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Thursday, May 9, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Mourning for a popular Burbank teacher found dead in her home

A popular Burbank teacher is being mourned today after her tragic death. Karyn Lombardo was found unconscious in her home in the 800 block of North Avon Street last Tuesday night. According to a Burbank Police news release, “Life-saving measures were taken by officers and paramedics, but the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.” Apparently, there was some kind […]

Saturday, May 4, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 4, 2024

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President Joe Biden and Actor Mark Hamill celebrate Star Wars Day

President Joe Biden and actor Mark Hamill joined forces to honor the Star Wars Holiday. For more than 20 years, Star Wars fans and others have adopted May 4th as “May The Fourth Be With You” day. It is a pun on one of the most famous lines from the “Star Wars” movie franchise, which says, “May the Force be […]

Friday, May 3, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 3, 2024

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Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko attend Los Angeles charity event

The internet is buzzing about Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko’s appearance at the 8th Annual Blue Diamond Gala in Dodger Stadium last night. The charity event, which raises funds for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, aims to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all of Los Angeles. Thursday night’s gala featured a concert by […]

Saturday, April 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 27, 2024

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The Los Angeles Sparks set to open training camp 2024 tomorrow

The Los Angeles Sparks open training camp tomorrow, April 28. Lexie Brown, Rae Burrell, Zia Cooke, Layshia Clarendon, Nia Clouden, Dearica Hamby, and Azurá Stevens are returning to the Sparks this season. Also, suiting up in the purple and gold are new additions: Julie Allemand, Monique Billings, Aari McDonald, Kia Nurse, Li Yueru, Blake Dietrick, Virag Kiss, and Taylor Mikesell. […]

Friday, April 26, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 26, 2024

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Actor John Lithgow learns some new moves at Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Veteran actor John Lithgow gets a dance lesson at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles during the premiere of his new show on PBS SoCal. In “Art Happens Here with John Lithgow,” the Emmy-winning actor gets instruction in modern dance with Caribbean and African styles, especially those of dance legend Katherine Dunham. 🪘ART HAPPENS HERE🪘 Tune in […]

Friday, April 19, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 19, 2024

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The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is happening this weekend

The 29th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is on the USC campus in Los Angeles this weekend. This major event just keeps getting bigger and better. The 2024 festival “will bring together more than 550 writers, experts and storytellers, and hundreds of exhibitors to the 226-acre campus,” according to a news release. Among the authors are TV star […]

Sunday, April 14, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 14, 2024

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NASA on the hunt for space adventurers

Do you have the right stuff? NASA is looking for new astronauts with a zest for adventure and space exploration. However, the deadline to apply is approaching quickly. The basic requirement is to be a U.S. citizen with a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. If interested, check out the details and fill out an application at https://go.nasa.gov/astro2024. […]

Sunday, April 7, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 7, 2024

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60,000 free gun safety locks to be distributed in Los Angeles County

In Los Angeles County, a child is killed or injured by gun violence every 30 hours. A number of these incidents involve guns that were left loaded and unlocked. Across the country, an estimated 4.6 million children live in households with loaded and unlocked firearms. Those chilling statistics from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department in a news release. […]

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Schiff and Schultz move on to the General Election in November 2024

Two Burbank candidates appear to be headed for runoffs in the November 2024 General Election. Primary ballots are still being counted. The official final tally will be announced towards the end of the month when the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk certifies the March 5 Primary election results. Nonetheless, U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Burbank Mayor Nick […]