Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, March 2, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media city G -- City Council candidate Juan Guillen in front of The Little White Chapel on North Avon Street in Burbank March 2, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 2, 2015

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Political campaigns, thank-yous, and the Burbank General Election

Political campaigns for the Burbank General Municipal Election shift into high gear this week. Some of the candidates in the run-off for either city council or school board are already back going door-to-door in various neighborhoods hoping to pick up some extra votes. I ran into city council candidate, Juan Guillen, at The White Chapel on Avon Street where the […]

Sunday, March 1, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 1, 2015

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More rain coming to Burbank

The sun came out in Burbank this morning, but keep that umbrella close. More rain is in the forecast for this afternoon, tonight and showers possible even tomorrow. The high today around 60 with the temperature dipping down into the 40s tonight.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 1, 2015

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Final count of the 2015 Burbank Primary Election

The official final count of the 2015 Burbank Primary Municipal Election was released last Friday by the City Clerk’s Office. There were 87 ballots sent to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder for signature verification. So now all the ballots have been verified and the election certified. The final number of ballots returned 10,190 or 16.6 percent of the 61,104 mailed […]

Saturday, February 28, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 28, 2015

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Photo Gallery: Tabebuia trees bloom in Burbank

Tabebuia trees have been in glorious bloom this month here in Burbank. My favorite is the one known as the Lavender Trumpet Tree. Bloom color varies from pale pink to purple and lavender. The fact that the tree blooms so beautifully in winter is a true delight.

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Sheridan Gardens at 817 North Hollywood Way in Burbank closed its doors on February 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 28, 2015

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Sheridan Gardens in Burbank closes its doors

Long time Burbank business, Sheridan Gardens, nursery, gift, and home decor shop, abruptly closed its doors just over a week ago on Friday, February 20. It was a shock for the small group of employees who worked there as well as for devoted shoppers who had patronized the business for many years. Since 1980, the nursery and the adjacent lot at […]

Friday, February 27, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 27, 2015

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Leonard Nimoy March 26, 1931 — February 27, 2015

“The miracle is this: the more we share the more we have.” Leonard Nimoy aka Spock Actor, director, photographer, poet, singer

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Photo courtesy Jesse "Tangk" Tangkhpanya

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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Burbank Primary Election follow-up: Concessions and thank-yous

Burbank School Board candidate, Jesse “Tangk” Tangkhpanya, did not do well in yesterday’s Burbank primary. Tangk is a relative newcomer to Burbank with some impressive credentials. However, he finished last in a field of six candidates vying for three seats on the board. Still, the gracious concession post he put up on his Facebook page makes him a winner in my […]

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Election workers sorted ballots for the primary election at Burbank City Hall February 24, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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Some surprises in the 2015 Burbank primary results

The complete count of the ballots cast in the Burbank Primary Nominating Election wrapped up late last night and there were some surprises. The process began at City Hall minutes after the election ballot deadline of 7 p.m. The precinct results started appearing on a monitor at City Hall and on the Burbank city website shortly after 8 p.m. City […]

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Drop-off center signs posted at the Joslyn Center 1301 West Olive Avenue Burbank February 24, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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Election Day in Burbank — Get those ballots in!

Primary Election Day in Burbank. In order for your vote to count, you must get your mail only ballot into City Hall or one of the designated drop-off centers by 7 p.m. this evening. I went over to the Joslyn Center on West Olive Avenue this morning to drop off my ballot. The election team at the Joslyn Center was […]