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Saturday, March 12, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 12, 2011
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Mega Millions jackpot skyrockets to $172 million

Will the Mega Millions jackpot reach $200 million? It’s heading in that direction. No one matched all of the winning numbers in last night’s game, so more greenbacks got stuffed into the jackpot, which now stands at $172 million! The winning numbers from Friday: 14, 19, 21, 42, 45, and the Mega Ball 6. Four players in California came pretty close to […]
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Friday, March 11, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 11, 2011
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Burbank campaign news: Emily Gabel-Luddy speaks out on endorsements and some issues

It’s not over for Burbank City Council candidates Bob Frutos and Emily Gabel-Luddy. They’re locked in a run-off for a seat on the city council. The voters will decide who gets that vacant seat next month on April 12, in the General Election. Last week, Frutos picked up a surprise endorsement from newly re-elected council member, Gary Bric. Yesterday, Gabel-Luddy […]
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Friday, March 11, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 11, 2011
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Tsunami advisory for Southland coast

In the aftermath of that massive 8.9 earthquake in Japan, a Tsunami is rolling across the Pacific today. Waves have hit Hawaii and are now splashing up on the coast of Southern California. The Los Angeles Times website has extensive coverage — including photos and video.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 10, 2011
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ShowBiz Bits: Charlie Sheen files $100 million lawsuit, book deal for Bill Cosby, and Hollywood script news

Another twist in the Charlie Sheen saga There are more strange twists in the real-life saga of troubled-outspoken actor, Charlie Sheen, than most TV shows. This morning, Sheen’s attorney filed a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. and “Two and a Half Men” co-creator/executive producer, Chuck Lorre. The suit comes days after Warner Bros. fired Sheen from the highly rated TV […]
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Community Views: Burbank sidewalk debate

The great sidewalk debate involves more than concrete. For me this issue involves the ethical treatment of people. The majority of residents on Screenland opposed the installation of sidewalks in their neighborhood but for their efforts they were much maligned as selfish people who didn’t care about the safety of children and wouldn’t accept change. The safety of children is […]
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Catching up: First Lady Michelle Obama greets entertainers and music executives

The sound of Motown was in the air at the White House last month. During a special tribute to the legendary Motown sound of pop/soul/rhythm and blues, First Lady Michelle Obama chatted with singers John Legend, Smokey Robinson, Motown Founder Berry Gordy, Jr., and Grammy Museum Executive Director, Bob Santelli, right before a Motown Music Series student workshop.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to at least $151 million!

Like gas prices  — the Mega Millions lottery jackpot just keeps going higher and higher. Today that money pot grew to at least $151 million, after no one got all of the winning numbers right in yesterday’s game. The hot digits: 3, 17, 19, 41, 55, and the Mega Ball 24. One ticket bought in the Golden State had all […]
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Showdown over the Burbank sidewalk controversy

UPDATED 10:30 p.m. :  Despite protests from some residents on North Screenland Drive tonight, the Burbank City Council voted 4-to-1 in favor of the sidewalks. The only “no” vote came from Councilman Dr. David Gordon. The students at Luther Burbank Middle school in Burbank and their safety have become the debating points in the bitter controversy over the installation of sidewalks on nearby […]
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