Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Thursday, April 14, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 14, 2011

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $72 million

Another major Mega Millions lottery jackpot up for grabs tomorrow. On Tuesday, April 12, no one picked all of the winning numbers, but a player in San Francisco did get all but the Mega Ball correct. That lucky ticket is worth $467,776. The winning numbers from Tuesday’s draw:10, 23, 39, 41, 45, and 15. The next draw is Friday at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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Burbank General Election winners: Measure U by a wide margin and Gabel-Luddy by less than 100 votes

Burbank’s General Election 2011 is history, but it will be talked about for some time. I joined a small group of election watchers in the lobby of City Hall last night, to wait for the returns to come in. It was a long wait! The deadline for turning in those controversial mail-in ballots was 7 p.m. Despite this early deadline the first return numbers were […]

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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Election Day in Burbank!

If you haven’t mailed your General Election ballot — don’t. Postmarks don’t count. You must deliver your ballot to City Hall or one of the designated drop-off centers by 7 p.m. this evening. It’s important. Vote! Drop-off Centers: Buena Vista Branch Library 300 — North Buena Vista Street 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Joslyn Center 1301 — West Olive Avneue 7 a.m. to 7 […]

Monday, April 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 11, 2011

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Burbank Central Library to remain closed until April 18

The cleanup job at the Burbank Central Library is going to take longer than just a few days to complete. A press release from City Hall today says the library on North Glenoaks Boulevard will be shutdown until next Monday, April 18. Library services director, Sharon Cohen, estimated that between one-and-two thousand books were lost in that broken water pipe incident […]

Monday, April 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 11, 2011

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Update on recently released sex offender Amy Beck

The California Megan’s Law website profile of ex- Burbank teacher/convicted sex offender, Amy Victoria Beck, has been updated. The story broke here first on this blog that Beck was released from state prison last month, on March 20. Beck served about 8 months in state prison. In a strange twist, the former David Starr Jordan Middle School teacher turned herself into the Burbank Police back in […]

Monday, April 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 11, 2011

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City Buzz: Dirty politics in Burbank and the Leader’s attack on Bob Frutos

I have covered numerous campaigns and elections during my many years working in television news and now as a freelance journalist/blogger. A last minute attack on a candidate is not unusual, especially if the contender is the front runner or has recently gained some serious ground. Nevertheless, I was surprised to see the Burbank Leader fire a full-blown assault at City Council candidate Bob Frutos with less than a week […]

Sunday, April 10, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 10, 2011

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Burbank Alert: Central Library closed tomorrow due to water damage

A mishap at the Burbank Central Library has prompted officials to close the facility tomorrow. A press release from City Hall today blames the closure on a water pipe break in the library at 110 North Glenoaks Boulevard this weekend. The rupture happened early yesterday and it set off the fire alarm. Fire crews responded quickly and shut off the water, but […]

Saturday, April 9, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 9, 2011

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Movie director Sidney Lumet: 1924 – 2011

One of the most respected and prolific film directors, Sidney Lumet, died today at the age of 86. Lumet lost a battle with lymphoma. He passed away in New York where he made many of his 40 films. Lumet’s credits include the classic “12 Angry Men” (1957), “The Pawnbroker” (1964), “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975), “Network” (1976), and “Verdict” (1986). The Los Angeles […]

Saturday, April 9, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 9, 2011

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A government shutdown is averted by 11th hour deal

After weeks of haggling and last minute wheeling-and-dealing, the powerful Democratic and Republican leaders in Washington , D.C. have reached a historic agreement. It happened last night, shortly before the government would have had to shut down for lack of a budget. The deal include a one-week funding extension, which quickly passed the Senate and the House. President Obama is expected to sign it today.The […]