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Friday, June 30, 2023
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 30, 2023
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Downtown Burbank Arts Festival 2023 spotlights talented artists

A number of major events in the Media City this month, including the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival. San Fernando Blvd was closed to vehicle traffic between Magnolia Blvd and Olive Avenue, the weekend of June 3 and 4, from 11 am to 6 pm. The closure allowed thousands to visit more than 180 decorated booths filled with art work, jewelry, […]
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Superintendent Matt Hill of the Burbank Unified School District the speaker at the Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club meeting/luncheon at the Burbank Community YMCA 321 East Magnolia Boulevard Burbank August 26, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Superintendent Matt Hill on shaky ground with Burbank Board of Education

Burbank Schools Superintendent Matt Hill is not on the job this week. Instead, Hill is on paid administrative leave. The Burbank School Board made the dramatic move last week following a closed door special meeting a week ago, Wednesday , June 7. School Board Takes Action During Special Session In the meeting board members discussed what is listed on the […]
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Walt Disney Studios entrance on Buena Vista Street Burbank April 12, 2018
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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News Bytes April 4, 2023

Disney kicks into action its plan to lay off 7,000 employees The “Happiest Place on Earth” is not so cheerful these days for thousands of Disney employees getting laid off. In an email to employees Monday, March 27, Chief Executive Bob Iger announced the process of notifying the first round of 7,000 workers slated for layoff would start. Iger first […]
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Two Burbank City Council members are campaigning for new offices in 2024

It’s official — Burbank Vice Mayor Nick Schultz is running for the State Assembly in District 44. The city council member announced his campaign in emails and press releases last Friday, March 24. Just days before on March 12, Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony tweeted out his intentions to challenge incumbent Kathryn Barger for her Los Angeles County Supervisor position. The […]
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Several local candidates already campaigning for election in 2024

2023 is only a few weeks old, but several local candidates are out of the gate and campaigning for election in 2024. One of the most watched races locally, statewide, and nationally is the replacement for retiring California Senator, Dianne Feinstein. The 89-year old political pioneer made the long-anticipated announcement that she would not run for re-election earlier this month. […]
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Friday, January 27, 2023
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 27, 2023
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News Bytes January 27, 2023

What’s Behind Skyrocketing Egg Prices? Egg prices are skyrocketing everywhere. In Burbank, the average price is between $5 and $6 for a dozen of white eggs. This week, I got lucky and bought a carton of 12 white eggs at the Trader Joe’s on East Alameda Avenue for $2.99! A bargain. The prices of most grocery items are ticking up […]
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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New Burbank City Council facing challenges and controversy

The new Burbank City Council is facing tough challenges in 2023. On the list, homelessness, affordable housing, and battles over development to name a few. The panel’s first major decision, the selection of a mayor, whipped up controversy and a serious dose of surprise. What is usually a demonstration of unity got thrown off by one dissenter. What will that […]
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Friday, January 6, 2023
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 6, 2023
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Burbank City Council bids farewell to members Springer and Frutos

The Burbank City Council’s send off for Council Members Sharon Springer and Bob Frutos was not typical. Usually, outgoing members say their goodbyes during the council reorganization meeting. Surprisingly, both Springer and Frutos declared they had prior commitments and would be skipping the December 19 reorganization meeting. So the December 13 council meeting became the last for both Springer and […]
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