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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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“Captain America” still strong at the box office

“Captain America: The First Avenger” remains at the top of the box office today. Over the weekend, the Marvel comic book-inspired movie debuted with a mighty $65 million. That’s the best superhero film weekend opening so far this summer. On Monday, “Captain America” held onto its title as the number one flick in the country, by scoring $7.7 million. Yesterday, another top performance by […]

Sunday, July 24, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 24, 2011

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Guest Blogger: The tomato debate

Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable? This was a question that was on a test I took in elementary school. Regardless of its correct label, everyone knows that tomatoes are good for you. Times magazine listed tomatoes as one of the 10 foods that prevent cancer. There are many different ways to prepare tomatoes to eat. I however, simply […]

Saturday, July 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 23, 2011

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Talk of the Town: Ron Davis and his pool drama

Burbank Water and Power General Manager, Ron Davis, is the talk of the town. Not only because of his hefty salary and merit pay bonuses — reportedly totaling $263, 018 last year — but because of an illegal action involving water discharged from his swimming pool. For days now, folks have been talking about Davis draining a portion of his pool water. […]

Friday, July 22, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 22, 2011

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“Captain America” hot at the box office

The long-awaited film featuring the patriotic superhero, Captain America, finally hit movie screens today. “Captain America: The First Avenger” reportedly earned around $4 million at midnight screenings — besting “Green Lantern” and “Thor” for those early shows. “Captain America,” which stars Chris Evans as the Marvel-comic- book inspired shield -wheeling hero, could be on track to make $60 million this weekend. Question […]

Thursday, July 21, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 21, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Atlantis lands — end of an era

After 30 years, the U.S. space shuttle program is history. Atlantis swooped out of a dark sky and glided to a safe landing this morning at 5;57 a.m. EDT at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis spent 13-days in space before returning to Earth. The commander of the last space shuttle flight, Chris Ferguson: “Although we got to take the ride,” said Commander […]

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $53 million!

Another big money Mega Millions lottery jackpot up for grabs. No one bought a ticket with all of the winning numbers for last night’s draw. Those hot digits: 2, 9, 10, 16, 35, and the Mega Ball 40. One lucky California player has a ticket with all the winning numbers except the Mega Ball. That ticket is worth a cool $348, 914. The next […]

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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City Buzz

Burbank police commissioner resigns The Burbank Police Commission’s most controversial and perhaps its most dedicated member is stepping down at the end of tomorrow’s police commission meeting. Jim Etter sent a letter of resignation late yesterday to Police Commission Chair, Elise Stearns-Niesen, Mayor/City Council member, Jess Talamantes, Burbank Police Chief and Deputy Chief, Scott LaChasse and Tom Angel. No, Etter is not […]

Friday, July 15, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 15, 2011

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Harry Potter shatters another record

Movie audiences are really wild about Harry — as in Harry Potter and the finale of the popular novel-based movie series. Tons of Potter fans stayed up late last night — to catch the first showings of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2.” In fact, the eighth installment of the series reportedly earned $43.5 million at the domestic box […]

Thursday, July 14, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 14, 2011

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2011 Emmy nominations revealed today

Once again HBO is king of the Emmy nominations. The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced today and the pay channel topped the list with 104 — leaving the rest of the networks far behind. The cabler’s miniseries, “Mildred Pierce,” a remake of the 1940s classic, scored the most nominations with 21. Also, collecting a slew of nominations the following TV series: […]