Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Friday, July 17, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 17, 2015

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New hotel in Burbank sold

The new SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Burbank has been sold for $60 million. R.D. Olson Development broke ground on the 102,075-square-foot hotel with a budget of $44 million at 549 South San Fernando Boulevard in January of 2014. It officially opened last Monday. The hotel features 170 rooms with free Internet connections, kitchenettes with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffee service, outdoor patio with […]

Friday, July 17, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 17, 2015

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Suspects in violent home invasion robbery due in court today

Two suspects are due to appear in court today in connection with a violent home invasion robbery and attack on an elderly Burbank resident. Twenty-seven year-old Lonnie Garcia was arrested in Pasadena last Wednesday, July 15, “for the home invasion robbery and attempt murder” of 89 year-old Gerri Dickinson, according to a Burbank news release. Sergeant Claudio Losacco says Garcia “was […]

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank Water and Power 164 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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City Buzz: Burbank Water and Power letter snafu

Burbank Water and Power is under fire for a warning letter it sent out to thousands of users — a letter threatening further action including fines if water wasting habits are not corrected. Mayor Bob Frutos and Vice-Mayor Jess Talamantes are among the recipients. However in a major screw-up, some residents who are complying with the city ordinance to save […]

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 14, 2015

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New state law prohibits fines for brown lawns

An ugly brown lawn may be an eyesore to some, but it’s not a finable offense in the state of California. Yesterday, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 1, which protects those brown or golden lawns for now. The legislation “… prohibit a city, county, or city and county from imposing a fine under any ordinance for a […]

Monday, July 13, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 13, 2015

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New terminal for Burbank airport hot topic this week

The hot button issue of a replacement terminal for the Bob Hope Airport will be discussed at two city council meetings this week. Tomorrow at the regular scheduled city council meeting, members will have what Mayor Bob Frutos calls an “open-minded” discussion of the city’s proposal. On Wednesday, July 15, there will be the special joint meeting of the city […]

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- SpringHill Suites 549 South San Fernando Boulevard Burbank July 11, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 12, 2015

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New hotel set to open in Burbank tomorrow

A new hotel is set to open in Burbank tomorrow. The SpringHill Suites, managed by Marriott, has been under construction for more than a year. Yesterday, work crews were out putting the final touches on the 170 suite boutique-style hotel. The suites are “larger than typical hotel rooms” and according to a news release there are plenty of special amenities: […]

Sunday, July 12, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 12, 2015

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Burbank home invasion robbery victim fights back

Gerri Dickinson is one feisty and brave senior citizen. Dickinson, 89, is recovering today from injuries suffered in a brutal battle with a home invasion robber. The criminal forced his way into her Burbank home in the 1000 block of Cornell Drive last Friday night at around 8:30 p.m. Dickinson says the robber told her, “I came to get your […]

Friday, July 10, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Sevan Mini Market 1516 North San Fernando Boulevard boarded up after robbery and fire in Burbank July 10, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 10, 2015

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Burbank market shut down by robbery and fire

The Sevan Mini Market on North San Fernando Boulevard in Burbank is boarded up today after a robbery and fire last night. As reported on Media City Groove, the market was robbed by several suspects at around 9 p.m., at least one of them was armed. Then, a fire broke out. The fire was knocked down quickly by Burbank firefighters, […]

Friday, July 10, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 10, 2015

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News & General Info

SC Confederate flag comes down

The Confederate battle flag was lowered from a pole on the South Carolina statehouse grounds and taken away to a military museum by an honor guard of state troopers this morning. A crowd cheered and applauded as the pro-slavery banner came down. The flag was removed after 54 years and heated emotional debate about what is an emblem of Southern […]