Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, February 17, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 17, 2025

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Mega Millions ticket for almost $1.5 million sold in the Southland

A Mega Millions ticket sold in the Southland is one sweet and rich Valentine’s Day treat. The ticket had all the winning numbers for the February 14 draw except for the Mega Ball. The ticket is worth $1,499,864!! Someone purchased that ticket at Stater Bros grocery market at 78-630 Highway 111 in La Quinta, a desert town in Riverside County. […]

Sunday, February 16, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 16, 2025

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Tesla sales dropping and owners ditching the vehicles over Musk

Tesla sales and image are in some serious trouble. The culprit is apparently the billionaire CEO of the brand and US government tinkerer Elon Musk. Twitter/X, which Musk owns, is a buzz with posts and comments about entertainer Sheryl Crow posting on Instagram that she sold her Tesla and donated the money to NPR as a protest against Musk. Crow […]

Sunday, February 9, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 9, 2025

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Federal judge blocks sensitive data grab by Musk’s DOGE

Another setback for President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Early Saturday, a federal judge blocked efforts by Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to plunder sensitive US Treasury Department data. It includes millions of Americans’ financial and personal information and a system that sends out trillions of dollars in payments for things like tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and veterans’ […]

Friday, January 24, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 24, 2025

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government

President Trump’s first actions spark controversy and lawsuits

President Donald Trump’s ascent to power is being felt only days after his inauguration last Monday, January 20. Shortly after taking the oath of office, Trump began fulfilling a series of campaign promises. Following a rousing celebration rally at Washington DC’s Capital Arena, the 47th president began signing a slew of executive orders. Later, Trump would continue signing executive […]

Monday, January 20, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2025

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education

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it.… — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 20, 2025

Monday, January 20, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2025

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government

Farewell to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

When I look back on the past four years, I don’t just see the challenges we faced. I see hope, progress, and possibility. A picture is worth a thousand words, but these photos tell the story of an America that’s always moving forward – we must keep it going. pic.twitter.com/AmXq5FFGpj — President Biden (@POTUS) January 18, 2025 […]

Sunday, January 19, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 19, 2025

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Red flag warnings and wildfire update

The City of Burbank is urging everyone to be on the alert as strong wind conditions return starting tomorrow. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, through 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Weather watchers predict Santa Ana winds will increase tomorrow, bringing the threat of damaging winds gusting from 60 to […]

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Burbank issues warning about rental price gouging during emergencies

The City of Burbank is urging residents to be on the alert for price gouging. The city sent out the alert message yesterday saying it has received “complaints and concerns regarding price gouging, specifically rental rate gouging” since the wildfire disaster began Tuesday, January 7, in the Southland. Also, the governor’s office has issued an emergency declaration making it […]

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Burbank City Council set to hold first official meeting of 2025

The Burbank City Council kicks off January with its first official meeting of 2025 today. The council has gone through some changes. Last month, at the reorganization meeting on December 16, Vice-Mayor Nikki Perez (sitting in photo) was selected by council members as the new mayor. Perez has deep roots in the Media City. Mayor Perez, a Burbank native She […]