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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, 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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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 […]

Friday, June 30, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 30, 2023

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Downtown Burbank Arts Festival 2023 spotlights talented artists

A number of major events in the Media City this month, including the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival. San Fernando Blvd was closed to vehicle traffic between Magnolia Blvd and Olive Avenue, the weekend of June 3 and 4, from 11 am to 6 pm. The closure allowed thousands to visit more than 180 decorated booths filled with art work, jewelry, […]

Thursday, August 4, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 4, 2022

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National Night Out a big success in Burbank

A big turnout for the Burbank Police sponsored National Night Out 2022. The event began at 5:30 p.m. last Tuesday, Aug. 2, when the temperature was still above 80 degrees. Despite the heat they came, some pushing strollers with dogs on leashes and kids in tow. Burbank PD estimates the crowd at around 750. “For the second year in a […]

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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Thanksgiving message from Burbank Mayor Bob Frutos

This Thanksgiving I am grateful I will be joining my family, like so many families in our community in sitting down together to give thanks for those things we are so thankful for in our lives. When I look back over last year I have served as Mayor, I am grateful for a caring and kind community for your patience, […]

Monday, October 26, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 26, 2020

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Three seats for the Burbank school board on the ballot

Three incumbents on the Burbank Board of Education are facing a tough challenger in the November General Election. There are three school board seats up for election on the Burbank ballot. Running for re-election are Dr. Armond Aghakhanian, Steve Ferguson, and Roberta Reynolds. The challenger is an experienced middle school teacher with a doctorate in education, Emily Weisberg. In a […]

Monday, October 26, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 26, 2020

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Three contenders vying for Burbank Treasurer

Current Burbank City Treasurer, Krystle Palmer, is facing two challengers in the November General Municipal Election. The Burbank City Council appointed Palmer as treasurer back in August 2019. Palmer took over for Debbie Kukta who left to become the assistant superintendent of administrative services for the Burbank Unified School District. The candidates are competing to see who will finish out […]

Monday, October 26, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 26, 2020

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Intense battle for two seats on Burbank City Council

Eight candidates are battling it out for two seats on the Burbank City Council. In the final days of the 2020 campaign, the candidates are utilizing a variety of strategies to win support from the voters. Who are the 8 city council candidates? A good launching point to check out the council candidates is the Burbank City website. Under the […]