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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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Burbank events: March 4-8, 2014

March 4, 2014 — Burbank City Council hosting a Town Hall Meeting at John Muir Middle School on Tuesday. The Town Hall meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Muir Middle School 1111 North Kenneth Road. Along with the city council, City Manager, Mark Scott, and other city staff will be there to answer questions and discuss issues of […]

Saturday, October 26, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 26, 2013

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City Buzz: L.A. takes action to stop runaway production. What about Burbank?

Los Angeles has taken an important step in putting the brakes on runaway production. Will Burbank be next? Yesterday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a city ordinance to waive fees for pilot productions in L.A. In a way, this is a no-brainer, but it has been a long time coming for the City of Angels. Garcetti wrote the legislation […]

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 1, 2013

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Remembering five young car crash victims in Burbank

Many in Burbank are grieving for the five you lives lost in that tragic car crash last Saturday. Burbank PD says the accident involved a single vehicle, a Nissan sedan, which was discovered around 4:13 a.m. September 28, “fully engulfed in flames” on San Fernando Boulevard near the Scott-Road off-ramp of the Golden State Freeway. A female survivor was […]

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Luther Burbank student walking on North Screenland Drive in Burbank March 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 25, 2013

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Burbank sidewalk controversy revisted

The issue of sidewalks on North Screenland Drive has blown up into a huge controversy since the first vote on the matter by the Burbank City Council back in December of 2010. At that time, by a three-to-two vote, the council supported the majority of the residents who do not want sidewalks on their street. However, Councilman Gary Bric changed […]

Friday, July 12, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- The new reusable bag from Smart & Final Extra at 1855 West Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 12, 2013

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City Buzz: Plastic carryout bags banned in Glendale. Is Burbank next?

Forget your reusable grocery bag and you’re going to pay extra to get a carryout sack for your purchases at some retailers in nearby Glendale now. It’s part of a strict plastic-bag-ban ordinance, which is being rolled out in two stages. The new ordinance is listed on the City of Glendale website. Here’s the first phase: “Beginning July 1, 2013 […]

Friday, June 28, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 28, 2013

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Two Burbank libraries designated cooling centers during heat wave

Starting today, folks in Burbank will get some relief from the heat wave. Two of the city’s libraries will have longer hours through Sunday, providing cool places to escape hot temperatures in the 90s and even triple digits. Two designated cooling centers were announced yesterday in a news released: “Residents are encouraged to seek relief from the heat by visiting […]

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Photo: Mark Scott courtesy City of Fresno website

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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A new Burbank city manager selected

Burbank has a new city manager. It happened tonight during a closed door session of the Burbank City Council. Council members selected Mark Scott, presently the city manager up in Fresno. Scott reportedly has held that position since April of 2010. The announcement came in a news release from City Hall a short while ago. The release touted Scott’s resume: […]

Friday, June 14, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Hundreds of Burbank City Federal Credit Union members lined up on Magnolia Boulevard to get a free In-N-Out burger in Burbank June 14, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 14, 2013

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Free In-N-Out burgers in Burbank

The Burbank City Federal Credit Union provided a free lunch to hundreds of its members between 11-and 2 p.m.today. Folks lined up in front of the building to get one of those juicy In-N-Out burgers, chips, and a drink. I spoke with two members of the credit union marketing team, Eric Foster and Joanna Tomlinson, about the event. Tomlinson told […]

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 4, 2013

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Scott LaChasse sworn in as Burbank police chief

Finally, it’s a done deal. Under overcast skies and before a large crowd on the steps of Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters, 200 North Third Street, Police Chief Scott LaChasse was sworn in by Los Angeles County District Attorney, Jackie Lacey. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by local residents, city employees, dignitaries, officials and law enforcement personnel from throughout the […]