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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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Entertainment bits

Final Harry Potter movie breaking records The end is near for the zillions of Harry Potter movie fans. The eighth and final installment in the Potter film series opens tomorrow at midnight. All ready, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2” is breaking records for movie screens and ticket sales. Nikki Finke has the scoop over on deadline.com Jaycee […]

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 6, 2011

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Crime Alert: Murder suspect arrested in Burbank

Burbank Police today announced the arrest of a 70-year-old man in connection with the death of his wife yesterday. Emergency crews responded to 815 North Valley Street near West Clark Avenue in Burbank at around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. They reportedly found 65-year-old Marie Brancato “…bleeding profusely from what appeared to be a traumatic injury to the back of her head.” Brancato was […]

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 […]

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Protesters arrested at the Walt Disney lot in Burbank

Two protesters, dressed as Minnie and Mickey Mouse, chained themselves to a gate at the Walt Disney Studios today, according to the Los Angeles Times. The costumed activists reportedly were protesting because of a fiber in Disney’s children’s books, which they say is from endangered Indonesian rain forests. Updated: 2:15 p.m. A short while ago, Burbank Police sent out a press release about the […]

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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City Buzz: BPD lawsuits, investigations, and controversies

BPD cases and lawsuits Where is ex-Burbank Police Chief, Tim Stehr? Some reports say he’s planning to continue on a loooong European vacation for at least three months, perhaps more. On the other hand, a reliable source tells me Stehr is due back in the Southland next weekend. Stehr’s vacation has resulted in an expensive delay in the discrimination and retaliation case of Burbank […]

Friday, May 6, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 6, 2011

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Burbank Police issue a Chandler Bike Path warning

Late today, Burbank Police issued a warning about a predator who’s stalking women on the Chandler Bike Path. The suspect targets women — walking or jogging — during the morning hours on that path, which is a popular place for exercise enthuses. There have been three separate incidents of women being accosted by the suspect in the past month, according […]

Sunday, May 1, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 1, 2011

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Osama bin Laden is dead!!!!!!!

U.S. troops killed terrorist and mastermind of 9-11, Osama bin Laden in a firefight, according to President Obama in an address to the nation tonight. Here is the president’s announcement: THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, […]

Monday, April 11, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 11, 2011

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Update on recently released sex offender Amy Beck

The California Megan’s Law website profile of ex- Burbank teacher/convicted sex offender, Amy Victoria Beck, has been updated. The story broke here first on this blog that Beck was released from state prison last month, on March 20. Beck served about 8 months in state prison. In a strange twist, the former David Starr Jordan Middle School teacher turned herself into the Burbank Police back in […]

Friday, April 8, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 8, 2011

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Dodgers: New security measures for games and a fundraiser for beating victim

Los Angeles Dodgers owner, Frank McCourt, joined Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Los Angeles Police Chief, Charlie Beck, at a news conference today to unveil a new hard-line policy against disruptive fans. Mayor Villaraigosa said,” violence will not be tolerated” and that “public safety is number one.” Police Chief Beck praised the Dodger organization eagerness to embrace all of a series of […]