Fronnie Lewis

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Mega Millions jackpot hits $100 million, El Monte 7-11 sells two winning SuperLotto Plus tickets

You’ve heard before, but I gotta say it again  — the Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over after no one picked all of the winning numbers.  Tuesday’s draw numbers were 11, 19, 40, 43, 44, and the Mega Ball 33. The Mega Millions jackpot is now at least $100 million. Usually, when the jackpot hits triple digits lottery fever kicks in […]
Monday, August 16, 2010

News Bits: President Obama’s visit, Casting for “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” & Box Office numbers

President Obama raises $1 million & snarls traffic in Southland   It happens almost every time a U.S. President visits the Southland. The bad traffic situation gets worse. That’s what occurred today, when President Barack Obama dropped in for one of those high-ticket priced Hollywood -type fundraisers. Obama reportedly raised $1 million dollars for the Democrats and the ire of some Southlanders over the traffic problems […]
Sunday, August 15, 2010

City Buzz

City budget cuts terminate after school program Monday, August 16, is back to school day for the Burbank Unified School District. For some David Starr Jordan Middle School students and their parents, there might be more than the usual degree of anxiety that goes along with the first week of school. Recently, I got an e-mail from a very upset parent who felt blindsided, […]
Saturday, August 14, 2010

Mega Millions jackpot leaps to $86 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is filled with even more money today. No one got lucky enough to pick all of the winning numbers in yesterday’s Friday the 13th draw. The winning numbers: 6, 17, 24, 43, 55, and the Mega Ball 36. The next chance to win it all in the Mega Millions’ game  is Tuesday, August 17.
Friday, August 13, 2010

Photo Gallery: New Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp

The 9th stamp in the American Treasures series was released yesterday, and it featured a classic work by renowned American Painter, Winslow Homer. The new 44-cent stamp pays tribute to Homer by displaying his “Boys in a Pasture,” an oil-on-canvas painting completed in 1874. In a PR Newswire press release, U.S. Postal Service Spokesman, Ross Philo, said Homer is very deserving of the honor: “Indeed, it’s […]
Thursday, August 12, 2010

Entertainment: Jamie Foxx, Lady Gaga & Billy Idol

Jamie Foxx’s new production deal Actor Jamie Foxx has hooked-up a new production deal with Writer/Producer/Director, Deon Taylor. No Brainer Films reportedly will be scouting for films and TV projects under $10 million. Details over on Deadline.com Lady Gaga & her fans invade Staples Center Pop sensation, Lady Gaga, wraps up a two-concert gig at Staples Center tonight. Some of the fans […]
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Mega Millions jackpot hovering at $75 million

That Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs for a lucky player or players with the winning numbers. No one picked the correct digits in yesterday’s Mega Millions draw so the jackpot took a tumble and now stands at $75 million. Yesterday’s numbers: 2, 14, 26, 50, 56 and Mega Ball 12. The next drawing is Friday, August 13. Hmm, usually retailers do […]
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Entertainment: Jackson Browne, Disney profits soar, and “The Other Guys” win the battle at the Box Office

“Show Me the Polyester” If you look great in polyester and dig rock singer/songwriter, Jackson Browne, here’s a contest for you. Browne is touring the U.S. right now with musician David Lindley. Apparently, Browne and Lindley are sporting flashy polyester shirts on stage during their performances this summer. The duo is encouraging fans to show-off their best eye-catching polyester shirts in a photo contest going on […]
Saturday, August 7, 2010

Photo Gallery: NASA astronauts meet space robot R2

 The Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to begin its final flight into space on November 1, 2010.  Preparations are in full swing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for Discovery’s last journey to the International Space Station. This week, the astronauts for that flight got a chance to meet and learn about the special features of Robonaut 2, or R2, as it’s called. […]