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Monday, April 8, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 8, 2013
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Annette Funicello 1942–2013

A sad day for the Walt Disney Company and fans, family, and friends of Annette Funicello. The former Mouseketeer of The famous 1950s “Mickey Mouse Club” TV show died today of complications of multiple Sclerosis — a disease Funicello had battled for more than 25 years.  The actress/singer, who was know as well for those 1960s “Beach Party” movies, reportedly […]
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Friday, April 5, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 5, 2013
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Film critic Roger Ebert 1942 – 2013

A lot of chatter on the Internet  and elsewhere today about the passing of legendary film critic Roger Ebert. He possessed a sharp mind, quick wit, and a passion for movies and writing.  Ebert died yesterday in Chicago after a long battle with cancer. He was 70 and one of the world’s most influential film critics. Ebert took on the job […]
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Friday, April 5, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 5, 2013
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Burbank on Parade tomorrow in the Media City

Preparations are in the final stages for tomorrow’s edition of Burbank on Parade. The huge community event is scheduled to roll down a section of West Olive Avenue, between Lincoln (or Keystone) and Lomita streets, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be celebs, marching bands, floats, dancers, clowns, equestrian units and much more. “Burbank on Parade is our city’s only […]
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 4, 2013
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Big launch celebration for new website in Burbank

Burbank N Beyond is no more. Yesterday, it was replaced with a slick new content rich and community focused website called myburbank.com. A celebration of the launch drew a crowd of movers and shakers to the SmokeHouse over on West Lakeside in Burbank. Guests munched on yummy finger foods, which included the restaurant’s famous garlic bread and tasty meatballs. For those […]
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 2, 2013
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Burbank Election News: Endorsements and robocalls

Golonski dumped, Gordon gets the endorsement In a dramatic switch, the Burbank City Employees Association has pulled its endorsement of incumbent Councilman/Mayor, Dave Golonski, for another term. Burbank City Employees Association represents more than 750 employees and is the largest of the city unions, according to its website. Apparently some recent comments by Golonski raving about the benefits of outsourcing […]
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Monday, April 1, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 1, 2013
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Burbank Spring Egg-Stravaganza a huge hit

Thousands of Easter fans, young and old, got up early and took part in the revived Spring Egg-Stravaganza at McCambridge Park on North Glenoaks Boulevard in Burbank last Saturday. While parents and onlookers snapped photos, kids dashed for Easter eggs, hung out with the Easter bunny, got some golfing lessons, and played other games. Burbank Park, Recreation ad Community Services […]
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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Burbank City Council candidates show true colors at forum

There’s a lot of talk around B-town about the city council candidates’ forum, at the Burbank Central Library over on Glenoaks Boulevard, last Thursday. Less than 50 people were in the audience to see some highs and lows of the campaign for the remaining two seats on the Burbank City Council. The candidates: newcomer David Nos, and incumbents, Dr. David […]
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Monday, March 25, 2013
By Janet Strong Monday, March 25, 2013
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City Life: Dealing with traffic congestion

While this post is not about Burbank per se — it touches on a problem Burbankers complain about a lot. Probably every city in California is affected by some forum of traffic congestion.  If you travel Coldwater Canyon Avenue here in the San Fernando Valley, plan on a two hour delay. The reason: construction. It seems this avenue is always […]
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