Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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The Obamas celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Photo: Samantha Appleton/White House First Lady Michelle Obama shared a group hug with some students during a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Monday, May 4, at the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Charter School in Washington, D.C. Later that evening at a White House Cinco de Mayo event attended by Mexican Ambassador Arturo Saruklan, President Obama spoke about the significance of the holiday: “Nearly […]

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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Wildfires & Burbank Fire Service Day

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove –Burbank The Southern California fire season kicked off early with a wildfire that erupted in the Santa Barbara foothills yesterday. The battle is still going on today with water-dropping aircraft and hand crews on the ground. More than a thousand homes have been evacuated and nearly 200 acres burned. Meanwhile here in Burbank, firefighters are keeping a close eye on […]

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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A second death in the U.S. from H1N1

A second person in this country has died after contracting the H1N1 virus commonly known as swine flu. Health officials say the victim, a U.S. resident, was a woman living in Texas. The first death occurred in Texas as well, however, the toddler who died had been visiting from Mexico. Today officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the number of confirmed cases of […]

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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Comedian/author Dom DeLuise dies at 75

The entertainment industry is mourning the death of funnyman, Dom DeLuise. The actor’s son Michael told KNX 1070 newsradio that his father died in Santa Monica last night after a long illness. He was 75. During his long career, DeLuise was best known for his comic genius on television and in the movies. However, the entertainer was a published author as well. DeLuise wrote several […]

Monday, May 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 4, 2009

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President Obama moves to plug tax loopholes & keep more U.S. jobs at home

Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President Obama is making good on a campaign promise to overhaul the tax system. Today the president took aim at some loopholes in the tax code and the wealthy individuals and corporations that use them to avoid paying their fair share of taxes. At the White House, the president announced steps to crack down on overseas tax havens and to […]

Sunday, May 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 3, 2009

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“X-Men Origins:Wolverine” takes a huge bite out of the Box Office

A superhero mutant with some amazing steel claws stormed the Box Office this weekend. “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” raked in around $40 million at midnight shows Thursday and screenings on Friday. The film continued to trounce the competition on Saturday. By today, the weekend haul for “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” had soared to an estimated $87 million — allowing the film to easily debut in the number […]

Sunday, May 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 3, 2009

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Highflying celebration at Dodger Stadium

Photo: Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier leaped into the air to celebrate at Dodger Stadium last night, as the boys in blue beat the San Diego Padres 2-to1. The Dodgers are now in first place in the National League West. Also, the win means the Dodgers are 9-0 at home, which ties the 1946 record set by […]

Sunday, May 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 3, 2009

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H1N1 flu cases confirmed in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County has its first confirmed cases of that new flu strain, H1N1. Local health officials are now reporting three cases of the virus and don’t think they will be the last. On KNX 1070 newsradio today, Los Angeles County Director of Public Health, Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding, encouraged residents to “… be cautious and not overreact…” Nationally, there are now 160 […]

Saturday, May 2, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 2, 2009

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100 days plus: President Obama & the H1N1 flu virus

President Obama has a new challenge to deal in the next 100 days of his administration; a previously unknown flu virus, which has the potential to kill. Last Wednesday night, the president highlighted efforts being made to handle the two wars, the bad economy, and other problems inherited from the Bush years. The president said: “I am pleased with our progress, […]