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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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Burbank Police promotes first African American officer

A history making promotion in the Burbank Police Department. Veteran  police officer, Jamal Childs, has been upped from school resources officer to detective.  This is the first time in 100 years — that’s right — that an African American cop has been promoted in the BPD. In the past, black officers were ignored or the rules of promotion changed once they were […]
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 19, 2011
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Guest Blogger: Tips and insight from Jean Youn

It’s Father’s Day. Someone once said that the impression that children have of their fathers seems to change as they grow older. According to them, the image of a father changes over time as follows: 4 years old — Dad can do anything. 7 years old —Dad really knows about lots of things. 8 years old — Who is higher, […]
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 18, 2011
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The $64 million lottery jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to the $64 million mark. No ticket held all of the winning numbers in last night’s draw.  Those  important digits: 12, 29, 46, 47, 51, and the Mega Ball 24.  One lucky California player has a ticket with all of  those hot numbers, except the Mega Ball. That ticket is worthy a hefty $735,439.  A […]
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Monday, June 13, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 13, 2011
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City Buzz: A suspect and a victim in a series of Burbank residential burglaries, needy kids’ camp fund, and more sunny skies ahead

New developments in that series of residential burglaries in Burbank.  Last Friday, Burbank Police announced the arrest of a suspect, 37-year-old Ericka Valladares of Los Angeles, and the recovery of some of the stolen items. Hillside resident Yvonne Smith’s home was burglarized last December. She went down to the BPD headquarters a few days ago and “was delighted” that some of […]
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 12, 2011
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Grand View open today and every Sunday

After a smashing re-opening over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, the newly restored Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery will be open today from noon until 4 p.m. In fact, visitors can walk, bike, jog, drive or whatever to Grand View every Sunday from now on.  It’s been a long road for Grand view. The 100-year-old-plus cemetery fell on hard times after a […]
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 11, 2011
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Photo Gallery: Have you checked out Bob’s Big Boy lately?

Something new at an old favorite. Built in 1949, Bob’s Big Boy at 4211 West Riverside Drive,  is the oldest triple-B restaurant in the country and a local and state landmark as well. And it’s still packing them in — tourists and local folks. A while back, I hung out at a counter seat taking care of serious business with one of […]
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 11, 2011
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June gloom and some sunshine over the weekend

Weather alert !!  The infamous SoCal June gloom of cloudy skies with light mist, which seems more like light rain –is going to hang around through at least the weekend. Along with the overcast skies, temperatures will be on the cool side — the highs in the upper 60s — maybe even 70 or so in B-town. The good news — we’ll probably get some sunshine and an […]
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