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Thursday, April 12, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 12, 2012

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Get ready for the big Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival

Final preparations are underway for the Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival this weekend, which is going to be huge! Nearly 100 artists and street painters are scheduled to show-off their best between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 14 and 15, along a four block stretch of San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Olive Avenue in downtown. More than […]

Friday, March 23, 2012

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Electric smart meter in Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 23, 2012

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Opt-out smart meter plan approved for Burbank

Despite fierce opposition from a small relentless group of smart meter opponents, the Burbank City Council voted to install a new opt-out fee schedule at its meeting on Tuesday, March 20. During public comments, the opponents lambasted the smart meter technology as unhealthy, dangerous, and a privacy invader. As they have done many times in the past months, the council […]

Thursday, December 22, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 22, 2011

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More strong winds in Burbank

It’s sunny and windy in the Media City today. In fact, there’s a wind advisory for the entire Southland in effect until 2 p.m. tomorrow. That advisory says ” gusty and potentially damaging Santa Ana winds expected today and Friday.” Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are whipping through So Cal this morning. The winds could get even stronger before […]

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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City Buzz: November 23, 2011

More car thefts and burglaries in Burbank In the latest crime report from Burbank Police Officer Joshua Kendrick, only a handful of residential and business burglaries are listed for the past couple of weeks, the bad news — a lot of vehicle thefts and break-ins. The report, released yesterday, mentioned some 21 vehicle crimes — all happened between November 11 and 21, 2011. During that time, thieves […]

Monday, October 24, 2011

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Anti-Walmart protestors and TV news vans outside the site of the former Great Indoors building in the Empire Center In Burbank October 19, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 24, 2011

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Walmart event stirs up more controversy

“This is far from over” — that’s the new battle cry from the Stop Walmart in Burbank group, following last Monday’s controversial community open house by Walmart. Instead of the public forum most folks were anticipating, Walmart offered up a promotional event stocked with tables, charts, PR materials, and smiling Walmart executives. The focus –the new Burbank Walmart and how Walmart REALLY is […]

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank Recycle Center 500 South Flower Street Burbank

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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City releases statement on controversial Burbank Recycle Center

Lately, the Burbank City Council has been peppered with tough questions from residents about the status and alleged mismanagement of the Burbank Recycle Center over on South Flower Street. This is not the first time rumors have been flying about something “not right” going on at the center. Yesterday, the City of Burbank put out a statement about the center and its […]

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Police Commissioner Jim Etter, wife Wendy, and City Councilman Dr. Dvid Gordon in the Burbank City Hall lobby for the election returns April 12, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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City Buzz: July 19, 2011

Burbank police commissioner resigns The Burbank Police Commission’s most controversial and perhaps its most dedicated member is stepping down at the end of tomorrow’s police commission meeting. Jim Etter sent a letter of resignation late yesterday to Police Commission Chair, Elise Stearns-Niesen, Mayor/City Council member, Jess Talamantes, Burbank Police Chief and Deputy Chief, Scott LaChasse and Tom Angel. No, Etter is not […]

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Thouands of party people poured into Downtown Burbank to celebrate the city's 100th birthday July 8, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 9, 2011

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Thousands celebrate Burbank milestone

What a slamming-jamming party!!! I spent nearly three hours in a sea of humanity celebrating Burbank’s centennial yesterday. I have to admit, I was surprised at the thousands of folks who packed a six-block area of Downtown Burbank for this major shindig. While working my way through a crowd, I overheard someone ask:”Do all these people live in Burbank?” Probably not […]

Monday, July 4, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 4, 2011

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City Buzz: July 4, 2011

Happy Fourth of July! Dodger Stadium festivities The guys in blue kick-off a four game series against the New York Mets tonight. Also, fans will be treated to fireworks and tributes to our military. Gates at Dodger Stadium open at 3:40 p.m. Fireworks and more at the Starlight Bowl A July 4th tradition continues tonight at the Starlight Bowl in […]