Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, January 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2015

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UPDATED: Burbank 2015 school board candidate statements on YouTube

Less than a month to go until the Burbank Primary on February 24, 2015. On the mail in ballot, 6 candidates vying for three seats on the school board. Their candidate statements are on YouTube and here on Media City Groove in this post. (7 city council candidate statements are here) Updated: On Monday, March 2, 2015 I got an […]

Monday, January 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2015

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UPDATED: Burbank 2015 city council candidate statements on YouTube

The 7 candidates running for two seats on the Burbank City Council have statements on YouTube and you can view them here on Media City Groove in this post. The Burbank Primary is February 24, 2015. This is a mail in ballot election. Update: On Monday, March 2, 2015 I got an email from Burbank public information officer Drew Sugars saying: ” We […]

Monday, January 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2015

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Laker guard Kobe Bryant to have surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers today announced what many had expected. Kobe Bryant will have shoulder surgery. Some reports are saying this means Bryant is done for the season. Age maybe catching up with the 36 year-old veteran player who has missed a lot of games over the past three seasons due to injuries. Already there is chatter suggesting it’s time for […]

Monday, January 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2015

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In The News: January 26, 2015

A drone crashed on the White House grounds this morning. The Secret Service investigating. CNN The measles outbreak from that Disneyland connection continues to grow. The Los Angeles County Public Health Department has confirmed 10 cases of measles in the county, but none is linked to the Disney outbreak. One case is in Pasadena. County officials urging everyone who hasn’t […]

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Former mayor/Council member Emily Gabel-Luddy at the city council reorganization meeting May 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 25, 2015

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Emily Gabel-Luddy is seeking a second term on Burbank City Council

Burbank City Council member, Emily Gabel-Luddy, is seeking a second term. Gabel-Luddy is basing her campaign on her lengthy experience in city government and views for the future of Burbank. Here are Gabel-Luddy’s responses to the questions I emailed to all city council candidates. 1. Why are you the best candidate for a seat on the Burbank City Council? […]

Sunday, January 25, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 25, 2015

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Around the Southland: Miley Cyrus puts Toluca Lake mansion up for sale

Pop singer, Miley Cyrus, is moving on from the family compound in Toluca Lake. Cyrus reportedly put the huge spread on the market for $5.99 million – just a little more than what the family paid for it back in May of 2007, according to the Trulia real estate blog. If you’ve got the bread to throw down for this property […]

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Strong winds whipped around the flag out front of the American Legion Post No.150 at 940 West Olive Avenue Burbank January 24, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 24, 2015

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Strong winds and warm temps in Burbank, Southland this weekend

Very strong winds whipped and howled through Burbank this morning. Winds died down to light breezes shortly after 9 a.m., but a wind advisory for the Media City and many other parts of the Southland remains in effect through 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. Wind with gusts from 35 to 55 mph are expected in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, including […]

Friday, January 23, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 23, 2015

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Elise Stearns-Niesen has her eye on a Burbank City Council seat

After several years as a Burbank Police Commissioner, Elise Stearns-Niesen is ready to make the move to the city council. Stearns-Niesen believes her leadership experience and ability to relate to the average resident makes her the best candidate for one of two open seats on the council. Here are her responses to the questions I emailed all of the 2015 city […]

Friday, January 23, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 23, 2015

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In The News: January 23, 2015

Vice-President Joe Biden continues his visit in the Southland today. Yesterday, the Veepee snarled traffic in Burbank with a late afternoon visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show at the Warner Bros. Studios. Today more headaches for Southland motorist as Biden heads out to West Los Angeles College in Ladera Heights. Biden is expected to have a sit down discussion with students and […]