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Saturday, June 6, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 6, 2026

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SAG-AFTRA rank and file approves new four-year contract

Hollywood/Labor— A new SAG-AFTRA contract is a done deal. The rank and file of the major union for actors in the entertainment biz gave a huge thumbs up to a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The multi-year contract received 91.42% of the vote; however, only 19.25% of eligible members returned their ballots. The vote […]

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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The June 2 primary election is underway–time to get those mail-in ballots out

CA/Election Day— If you are one of those procrastinating voters still holding onto a mail-in ballot, you have to make some decisions today. First, mark your ballot and seal it in the return envelope. Don’t forget to sign your name and put the date on the backside of that envelope. Next, you can still mail in your ballot, but […]

Saturday, May 30, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 30, 2026

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Democrat Xavier Becerra extends his lead in the newest CA gov poll

Politics/CA Gov Race— Undecided voters in California are making their choice. According to the newest Emerson College /Inside California Politics poll, many of them are supporting Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. The Emerson College final poll before the June 2 primary, shows Xavier Becerra (D) out front with 28%, not far behind Tom Steyer (D) with 22%, Steve Hilton (R) […]

Monday, May 25, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 25, 2026

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Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

USA/Memorial Day— Before Memorial Day was recognized across America, freed Black Americans in Charleston, South Carolina gathered in 1865 to honor 257 Union soldiers who gave their lives fighting for freedom and the preservation of our nation. Black troops marched, families laid flowers, and a… pic.twitter.com/NhgIsITsR1 — Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) May 25, 2026 On Memorial […]

Saturday, May 23, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Vote centers open throughout Los Angeles County today

Southland/Vote Centers— Voters in Los Angeles County can now cast their ballots in person for the June 2 primary election. More than 120 vote centers opened in the county today, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. One of those vote centers is at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 West Magnolia Blvd, in Burbank. The centers […]

Thursday, May 21, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 21, 2026

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SuperLotto Plus ticket worth nearly $32,000 sold in the Southland

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— Someone bought a hot SuperLotto Plus ticket in Orange County for last night’s draw, and it’s worth $31,922, according to the California Lottery. The ticket missed the jackpot by one number, the Mega; however, the ticketholder will most likely be celebrating this Memorial Day weekend. As they say, “a win is a win,” and this one will add […]

Sunday, May 17, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2026

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A new poll shows a new leader in the race for CA governor

Polls/CA Gov Race— The race for California governor has turned into a dramatic horse race. Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra is staging a come-from-behind sprint to the finish. Once lingering at 10% or below, Becerra has surged to the head of the pack in the new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll. In the poll […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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US economy takes a hit as inflation climbs in April

Economy/Inflation Rises— The U.S. economy took a big hit last month. In April, inflation jumped to its highest level in almost three years, according to the latest figures released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index, a key inflation measure, shows inflation at 3.8% in April. Soaring oil and gasoline prices are reportedly the major reason. […]

Monday, May 11, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 11, 2026

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ held onto the number one spot at the box office

Movies/Box Office— “The Devil Wears Prada 2” showed it has style and staying power by finishing first for the second straight week at the box office. The high-stepping comedy-drama continued to earn big bucks to the tune of $42 million domestically over Mother’s Day weekend. The video-game sequel “Mortal Kombat II” opened with a lot of buzz, but could not […]