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Sunday, May 24, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 24, 2009

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Welcome home Atlantis!

Photo: Carla Thomas/NASA Bad weather in Florida continued today, so the space shuttle Atlantis dropped out of the sky and landed at Edwards Air Force Base here in California at 8:39 a.m. Pacific Time. The crew of Atlantis carried out an extensive and complex upgrade of the Hubble Space Telescope during a 13-day journey. Later, Commander Scott Altman spoke for his six-member crew: “We’re all thrilled to have […]

Saturday, May 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2009

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Mixed blessings on this Memorial Day holiday weekend

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank The economy is still struggling. Job layoffs by the thousands continue. Gasoline prices at the pumps are up. On Thursday, May 21, I paid $2.60 a gallon at a gas station in Burbank. A month ago at the same station, I paid $2.30 a gallon. And food prices are still outrageously high; why is that […]

Friday, May 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 22, 2009

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More controversy in Burbank

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Council (from left to right) Dr. David Gordon, Dave Golonski, Anja Reinke, Jess Talamantes and seated, council member/Mayor Gary Bric Suspicions are growing that something troubling is brewing behind the scenes in Burbank that involves the police department and legal matters. Officials are trying to keep it hush-hush, but all that has done is fuel […]

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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California voters turn thumbs down on five budget propositions

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Polling Place/Joaquin Miller Elementary School California voters didn’t just reject five of the propositions championed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other legislators as fixes for the financially-strapped state budget, they slammed them to the mat in yesterday’s special election. Propositions 1A through 1E were soundly defeated by huge margins. STATEWIDE RESULTS Proposition 1A “Rainy Day” Budget […]

Friday, May 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 15, 2009

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Jay Leno gearing up for “Tonight Show” finale

Photo: NBC Time is running out, if you plan to attend a “Tonight Show” taping hosted by Jay Leno. In two weeks, after 17 years, the veteran comic will host his last “Tonight Show,” on Friday, May 29. Leno told CNN he’s planning some surprises for his finale and he revealed the guests will include singer James Taylor and new “Tonight Show” […]

Thursday, May 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 14, 2009

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Community Calendar: National Vigil For Hope

Almost everyday we hear heartbreaking media reports about the desperate search for a missing person. I was surprised to learn from the National Vigil For Hope website that there are more than a million missing adults and children in America. To make us all aware of the situation, vigils will be held across the country this Sunday, May 17, National Vigil For Hope day. Here […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Burbank police facing allegations of misconduct and other problems

Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the city of Burbank, the “Media Capital of the World.” The uncertainty is not linked to the prominent entertainment industry in town nor is it fallout from the sluggish economy. No, it’s the city’s police department, which is the focus of this negative energy. For weeks now the rumors […]

Sunday, May 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2009

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“Star Trek” makes big debut at the Box Office

The new “Star Trek” flick shot to the top of the Box Office at warp speed. The reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise earned a spectacular $31 million on Friday. Over the weekend, “Trekkies,” or “Trekkers” and thousands of other movie fans packed theater seats to see the futuristic adventure, propelling the film into first place with an estimated $72.5 million. The newest “Star Trek” […]

Sunday, May 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2009

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Visitors welcome at Grand View on Mother’s Day

Photos: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove Despite its problems, Grand View Memorial Park, will be open to the public today from noon until 4 p.m. Only a few hours for those who would like to share some time on this Mother’s Day with relatives and friends laid to rest at this 125-year-old cemetery in Glendale. The cemetery’s legal and management problems date […]