits,” Lake shares the lessons learned from a painful childhood, weight issues, divorce, and the struggle to find a comfort level in her own skin. “Never say never” hit stores last week. Lake is out […]
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Monday, April 23, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 23, 2012
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“Think Like a Man” Number 1 at the box office

A surprise at the domestic box office. The big sci-fi hit, “The Hunger Games” got kicked to the curb this weekend by romantic comedy, “Think Like a Man.” After four consecutive weeks in the number one spot, “The Hunger Games” got dethroned by “Think Like a Man, ” which pulled in $33.6 million on its debut weekend, according to the […]
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 22, 2012
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Celebrate Earth Day 2012

It’s Earth Day. Show the planet some love . Protect the environment and cherish all living things. More on what you can do to give kudos to our planet at the Earthday.org website.  
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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