Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Sunday, January 19, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 19, 2025

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Red flag warnings and wildfire update

The City of Burbank is urging everyone to be on the alert as strong wind conditions return starting tomorrow. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, through 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Weather watchers predict Santa Ana winds will increase tomorrow, bringing the threat of damaging winds gusting from 60 to […]

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Burbank issues warning about rental price gouging during emergencies

The City of Burbank is urging residents to be on the alert for price gouging. The city sent out the alert message yesterday saying it has received “complaints and concerns regarding price gouging, specifically rental rate gouging” since the wildfire disaster began Tuesday, January 7, in the Southland. Also, the governor’s office has issued an emergency declaration making it […]

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Burbank City Council set to hold first official meeting of 2025

The Burbank City Council kicks off January with its first official meeting of 2025 today. The council has gone through some changes. Last month, at the reorganization meeting on December 16, Vice-Mayor Nikki Perez (sitting in photo) was selected by council members as the new mayor. Perez has deep roots in the Media City. Mayor Perez, a Burbank native She […]

Sunday, January 12, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 12, 2025

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Mourning former President Jimmy Carter

Flags at Burbank City Hall remain at half-staff as part of the mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The former commander-in-chief died last month on December 29 at the age of 100. The following day, the Media City announced that as a tribute to the former president from Plains, Georgia, flags would be lowered to half-staff for 30 days. Last […]

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Wind and fire in SoCal

A rare and treacherous windstorm is expected to batter the Southland for a second day. So far, at least two dead and incredible destruction. A report here. Also, no fires are burning in Burbank at this time, however, officials are encouraging everyone in the city to stay alert and prepared. There are currently NO evacuation orders or […]

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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High wind warnings for Burbank and the Southland

Major wind episode whipping through Burbank and much of the Southland today. Malibu, Burbank & Pasadena among those with extreme wind threat: Life threatening, damaging wind event for Southern California Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. This is a helpful graphic to show you what you can do to prepare: expect powerlines and trees down for sure. This… pic.twitter.com/bk73G0Ic3w — […]

Monday, January 6, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 6, 2025

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Actress Demi Moore a big winner at Golden Globes 2025

Today, actress Demi Moore is celebrating her first award win in a career that spans more than 45 years. Last night, Moore picked up the Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a motion picture for “The Substance.” In an emotional speech, Moore thanked those who continued to believe in her, after being dismissed by some as just […]

Saturday, January 4, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 4, 2025

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Burbank continues its winning trend at the Pasadena Rose Parade 2025

Another winner for the City of Burbank. Thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers watched the 136th Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Among the floats, Burbank’s “Having A-Lava Fun!” It won the award for most outstanding use of animation. On the float, a bunch of cute young pre-historic animals are having a rousing good time. The theme […]

Saturday, December 28, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, December 28, 2024

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California ticketholder wins a $1 billion-plus Mega Millions jackpot

A California ticketholder is rolling in the dough this weekend after winning Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot. Lottery officials say the jackpot is worth an estimated $1.269 billion, or $571.9 million, as a one-time cash payout. The lucky ticket was bought in Cottonwood, a small town about 600 miles north of San Francisco. (Circle K) Sunshine Food and Gas at 3505 […]