Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, March 21, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 21, 2016

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In the News: March 21, 2016

Disney’s animation “Zootopia” beat back the competition to stay number one at the box office for the third straight week. Over the weekend, “Zootopia” pulled in an estimated $38 million at the domestic box office — kicking its total to over $200 million. Worldwide, “Zootopia” is more than half way to the $1 billion dollar mark. ABC News, Box Office […]

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Happy Spring clip art flowers and butterfly

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 20, 2016

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First day of spring on Palm Sunday

This Palm Sunday is the first full day of spring, too. Burbank folks woke up to fog and low clouds this morning, however, that is expected to burn off — giving way to some sunshine later on. Weather watchers are predicting the high today to be in the mid-70s for the Media City.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- John Burroughs High School 1920 West Clark Avenue Burbank June 6, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 19, 2016

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ex-Burbank school coach arrested for sex with a minor

For the third time in 10 months, an employee or former employee of a high school in Burbank has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. The latest arrest took place yesterday. Burbank Police say Jose Banuelos Jr., an assistant baseball coach at John Burroughs High School and part-time employee of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department, was taken […]

Friday, March 18, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Hillary Clinton at Democratic presidential debate in Flint, Michigan March 6, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 18, 2016

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Hillary Clinton campaign raffling off night with the Clooneys

Democratic presidential front-runner, Hillary Clinton, is adding more Hollywood star power to her campaign. The Wrap says Clinton has more Hollywood endorsements “than all the other candidates combined.” Now Tinseltown heavyweight and a long time Democrat, George Clooney, along with his high-powered lawyer wife Amal Clooney, are on board to host fundraisers and a raffle for the former Secretary of […]

Friday, March 18, 2016

7-Eleven Bring Your Own Cup graphic courtesy PRNewsFoto/7-Eleven, Inc

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 18, 2016

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7-Eleven bring your own cup deal starts today

A good day to drop by a 7-Eleven and get your Slurpee on! The convenience store ‘s popular Slurpee drink is turning 50 this year. As part of the celebration, 7-Eleven stores are offering Slurpee fans the opportunity to bring in their own cups, today and tomorrow, from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and fill them up with their favorite […]

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Donald Trump at Fox News Republican debate Detroit, Michigan March 3, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 17, 2016

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Latest poll shows Trump a turn-off for many women

While billionaire/reality TV star, Donald Trump, has won support from female voters in most of the GOP primaries and caucuses so far, apparently there are a lot of women out there not feeling the love for the irreverent presidential candidate. This month in a Reuters/Ipsos Poll, half of the women surveyed said they had a “very unfavorable” opinion of Trump — that […]

Thursday, March 17, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 17, 2016

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” Irish Blessings & Sayings On a day like today, we all can hope for the luck, joy, and blessings of the Irish.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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In the News: March 16, 2016

Primary results from Super Tuesday 3, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton scored big last night and remain the front-runners heading for a showdown in the November Presidential Election. CNN Politics President Obama called the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate’s bluff and nominated a candidate for the U.S. Supreme Court today. Obama selected Judge Merrick Garland, of the Washington D.C. Federal Appeals Court […]

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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Consumer Alert: IRS warns of new tax scam

The IRS is sending out a warning about a new tax scam. The Internal Revenue Service says, in a news release, it has received reports of “scammers calling under the guise of verifying tax return information over the phone.” The scammer try to get the taxpayer to give up personal information like social security and credit card numbers. The swindle […]