Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Saturday, June 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 18, 2011

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Clarence Clemons 1942 — 2011

Rock musician extraordinaire, Clarence Clemons, died today of complications from a stroke. Clemons was 69. The talented saxophonist was known as the soul of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. The Los Angeles Times has a nice piece on the “Big Man” and his incredible sax sound.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 18, 2011

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The $64 million lottery jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to the $64 million mark. No ticket held all of the winning numbers in last night’s draw. Those important digits: 12, 29, 46, 47, 51, and the Mega Ball 24. One lucky California player has a ticket with all of those hot numbers, except the Mega Ball. That ticket is worthy a hefty $735,439. A […]

Friday, June 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 17, 2011

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ShowBiz Bits

McCourts’ divorce settlement and TV deal The battling McCourts announced a divorce settlement today — but it depends on a TV contract between the Dodges and the Fox network .So it’s not quite a done deal for Frank and Jamie. Details here on the Los Angeles Times website. “Green Lantern” burns red hot in theaters The “Green Lantern” made a ton of green […]

Thursday, June 16, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 16, 2011

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Photo Gallery: President Obama demonstrates his daddy skills

An early Father’s Day moment. President Obama knows a thing or two about being a dad. Yesterday at a White House picnic, the president soothed a crying baby, amusing and surprising bystanders — among them, First Lady Michelle Obama.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $53 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over into the serious money zone. None of the players in last night’s game scored all six winning numbers : 9, 10, 20, 51, 53, and the Mega Ball 24. For that reason, the Double-M jackpot leaped the $50 million mark — and now hovers at around $53 million. The next chance to win […]

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 14, 2011

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Something New: Tips and insight from Jean Youn

Welcome guest blogger/local business owner, Jean Youn, who has an interesting perspective of the world and daily living. A couple was celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at a very nice restaurant. They ordered a roast chicken. As soon as the chicken was served, the husband broke off a wing and gave it to his wife. At one glance at […]

Monday, June 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 13, 2011

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City Buzz: A suspect and a victim in a series of Burbank residential burglaries, needy kids’ camp fund, and more sunny skies ahead

New developments in that series of residential burglaries in Burbank. Last Friday, Burbank Police announced the arrest of a suspect, 37-year-old Ericka Valladares of Los Angeles, and the recovery of some of the stolen items. Hillside resident Yvonne Smith’s home was burglarized last December. She went down to the BPD headquarters a few days ago and “was delighted” that some of […]

Sunday, June 12, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 12, 2011

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Grand View open today and every Sunday

After a smashing re-opening over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, the newly restored Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery will be open today from noon until 4 p.m. In fact, visitors can walk, bike, jog, drive or whatever to Grand View every Sunday from now on. It’s been a long road for Grand view. The 100-year-old-plus cemetery fell on hard times after a […]

Saturday, June 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 11, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Have you checked out Bob’s Big Boy lately?

Something new at an old favorite. Built in 1949, Bob’s Big Boy at 4211 West Riverside Drive, is the oldest triple-B restaurant in the country and a local and state landmark as well. And it’s still packing them in — tourists and local folks. A while back, I hung out at a counter seat taking care of serious business with one of […]