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Thursday, June 20, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 20, 2013
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Disney expansion project clears major hurdle

Another major studio expansion project is working its way through the political process. Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch revamp was approved by the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission yesterday. Last April, NBCUniversal got the go ahead from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for its  $1.6 billion 25-year Evolution Plan, which the studio says will generate 30,000 jobs. Disney’s Golden […]
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Photo: Mark Scott courtesy City of Fresno website
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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A new Burbank city manager selected

Burbank has a new city manager. It happened tonight during a closed door session of the Burbank City Council. Council members selected Mark Scott, presently the city manager up in Fresno. Scott reportedly has held that position since April of 2010. The announcement came in a news release from City Hall a short while ago. The release touted Scott’s resume: […]
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Fun time in the new activity pool at the Verdugo Recreation Center 3201 West Verdugo Avenue Burbank June 14, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 15, 2013
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Photo Gallery: Splashing in the new Verdugo activity pool

Splish splash! A fun place to be in the coming hot days of summer, the new activity pool at the Verdugo Recreation Center 3201 West Verdugo Avenue in Burbank. It opened last Saturday. Even during June gloom, the pool is drawing a crowd. Details on pool time and fees here.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Hundreds of Burbank City Federal Credit Union members lined up on Magnolia Boulevard to get a free In-N-Out burger in Burbank June 14, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 14, 2013
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Free In-N-Out burgers in Burbank

The Burbank City Federal Credit Union provided a free lunch to hundreds of its members between 11-and 2 p.m.today. Folks lined up in front of the building to get one of those juicy In-N-Out burgers, chips, and a drink. I spoke with two members of the credit union marketing team, Eric Foster and Joanna Tomlinson, about the event. Tomlinson told […]
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 13, 2013
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“Man of Steel” hottest movie ticket this weekend

  The new Superman movie lands in U.S. theaters tomorrow and it’s the hottest ticket this weekend. “Man of Steel” advance ticket sells were soaring high — in the number one spot — as of last Tuesday at Fandango, the popular movie site on the web. The publicity has been incredible. Movie posters and billboards for the comic-book-wonder -turned-big-screen-superstar are […]
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Monday, June 10, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 10, 2013
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Tony Awards 2013:”Kinky Boots” and high TV ratings

  The Internet is buzzing about  the 67th Annual Tony Awards kicking butt in the ratings last night. The celebration of Broadway’s best drew 7.24 million viewers, up 20 percent over last year. “Kinky Boots,” the musical filled with drag queens and big dreams, danced away with the largest haul — six Tonys — including best score for 1980’s rocker, […]
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 8, 2013
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UPDATED: Aftermath of deadly shooting spree in Santa Monica

  UPDATED: Sunday, June 9, 2013 3:38 p.m.  A fifth shooting spree victim has died bringing the total to six dead. Details here.   The FBI has joined the investigation into that deadly shooting rampage in the Southland coastal community of Santa Monica yesterday. Five people were killed including the alleged gunman, who apparently died as the result of a […]
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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Scott LaChasse sworn in as Burbank police chief

Finally, it’s a done deal. Under overcast skies and before a large crowd on the steps of Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters, 200 North Third Street, Police Chief Scott LaChasse was sworn in by Los Angeles County District Attorney, Jackie Lacey. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by local residents, city employees, dignitaries, officials and law enforcement personnel from throughout the […]
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