Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, September 25, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 25, 2023

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$5.4 million Powerball lottery ticket sold at liquor store in Burbank

A Powerball lottery winner is holding a ticket worth $5.4 million dollars. The ticket was bought for the September 23 draw at Thirst Quencher Liquor, 440 North Glenoaks Blvd here in Burbank. The ticket shows five of the six winning numbers. It lacks the red Powerball number. Those lucky digits were 1, 12, 20, 3, 66 and the Powerball was […]

Monday, September 11, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 11, 2023

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Coco Gauff’s US Open 2023 win is one for the history books

Tennis phenom, Coco Gauff, won the women’s US Open title over the weekend. On NBC’s “Today Show” this morning she admitted to being shocked at her own achievement. It “still doesn’t feel real at all,” Gauff said. However, the 19-year old did indeed become the youngest winner since Serena Williams did it at 17 in 1999. It was not an […]

Monday, September 11, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 11, 2023

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opinion

Remembering 9/11 the victims, heroes, and America strong

Today, we remember the 2,977 precious lives stolen from us on 9/11 and reflect on all that was lost in the fire and ash that September morning. The American story itself changed on this day 22 years ago. But what could not — and will not — change is the character of this nation. pic.twitter.com/qYRfyquQxV — President Biden (@POTUS) September […]

Saturday, September 9, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, September 9, 2023

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Entertainment

Fall festival coming to Burbank park named for King of Late Night, Johnny Carson

Mark your calendars for the upcoming “Fall Festival, A Night in the Park.” The entertainment event will be in the beautifully landscaped Johnny Carson Park on South Bob Hope Drive, between Parkside Avenue and Warner Boulevard. The date is Saturday, September 30, 2023. The free event includes a live concert, food trucks, art vendors, and a showing of the classic […]

Friday, September 8, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 8, 2023

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Entertainment

Actress Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home saved from the wrecking ball

The Brentwood home of legendary actress, Marilyn Monroe, is still standing at least for now. When word got out that the new owner of the 1929 Spanish Colonial had pulled a permit to demolish it, fans and officials sprang into action. The only home Marilyn Monroe ever owned by herself is located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive, which is in […]

Monday, August 28, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 28, 2023

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El Segundo champs return home to celebrate Little League World Series victory

The El Segundo Little League champs got the superstar treatment when they arrived home Monday. On Sunday, the El Segundo kids won the Little League World Series title in a thriller. For most of the game, El Segundo had a comfortable lead over a tough Curacao team. Then it all changed. In the top of the fifth inning, Curacao shook […]

Monday, August 28, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 28, 2023

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Get out the umbrellas, heat warning in Burbank and much of the Southland today

Excessive heat is blasting Burbank today, bringing out the umbrellas. Last Monday, folks here popped opened umbrellas to deal with lingering showers from what was left of tropical storm Hilary. A week later, umbrellas are being used as shields against a scorching sun. By 11 a.m. today, the temperature in the Media City had soared past 90 degrees. We’re expecting […]

Monday, August 21, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 21, 2023

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News and General Info

Earthquake shakes up Southern California during stormy weather from Hilary

A double clean-up for some Southlanders today, after a moderate earthquake struck during the height of tropical storm Hilary. The shaking surprised many and rattled nerves already frayed by the stormy weather. The quake hit at 2:41 pm yesterday. The U.S. Geological Survey said it was located 4.3 miles southeast of Ojai. The shaking went on for several seconds and […]

Monday, August 21, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 21, 2023

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Tropical storm Hilary drenches Burbank and much of the Southland with heavy rain

Remnants of tropical storm Hilary are wreaking havoc on the Pacific Northwest today after barreling thorough Southern California yesterday. Waves and waves of heavy rain pounded our region from Sunday morning until well past midnight, leaving behind mudslides, flash floods, and some power outages. It is the first tropical storm to hit the Southland in 84 years! Hilary churned in […]