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Friday, September 11, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Merchant Ralph Persinger in his shop Burbank Antiques 3423 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank August 22, 20115
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 11, 2015
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City Buzz:Burbank merchants’ feud escalates in Mag Park

That bitter merchants’ feud in the 3400 block of West Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank, once thought to be dying down,  has escalated with more nasty allegations, a police report, and a mystery videotape. I began covering the dispute back in August of 2014, when it centered on the fight for one-hour parking on the north side of the block. Most […]
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Monday, September 7, 2015
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By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 7, 2015
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Labor Day: Enjoy the holiday, remember the workers

“I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living.” — John D. Rockefeller
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Sunday, September 6, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 6, 2015
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Walmart moves ahead with a superstore in Burbank

Retail giant, Walmart, is busy converting the old Great Indoors site, at 1301 North Victory Place, into one of its stores. That’s exciting news for some and a reason to go into mourning for others. “The litigation has concluded with respect to Walmart’s permits and we are moving forward with bringing a Walmart Supercenter to our Burbank customers.” Delia Garcia, […]
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 2, 2015
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Gas prices take a dip for Labor Day weekend

As the long Labor Day weekend approaches, prices at the gas pump are taking a dive. Yeah, gas prices are down across the country including right here in Burbank. Some of the cheapest gas in the Media City is at Kwik Serv Gasoline at Victory Boulevard and Hollywood Way. At this station regular is selling for $3.25 per gallon. The […]
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- A group enjoyed some tasty food truck items on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank August 28, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Magnolia Park — Crowds, food trucks & kicks and gear shop

Magnolia Boulevard is continuing to evolve into an interesting trendy place to hang out in Burbank. Last Friday evening with temperatures in the 90s, crowds braved the heat for “Ladies and Gents Night Out.” Local eateries and smoking food trucks provided a variety of menu items for the hungry. Along with store bargains, there was entertainment and artists at work, […]
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Friday, August 14, 2015
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Costco store 1051 West Burbank Blvd. Burbank July 21, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 14, 2015
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Burbank Costco reopens today after hazmat incident

Burbank’s Costco is back in business today after shutting down yesterday afternoon due to a hazmat incident. Shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday a refrigerant line apparently ruptured. “The 911 call reported a possible Freon leak after a loud bang. Any report of a gas or chemical involved in an incident initiates a Hazardous Materials response,”  said Captain Peter Hendrickson, Burbank Fire spokesman, […]
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Saturday, August 1, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Cousins Main Lobster truck most popular at Ladies & Gents Night Out in Burbank July 31, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 1, 2015
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Updated: Magnolia Park: Food trucks, stores closing and opening

No doubt the food trucks are a big draw on Ladies & Gents Night Out (yes, the name has been changed) the last Friday of each month in Burbank’s Magnolia Park. Last night more than 30 trucks lined Magnolia Boulevard between Hollywood Way and North Catalina Street, and spilled onto some side streets and Hollywood way as well. The most […]
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Friday, July 31, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 31, 2015
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Downtown Burbank Car Classic preview party tonite

The 4th Annual Downtown Burbank Car Classic is getting read to roll out tomorrow, August first, between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. There will be celebrity cars, custom vehicles, pre-1974 cars, exotics, and hot rods spanning several blocks on San Fernando Boulevard from Magnolia Boulevard to Angeleno Avenue. Along with the incredible rides, there will be chalk artists, automobile vendors, and […]
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Owner, Larry Ross cuts the ribbon at grand opening of Blast from the Past, while co-owner/wife Kathy Ross and store customers watch Saturday July 25, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 29, 2015
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Blast From the Past store reopens in Burbank

A Magnolia Park favorite, Blast From the Past, is back in business. After spending 8 months renovating the old Wilson’s Leather building at 3117 West Magnolia Boulevard,  the owners, Larry and Kathy Ross, held a grand re-opening last Saturday, July 25.  Blast From the Past spent 9 years at its old location, 931 North Hollywood Way, before making the big […]
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