Fronnie Lewis

Thursday, March 10, 2011

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.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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 […]
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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 […]
Monday, March 7, 2011

Gas prices on a roll — we feel the pain in Burbank

Gasoline prices are going up fast. About a week ago, I paid $3.79 per gallon for regular. Today, at the same station I shelled out $3.97 for each gallon of regular I pumped into the P.T. Cruiser. I’m starting to take note of where I see the cheapest gas.  At these prices, checking around for the best deal before you buy is worth it. […]
Sunday, March 6, 2011

Mega Millions jackpot skyrockets to $127 million

The Mega Million jackpot got supersized and is now standing at $127 million. Extra millions were added to that lottery jackpot after no one picked all of the winning numbers in last Friday’s game. Those rich digits are: 8, 10, 15, 23, 41, and the Mega Ball 7. Three players in California matched all but the Mega Ball in that […]