Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, June 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 23, 2014

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Talk of the Town: Burbank City Council, utility rate hikes, and labor costs

The Burbank City Council will again be crunching budget numbers tonight during a special city council meeting. At the June 10 meeting, the council majority shocked the over-confident staff by not approving utility rate increases for electric, water, refuse, and sewer. The vote was 3-2 with council members Emily Gabel-Luddy and Gary Bric voting for the rate increases. Council member […]

Sunday, June 22, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 22, 2014

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News & General Info

Photo Gallery: Fire in the hills of Glendale

The fire reportedly began in the hills above Brand Park in Glendale, around 12:30 p.m. The cloud of smoke and fire grabbed the attention of folks in both Burbank and Glendale.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 22, 2014

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Fire breaks out in the hills above Glendale

Fire breaks out in the hills above Glendale at around 12:30 p.m. today. Details and more photos coming.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 22, 2014

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Around the Southland: Estate once owned by screen legend up for sale

A Bel Air estate once owned by old Hollywood star, Betty Grable, is up for sale. The actress known for her “million dollar legs” moved into the estate on Stone Canyon Road shortly after it was constructed in 1937. Between 1943-1951 Grable reportedly was the highest paid Hollywood celebrity. Also, she became even more famous for being the top poster […]

Saturday, June 21, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 21, 2014

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First day of summer!

Some fabulous weather for the first weekend of the summer. Sunny and warm days with temps dropping down into the mid-60s at night. Highs in the 80s in Burbank today, tomorrow, and through at least the beginning of the new week. Summertime weather makes the living pretty special here in Burbank and the rest of the Southland.

Friday, June 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 20, 2014

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Burbank Police arrest arson suspect

A suspect in connection with two suspicious fires in Burbank is being held on $50,000 bail today. Earlier this week, the fires broke out in two trash dumpsters within a block of each other. Investigations by the Burbank Fire Department and Burbank PD arson investigators concluded both appeared ” to have been intentionally set.” During the criminal investigation, an arrest […]

Friday, June 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 20, 2014

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Mountain lion alert for Burbank

Burbank Police have issue an alert following two “separate mountain lion sightings” in residential areas this week. The wild cat was seen in neighborhoods near the edge of the Verdugo mountains. Burbank Police Sergeant, John Dilbert, is blaming the drought for the problem. Sgt. Dilbert told the Burbank Leader “… animals that are normally up in the hills come down for […]

Thursday, June 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 19, 2014

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Elephant Bar Restaurant in Burbank closes as part of bankruptcy filing

As some diners have discovered, the Elephant Bar Restaurant in Downtown Burbank has closed. On Monday, June 16, S.B. Restaurant Company, the parent of the Elephant Bar Global Grill/Wok Kitchen chain, reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The petition to reorganize includes the shutdown of 16 of the casual dining chain restaurants including the one at North First Street and […]

Thursday, June 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 19, 2014

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In-N-Out Burger giveaway in Burbank

The most popular place for lunch in the Media City today was probably the Burbank City Federal Credit Union on West Magnolia Boulevard. A large In-N-Out truck was parked in front of the financial institution. Members were treated to a free lunch of burgers, potato chips, and drinks from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The credit union has been […]