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Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G- Gas prices at Arco station Hollywood Way and Magnolia Blvd in Burbank October 22, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 22, 2014
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Gasoline prices dropping in Burbank

Gasoline prices are dropping at the pumps all over Burbank and elsewhere.  The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report says the national average is $3.086 a gallon for regular. That’s the lowest it’s been since early 2011. Gas prices are not quite that low in the Media City — but they might get there soon. Today, I joined a crowd of motorists […]
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank city council candidate David Nos at the forum held in the Burbank Central Library March 21, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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David Nos announces candidacy for Burbank City Council

David Nos is making another run for a seat on the Burbank City Council. Nos a Civil Service Board member and past president of the Burbank School Board, announced his candidacy in a letter posted on the Burbank Leader website this afternoon. ” As your councilman I will be fair, open and communicative. I will address issues and not personalities. It […]
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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Chris Rizzotti wins major endorsement in Burbank City Council race

Realtor and Burbank Planning Board Vice-Chair, Chris Rizzotti, has picked up a major endorsement in the Burbank City Council race from local Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). The nomination period for that 2015 race doesn’t open until next month, but Rizzotti has been running hard since announcing his candidacy back in March. He was the first candidate to officially toss his hat in […]
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Monday, October 20, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 20, 2014
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UPDATED: Burbank PD investigating a double shooting

  UPDATED: October 21, 2014 Burbank Police are now calling this a case domestic violence that ended with attempted murder and a suicide. Police discovered a 50 year-old man, who had been fatally shot, in the cab of a tractor- trailer at Affordable Storage in Burbank early yesterday afternoon. A 47 year-old female was found wounded nearby. She was taken […]
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- One hour parking signs are up on the north side of the 3400 block of Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank October 11, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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City Buzz: Progress in Mag Park parking dispute

Progress is being made in that bitter parking dispute among some merchants on Magnolia Boulevard in the Magnolia Park area of Burbank. The two-hour parking signs were replaced by one-hour signs on the north side of the 3400 block of Magnolia last Friday. When I dropped by the block the day after, Burbank Antiques owner, Ralph Persinger, told me visitors are […]
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Monday, October 13, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 13, 2014
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Columbus Day a holiday for some, but not all

Columbus Day is a holiday for some, but not all. Some of the folks enjoying a holiday are those who work for city, county, federal offices, libraries and Superior Courts. This means the U.S. Postal Service is closed with some pick-ups of mail, but no regular deliveries today.  However, most state offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, are open. […]
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Sunday, October 12, 2014
Photo: FLLewis / Media City -- Kmart 1000 North San Fernando Blvd. Burbank October 11, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 12, 2014
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Hackers attack Kmart, Albertsons hit for a second time

Kmart is the latest retailer to be attacked by hackers. The disclosure was made on October 9 “… our Kmart store payment data systems were infected with a form of malware that was undetectable by current anti-virus systems. We were able to quickly remove the malware. However, we believe certain debit and credit card numbers have been compromised, ” according […]
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
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By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 8, 2014
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UPDATED:City Buzz: A third candidate jumps into Burbank City Council race

The race for Burbank City Council is heating up. Police Commissioner, Elise Stearns-Niesen, announced her candidacy in a letter posted on the Burbank Leader website yesterday. Stearns-Niesen, the former chair and ex-vice-chair of that commission, promised to take the high road in her quest for a seat on the city council: “I will run a positive campaign, one in which I will […]
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 7, 2014
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UPDATED: Burbank Water and Power crews go pink for October

Burbank Water and Power crews are wearing pink hard hats to draw attention to October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women. Each year, it is estimated that over 220,000 women in this country will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. However, many believe breast cancer […]
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