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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Tim Stehr, when he was Burbank Police Chief back in the spring of 2008
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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City Buzz: BPD lawsuits, investigations, and controversies

BPD cases and lawsuits Where is ex-Burbank Police Chief, Tim Stehr? Some reports say he’s planning to continue on a loooong European vacation for at least three months, perhaps more. On the other hand, a reliable source tells me Stehr is due back in the Southland next weekend. Stehr’s vacation has resulted in an expensive delay in the discrimination and retaliation case of Burbank […]
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 14, 2011
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Burbank city manager proposes dumping merit pay for some employees

Major development involving Burbank’s controversial practice of merit pay for some employees. In the last fiscal year of 2009-2010, the city reportedly paid out an estimated $1 million in bonuses, during these hard economic times of cutbacks and reduced city services. The Burbank City Attorney’s Office is fighting a lawsuit to get details on those bonuses filed last January by The Burbank Leader/The […]
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Woman on the Chandler Bike Path in Burbank
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 6, 2011
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Burbank Police issue a Chandler Bike Path warning

Late today, Burbank Police issued a warning about a predator who’s stalking women on the Chandler Bike Path. The suspect targets women — walking or jogging — during the morning hours on that path, which is a popular place for exercise enthuses. There have been three separate incidents of women being accosted by the suspect in the past month, according […]
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