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Monday, March 21, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 21, 2011

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Some sun today — but more rain coming

After morning showers, the sun came out in Burbank today. Don’t get fooled and ditch that umbrella, the vicious storm system that beat the heck out of the Southland yesterday — is not done yet. There’s a 20 percent chance of more rain today — and thunderstorms that could produce hail! It will be breezy, but not like the strong winds we got yesterday. The high […]

Sunday, March 20, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 20, 2011

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Major storm battering the Southland

Burbank and the rest of the Southland is getting hammered by a major storm system this afternoon. The rain is coming down in sheets. Powerful winds are whipping through the area. The National Weather Service says rain is falling at a quarter to a half an inch an hour and that could increase to an inch per hour by nightfall. The […]

Sunday, March 20, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 20, 2011

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Rain, lightning, and thunder in Burbank

A lot rain falling in Burbank this morning. Just before 9 a.m. lightning flashed across the sky, followed by rumbling thunder in B-town. The calendar says it’s the first day of spring. It still feels like winter. This Pacific storm is pounding the entire Southland and is expected to continue the assault through tonight. This storm is packing winds 15-to-30 mph with some […]

Friday, March 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 18, 2011

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Regular gas breaks through the $4 barrier in the Media City

The price of regular gasoline has been hovering very close to that dreaded $4 a gallon mark for several days here in B-town. Today, for the first time, I saw stations with posted prices for regular at a little over $4 a gallon. I began reporting on the appearance of $4 a gallon gas in Burbank about two weeks ago. […]

Friday, March 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 18, 2011

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Coming up this weekend in Burbank…

“Maple Syrup” Saturday The community is invited to a big breakfast fundraiser for the Venture Crew 201 Boy Scouts, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 19, at the Light House (formerly Magnolia Park United Methodist Church) in the Fellowship Hall at 2828 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank. The “everything you can put syrup on” breakfast includes, pancakes, corn fritters, French […]

Thursday, March 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 17, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!

It’s St. Paddy’s Day. Go green!!!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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Some Burbank trees in jeopardy of getting the axe

Burbank is known for its quaint neighborhoods — some with impressive tree canopies along the streets. A tree lined street is considered a plus by many prospective home buyers. Despite the attractiveness of these large city-owned trees — some homeowners are having them chopped down to cut expenses. Heartbreaking, but perfectly legal under certain stipulations in the Burbank Municipal Code. Earlier this […]

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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Wow!!! Mega Millions jackpot leaps to $201 million

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is now super-rich. This morning another load of money got dumped into the double-M jackpot, after no one picked all of the correct numbers in last night’s game. Tuesday’s winning digits: 10, 11, 12, 28, 43, and the Mega Ball 45. Three tickets bought in California matched all but the Mega Ball. Each of those tickets is worth $168, 654. […]

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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ShowBiz Bits:Tom Hanks, John Wayne, and spec script sales

Tom Hanks takes on real-life hero role The high-seas drama of cargo ship Captain Richard Phillips and the Somali pirates is headed to the big screen. Actor Tom Hanks is reportedly on board to play Phillips, according to deadline.com Back in April of 2009, Captain Phillips traded himself as a hostage to the pirates to save his crew. Phillips was later freed […]