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Monday, July 23, 2012

By Guest Blogger Monday, July 23, 2012

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Jean Youn: Colorado shooting and one couple’s love story

First, it is the news of a terrible tragedy. I mean the movie theater shooting which happened in Aurora, Colorado the other day. I am so heartbroken and want to pray for the victims and their families. I want to share a small but warm story with those of you who are saddened by the tragic massacre. It is about […]

Monday, July 23, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 23, 2012

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President Obama meets victims of Colorado theater shooting

President Obama visited some of the victims of that tragic theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado and their families yesterday. At the University of Colorado Hospital, Obama chatted with victim Allie Young and hugged her friend Stephanie Davies — who is credited with keeping Young alive after she was shot. Twelve moviegoers were killed and around 58 wounded when a gunman […]

Friday, July 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012

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“The Dark Knight Rises” tragedy: Statement from President Obama

Tragedy in Colorado. Authorities are saying a lone gunman opened fire during a midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado — at least 12 people were killed and 38 injured. The suspect has been tentatively identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. Witnesses say tear gas was tossed into the theater before the gunfire erupted. This morning the White […]

Friday, May 11, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 11, 2012

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A verdict in the Jennifer Hudson family murder trial

Today a Chicago jury came back with a verdict in the murder trial involving the shooting deaths of three members of entertainer Jennifer Hudson’s family: her mother 57-year-old Darnell Donerson, brother 29-year-old Jason Hudson, and 7-year-old nephew, Julian King. The jury convicted the brother-in-law of the Oscar-winning actress on all counts. Thirty-one-year-old William Balfour faces a mandatory life in prison […]

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Latest on violent incident at Burbank councilman’s business office

A person of interest reportedly has been interviewed in connection with that brick through the window incident at Burbank Councilman David Gordon’s optometry office on Hollywood Way last month. It happened on March 16 at around 10 p.m. and according to Burbank Police Officer, Joshua Kendrick, a suspect “.. was last seen fleeing the scene, southbound on Hollywood Way in […]

Sunday, March 25, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 25, 2012

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Talk of the town: Incident at Burbank Councilman Gordon’s business office

A lot of chatter and questions being asked about that incident at Burbank City Councilman Dr. David Gordon’s business office a little over a week ago. Burbank Police are reporting that a brick was tossed through a “4 by 6 foot window” at Dr. Gordon’s optometry office in the 800 block of Hollywood Way, March 16, at around 10 p.m. Was […]

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Convicted Jackson doctor sentenced today

An outraged Los Angeles judge today sentenced Dr. Conrad Murray to the maximum of 4 years behind bars. Earlier this month, Dr. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the drug overdose death of pop superstar, Michael Jackson. Dr. Murray will be doing his time in Los Angeles County jail where he will most likely spend less than a year […]

Saturday, November 26, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 26, 2011

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Burbank, Walmart, and Black Friday violence

Burbank is getting a Walmart with dirt cheap prices, questionable labor practices, and the retailer’s notorious Black Friday culture. Last month at the Empire Center, the future home of Burbank’s Walmart, the giant retailer held a promotional event boasting about the benefits its store will bring to the community. However, Burbank residents must realize that the retailer’s massive advertising campaigns, concerned mainly with profits, are going […]

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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City Buzz

More car thefts and burglaries in Burbank In the latest crime report from Burbank Police Officer Joshua Kendrick, only a handful of residential and business burglaries are listed for the past couple of weeks, the bad news — a lot of vehicle thefts and break-ins. The report, released yesterday, mentioned some 21 vehicle crimes — all happened between November 11 and 21, 2011. During that time, thieves […]