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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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DreamWorks Animation linked to wage-fixing conspiracy scandal

DreamWorks Animation, one of the major players in the local entertainment industry, has been linked to a wage-fixing conspiracy, according to a post on NikkiFinke.com. The Glendale-based studio along with Pixar and Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic, reportedly made a secret agreement not to poach each others employees in what amounted to an alleged “wage-fixing cartel.” DreamWorks Animation has approximately two […]

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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Glendale Crumbs cupcake shop closed

I had a birthday a few days ago, and I regret not indulging in a Crumbs cupcake, one of the best on the planet. Now the chance for a repeat at that cupcakery is gone. The Crumbs Bake Shop at the Americana in Glendale has been shutdown and the phone disconnected. Apparently the New York-based chain has been struggling financially and […]

Monday, July 7, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Protesters rallied in front of Hobby Lobby in Burbank July 7, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 7, 2014

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Protest rally and ribbon cutting ceremony at Hobby Lobby in Burbank

Dozens of protesters rallied in front of the Burbank Hobby Lobby at noon today, forcing the grand opening ceremony to move inside the store. The demonstrators were protesting Hobby Lobby because of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last Monday. In a landmark 5-4 decision, the high court ruled Hobby Lobby could deny coverage in its employee health plan for certain contraceptives, […]

Monday, July 7, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 7, 2014

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Major protest planned for Burbank Hobby Lobby grand opening today

A major protest is shaping up for the grand opening ceremony at the Burbank Hobby Lobby today. Social media is buzzing about the protest, which will focus on Hobby Lobby’s U.S. Supreme Court victory. Last Monday, the high court ruled that the craft and home decor chain, run by a conservative Christian family, could deny coverage in the company employee […]

Thursday, July 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 3, 2014

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Facebook makes another multi-million dollar purchase

Facebook continues its buying spree with another multi-million dollar purchase. TechCrunch is reporting Facebook is ponying up between $400-500 million for LiveRail, an advertising company, which focuses on video ads that appear on the web and mobile devices. The social network announced the acquisition on its website yesterday. “We believe that LiveRail, Facebook and the premium publishers it serves have […]

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Taco Bell at 24 25 Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank reopens after major makeover June 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 1, 2014

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Burbank Taco Bell back in business after major remodeling

The Taco Bell at Buena Vista Street and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank is back in business. It had a soft opening last Friday, when they had to work the bugs out of the computer system. The next day, Saturday, the computers were working and the customers were starting to trickle in. They’re calling this a remodel, but if you remember, […]

Monday, June 30, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Another new Hobby Lobby sign at the entrance to the parking lot of the North Victory Boulevard parking of the company's new Burbank store June 30, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 30, 2014

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Hobby Lobby wins U.S. Supreme Court case over birth control mandate

Hobby Lobby, the family owned arts and crafts chain opening a new store in Burbank in a few days, has been handed a major victory by the U.S. Supreme Court. It was announced today that the deeply divided high court had ruled in a 5-4 decision that privately owned corporations could not be required to provide contraceptive coverage for employees under […]

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- New Hobby Lobby sign a 641 North Victory Boulevard Burbank June 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 28, 2014

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While waiting for U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Hobby Lobby gears up for Burbank opening

Hobby Lobby, the craft and home decor chain, is gearing up for the big opening of its new Burbank store early next month. A new sign has been installed at the entrance to the newly paved parking lot on North Victory Boulevard. Extensive renovation of the old OSH site has been done, but work continues on the structure. Hobby Lobby’s […]

Friday, June 27, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- IKEA store at 600 North San Fernando Boulevard in Downtown Burbank June 27, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 27, 2014

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IKEA Burbank hourly workers to get a raise as part of new company policy

Many of the more than 300 employees at the IKEA in Burbank will be getting a raise as part of a new company policy.Yesterday, the Swedish furniture giant announced it will adopt a new minimum hourly wage structure for its U.S. hourly retail workers. Beginning in January of next year, the minimum average hourly wage will jump 17 percent to an average […]