Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Sunday, August 31, 2014

President Obama's Labor Day weekend weekly address

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 31, 2014

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Labor Day, jobs, and the minimum wage

On this Labor Day weekend, President Barack Obama is continuing to hammer home his point that it’s time for Congress to raise the minimum wage. Republicans have repeatedly blocked attempts to raise the federal minimum wage gradually from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour. In his weekly address, President Obama insisted raising the minimum wage will help more than 20 million […]

Friday, August 29, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 29, 2014

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$180 million lottery jackpot won in CA still unclaimed

The winner of that $180 million Mega Millions jackpot has yet to step forward. The jackpot is from last Friday’s, August 22, draw. The lucky ticket was bought at a 7-11, 301 County Line Road in Calimesa in Riverside County. The retailer is due $900,000, one half-of-one percent of the jackpot amount, for selling the winning ticket. So why has the winner […]

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Exercise guru Michelle Wilson in Pilates class Verdugo Recreation Center Burbank August 6, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 28, 2014

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Burbank Scene: Working out with Michelle Wilson

In a city dotted with movie studios, film, television, and media production companies, getting into and staying in shape is big business. The Media City has an ample supply of various gyms, workout studios, and exercise venues. Over the years, I have taken exercise classes at a variety of places, from professional studios to the YMCA. By far one of the […]

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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Burbank weather hot today and even hotter tomorrow

At 2:30 p.m. It hit 92 in the Media City. It could get even hotter before the sun goes down. After a cool down to be only in the upper 60s, temperatures are expected to rise even higher tomorrow. Thursday’s high predicted to be at least 95 for B-town. Weather watchers say the 90 degree temps will continue through Sunday […]

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Burbank Vice-Mayor, Bob Frutos, issued the now famous ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan who accepted! Chief Lenahan embraced the challenge to help in the fight against Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which attacks the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. It’s also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Chief Lenahan took […]

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 26, 2014

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City Buzz: Another candidate jumps into the 2015 race for Burbank City Council

Several potential candidates are quietly preparing or exploring campaigns for the 2015 race for Burbank City Council. This is the way it has worked in the past. Gear up discreetly behind the scenes in the spring and summer. Then usually, council candidates announce in the fall. Well, this time around not all of the candidates are playing by the old […]

Sunday, August 24, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 24, 2014

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Lucky Mega Millions ticket sold in California wins $180 million jackpot!

Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket in California for last Friday’s draw is very rich today. That ticket is worth $180 million or $107.1 million if the winner opted for the cash option. The ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Calimesa in Riverside County. Those winning numbers: 5, 31, 34, 41, 74 and the Mega Ball 3. This is the […]

Friday, August 22, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Romancing the Bean 3413 West Magnolia Boulevard Burbank August 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 22, 2014

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Talk of the Town: Allegations of harassment and bullying in parking dispute

The dispute over parking in the 3400 block of Magnolia Boulevard has taken an ugly and disturbing turn. Over a period of several months, some of the merchants have spoken out and contacted city officials about parking problems along that block. At the center of the dispute is the coffeehouse/cafe, Romancing the Bean. No longer a sleepy street known only to […]

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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Mega Millions jackpot skyrockets to $180 million

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has skyrocketed to at least $180 million. Last night the jackpot rolled over again after no one purchased a ticket with all of the winning numbers. Those big bucks digits are 22, 39, 56, 67, 71, and the Mega Ball 15. The jackpot starts with 15 millions, then grows by a minimum of 5 million […]