Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, May 18, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 18, 2015

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High-speed rail community update in Burbank today

A community meeting on the California high-speed rail project is set to begin this evening at 5 p.m. in Burbank. This is the latest in a series of open house meetings to update locals on the first high-speed rail system in the nation, expected to run 800 miles from Sacramento to San Diego. Around twenty-four stations are being planned in […]

Saturday, May 16, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 16, 2015

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Burbank City Council approves tougher water restrictions

It’s going to be a lot harder to keep a Burbank lawn green through the coming hot days of summer due to some new water restrictions approved by the city council last Thursday. After a public hearing on the impact of the drought and a new 28 percent water-use reduction imposed by a recent executive order from Governor Brown, council […]

Saturday, May 16, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 16, 2015

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New board, committee, and commission members in Burbank

New board, committee, and commission members were appointed by the Burbank City Council last Tuesday. Ninety applicants applied to serve the community in 43 volunteer positions. Here are the names of those selected to serve. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Jackie Waltman Miguel Porras PARK, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD: Barry Gussow Carolyn E. Jackson SUSTAINABLE BURBANK COMMISSION (UNEXPIRED TERM UNTIL […]

Thursday, May 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 14, 2015

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Web Buzz: Starbucks hacked, Rihanna’s deal, and more

The Web is buzzing with reports that Starbucks has been hacked. Some U.S. customers are saying they’ve been ripped off hundreds of dollars and are blaming a Starbucks mobile app. Apparently, hackers have been able to gain access to victim’s reward cards. However, Starbucks is denying its app is the source of the hack. Details at CNBC, Starbucks ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos […]

Thursday, May 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 14, 2015

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Burbank public hearing today on new water restrictions

As the heat of summer approaches, Burbank residents are facing even tougher water restrictions. This evening the Burbank City Council will hold a hearing on tightening the restrictions in the city’s Sustainable Water Use Ordinance enacted back in 2009. Right now we’re at stage 11, which allows landscape irrigation for 15 minutes, per station, once a day, three times a week […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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Burbank Sears joins campaign to help homeless pets

Sears in Burbank has opened its doors to some homeless pets. The retailer is partnering with the Burbank Animal Shelter in its “You can’t buy love, adopt it” campaign. “Over 2,500 animals come through the Burbank Animal Shelter ever year. Our goal with this new campaign is to encourage people to adopt pets. We are excited that Sears is helping […]

Sunday, May 10, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2015

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Happy Mother’s Day!

The flowers are blooming and the sun is shining brightly on this Mother’s Day. The high expected to be near 80 in the Media City. A great day to celebrate.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 9, 2015

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Burbank Scene: Pancake breakfast & Police and Fire Service Day

Big doings in Downtown Burbank today. Kicking things off, the 51st annual Burbank Community YMCA Pancake Breakfast. This is chance to enjoy a great breakfast of flapjacks, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee, while helping a good cause. The event is a fundraiser for youth programs at the Burbank “Y”. Also for the third straight year, the Burbank YMCA Service Club will donate a […]

Thursday, May 7, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 7, 2015

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Circus Vargas opens in Burbank today

Circus Vargas is doing a repeat series of performances in Burbank beginning today. Last October, the travelling circus stopped off in the Media City for several days — now it’s back for an encore.” Aerialists, acrobats, clowns and the ballyhoo of nostalgic Americana,” will be part of the new production entitled Arlequin, according to a news release. They’re promising fun and […]