Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Thursday, August 13, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 13, 2026

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In a rare move, SuperLotto Plus jackpot climbs to $46 million

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus game has hit a dry spell. No jackpot winner in last night’s draw… for the 39th consecutive time. Therefore, the jackpot rolled over to $46 million. However, three players in the Golden State did get lucky with tickets that picked five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega. Each of those tickets […]

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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No Powerball jackpot winner, but three players did become millionaires last night

Lottery/Powerball— The Powerball jackpot of $905 million rolled over and is now at least $1 billion. That’s lottery fever terroritory. In last night’s draw, no one ticket had all six of the winning numbers. However, three tickets did have all of those numbers except the Powerball. One bought in the Southland is worth, $1,478,686 according to the Calfiornia Lottery. That […]

Monday, August 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 10, 2026

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Measles exposure warning for Universal Studios Hollywood

Health/Measles— Los Angeles County Health Officials are warning the public about a person who was infected with Measles while visiting a popular entertainment amusement park in Universal City. The case was investigated recently by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The investigation concluded the infected person was at Universal Studios Hollywood Sunday, July 26, 2026, for several hours– […]

Friday, August 7, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 7, 2026

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Two Southlanders get rich playing a Scratchers game

Lottery/Millionaires— Two Southland lottery players have scratched their way to becoming millionaires. They both hit it big playing the Red Carpet Riches Scratchers. Each player won the top prize of $2 million, according to a press release from the California Lottery. Juan Ortiz picked up his lucky Scratchers at a 7-Eleven in Gardena, at 1151 West Redondo Beach Blvd. Also, […]

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Two California players win $7 million each in a Scratchers game

Lottery/Winners— Two California lottery players used their love of words to become new millionaires. They hit the top prize in the Crossword Xtreme Scratchers game. Each player recently picked up a cool $7 million, according to California Lottery officials in a press release. This Scratchers is a little pricey, $30. However, you can score big money playing this Scratchers […]

Monday, August 3, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 3, 2026

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A shake-up in the race for Burbank City Council

Burbank/Politics— A shocking development in Burbank politics. Vice Mayor Zizette Mullins is not running for re-election. Mullins made the surprise announcement yesterday on Facebook. She wrote, “Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. After much reflection, I am writing to share a bittersweet update with you all: I have decided not to seek […]

Sunday, August 2, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 2, 2026

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Three California ticketholders win big prizes in Powerball

Lottery/Powerball— That huge Powerball jackpot is getting even larger! No ticket scored all six winning numbers in last night’s draw. However, several had five of the lucky numbers. Three of those big-money tickets were bought in the Golden State, and each is worth $809,204, according to the California Lottery. One of the big-money Powerball tickets was purchased in the […]

Saturday, August 1, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Major heat wave with dangerous temperatures this weekend

Weather/Heat Wave— If you’re out and about this weekend in the San Fernando Valley, the best place to hang out is under a shady umbrella, preferably with a tall cold drink. Upper 90s and triple digits expected today in the valleys and throughout the Southland. Bottom line, it’s going to be scorching in SoCal. An extreme heat warning for […]

Monday, July 27, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 27, 2026

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SAG-AFTRA joins the fight against the Paramount Warner Bros. merger

BUSINESS/Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Hits Major Snag— SAG-AFTRA comes out against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Last Saturday, the union’s national board adopted a resolution opposing the controversial deal. In a news release, SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, “Our members have every right to expect that the government will do thorough regulatory oversight when a deal of this magnitude takes place. […]