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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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Lakers lose some magic

Former Laker Superstar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is no longer part owner of the NBA champion Lakers. Sad, but true. Yesterday, the team announced Johnson had sold his ownership share to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a 25-year season-ticket holder, local businessman, and philanthropist. Johnson reportedly bought his share for $10 million in 1994. No official word on what it sold for, but according to […]

Sunday, October 17, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 17, 2010

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It’s Halloween Time!

It’s time to pick out the pumpkins, put out the Halloween decorations, and begin stocking up on trick or treat candy. For those who really get into the Halloween groove, the hunt is now on for the perfect costume. The weather is helping set the mood. Today it’s chilly, cloudy, and drizzly in Burbank with a chance of real rain through at […]

Saturday, October 16, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 16, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot leaps to $86 million!

More millions for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, after no one picked all of the winning numbers in yesterday’s draw. The winning numbers are: 9, 10, 13, 31, 50, and the Mega Ball 10. The Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $86 million, but could get even richer if lottery fever kicks in and there’s a spike in ticket sales. The […]

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 12, 2010

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City Buzz

A chance to make a change in Burbank Burbank city officials are out to appease voters now that the Primary Nomination Election is coming up soon. Last week, the Burbank City Council gave final approval to that election set for February 22, 2011 and the General Muncipal Election on April 12, 2011. There is a countdown running on this blog, in the far […]

Monday, October 11, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 11, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits

Facebook film wins Box Office derby Despite a big publicity blitz by Disney the new film,”Secretariat,” got dusted by the geeks of “The Social Network” at the Box Office this weekend. The final figures are out today and they show “The Social Network” leading the pack with $15.4 million — to hang onto the title of the number one film […]

Saturday, October 9, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 9, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $61 million

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is on another roll headed to, well, who knows. No ticket for Friday’s game held all of the winning numbers. So the jackpot took a tumble and collected some more green. The jackpot now stands at $61 million. Yesterday’s winning numbers are 24, 29, 37, 48, 50, and the Mega Ball 19. The next Mega Millions draw […]

Saturday, October 9, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 9, 2010

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News, Politics & Issues

Governor signs new budget with deep cuts for the needy Finally, following weeks no months of haggling, the state has a new budget. My relief over the passage of the budget is tempered by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s last minute act of cruelty and elitism. After a hard fought compromise in the legislature, the governor used his line veto to slash more than $960 million from […]

Saturday, October 9, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 9, 2010

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UPDATED: A sunny and fabulous three-day weekend

UPDATED: 5:30 p.m. The high today reached 90. It could be even hotter tomorrow! Ditch that umbrella and get out the sunglasses. A sunny and warm three- day holiday weekend kicks off today with a predicted high in the upper 80s in Burbank. On Sunday, more of the same gorgeous Southland weather with temperatures continuing to hover near 90 through Monday, Columbus Day. We needed the […]

Friday, October 8, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 8, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot jumps the $50 million mark

Let’s talk about some real money. The Mega Millions jackpot rolled over on Tuesday evening, after no one matched all of the winning numbers: 10, 19, 24, 37, 44, and the Mega Ball 27. So the jackpot got pumped up with more mullah. For today’s 8 p.m. draw, the jackpot will be worth at least $51 million.