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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Pioneer journalist Belva Davis brings book tour to Southland

Award-winning journalist/author, Belva Davis, is in the Southland this weekend for a number of meet-and-greet-and-book signing events. As Black History month draws to a close, this is an incredible opportunity to meet a trailblazer, Davis, the first African American female reporter/anchor in the West, who covered some of the most significant news stories of the past few decades while fighting racism and sexism. In […]
Friday, February 25, 2011

A cold storm moves into the Southland

At 1 p.m. light rain is falling in Burbank with the really heavy stuff predicted for later in the day and tonight. This cold storm will linger through tomorrow, bringing with it breezy conditions, frigid temperatures, and snow possibly in the foothills. The high today in the Media City — the mid-5os.  Brrrr!!  Stay dry and be extra careful out […]
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Mega Millions jackpot hits $76 million and Burbank man cashes in $10 million lottery ticket

The Mega Millions jackpot took another leap — this time to $76 million. On election Tuesday — no one managed to match all the correct digits: 15, 22, 23, 48, 55 and the Mega Ball 31. However, one California player did score all but the Mega Ball — and that ticket is worth $226, 991. The next draw is tomorrow, Friday, […]
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Gary Bric wins big in Burbank primary election

Burbank City Councilman Gary Bric has much to celebrate. Bric easily won re-election in yesterday’s Primary Nominating Election. Here’s the vote count for the two open seats on the city council. Gary Bric — 4, 642 Bob Frutos — 3, 071 Emily Gabel-Luddy — 3, 845 Jackie Waltman — 2, 131 Sadly, only 8, 073 Burbank voters cast their ballots in […]
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

City Buzz

The campaigning is over  — for now. Today is Election Day — the crucial Primary Nominating Election in Burbank. It’s up to the voters and their ballots to decide the outcome of the campaigns for two seats on the Burbank City Council and three openings on the Burbank Board of Education. In this vote- by-mail election, those who have not mailed their ballots […]
Monday, February 21, 2011

Sunny and cool on President’s Day

A lot of sunshine in Burbank on this President’s Day, although, the temperature is warming up slooowly. The hillside area was awash in sunshine this morning, but my walk was still quite chilly. The temperature didn’t seem to bother some. I saw folks diligently cleaning up storm debris and one ambitious neighbor was out painting her house! Despite some lingering clouds– no rain in the forecast — at least […]
Sunday, February 20, 2011

Photo Gallery: Clipper wins slam dunk contest with amazing feat

Blake Griffin how did ya get so fly? The Clipper power forward stunned the crowd at Staples Center last night, and gained all kind of props and kudos, when he leaped over a car during an amazing slam dunk. Griffin won the NBA’s 26th Annual Slam Dunk Contest. The NBA all-star pumped up his own celebrity and add some magic to the struggling Los Angeles Clippers with […]
Saturday, February 19, 2011

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $64 million and a Southland ticket worth $403, 806

No one hit the jackpot by picking all of the winning numbers in last night’s Mega Millions lottery draw. The lucky digits are 5, 6, 7, 30, 45, and the Mega Ball 42. Two California tickets got all but the Mega Ball number right. Each is worth $105,764. Also, we’ve got a local winner who scored big time on the day […]
Friday, February 18, 2011

Strong winds in Burbank — big storm approaches

Strong winds were batting around trees and scattering debris in Burbank at noon today, but the weather picture is expected to get even more dramatic in the next few hours. The forecast is for serious winds with gusts up to 40 mph —  as much as  70 mph gusts in the mountains. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory warning that the conditions can […]