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Friday, November 19, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 19, 2010

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Update on Hollywood Publicist Ronni Chasen’s murder probe

Beverly Hills Police reportedly have a “working theory” about the murder mystery surrounding the death of well-known Hollywood Publicist, Ronni Chasen. The Hollywood Reporter posted an article on its website today saying investigators believe the fatal shooting of Chasen was planned and not “the result of road rage or a carjacking gone awry.” This fuels speculation that the attack was a professional […]

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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Crime Alert: Auto burglaries in Burbank

In Burbank, auto burglaries have become more than a nuisance. The problem is starting to tarnish the city’s already battered reputation. Not only are the locals talking about “all those auto burglaries,” but so are folks who come into the Media City for entertainment or to work. A friend of mine who lives in Pasadena, sometimes drives to town to see a movie at the AMC. She […]

Sunday, November 7, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 7, 2010

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City Buzz

Two candidates jump into the Burbank City Council race As of last Friday morning, two eager candidates, both with experience in city government, are off and running for two seats on the Burbank City Council. The first to sign up on the candidate’s list on Monday, November first, the first official day of the nomination period , Planning Board Vice-Chair, Emily Gabel-Luddy. Burbank Police […]

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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City Buzz

Watch out for counterfeit currency Yesterday, City Hall sent out a crime alert e-mail warning about fake $100 bills being passed in Burbank. Los Angeles County businesses have seen a rise in phony $100 bills, according to the crime alert, which is posted on the city website as well. The U.S. $100 note is a favorite target of scam artists and counterfeiters […]

Friday, October 1, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 1, 2010

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LAPD Chief Beck makes a promise — what about Burbank PD Chief LaChasse?

In light of the controversial shooting death of an alleged knife-wheeling suspect, Los Angeles Police Chief, Charlie Beck, made a promise to his community in an opinion piece he wrote that appeared on the Los Angeles Times website today. In the op-ed piece, Chief Beck says he’s “… committed to providing as much detail as I am able to release about the facts of […]

Saturday, September 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, September 25, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits: Lindsay Lohan free again, Jay-Z’s memoir & NBC Universal Prez bows out

Lindsay Lohan back on the streets After a freaky Friday that included court drama and a short stay in jail, Actress Lindsay Lohan is a free woman once again. After failing a court-ordered drug test, Lohan appeared in a Beverly Hills court yesterday. True to his word, Judge Elden Fox, sent her to the slammer for 30 days without bail. […]

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Eight arrested in Bell city hall corruption scandal. Is Burbank next?

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on corruption in the city of Bell. Yesterday the mayor, Oscar Hernandez, and seven other current and former Bell officials were arrested by police and D.A. investigators. The Los Angeles Times, which broke the story, reported “…a battering ram” had to be used to break into the home of Mayor Hernandez, in order […]

Sunday, September 19, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 19, 2010

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Actor Randy Quaid and his wife booked for felony burglary

A bad turn of events for Actor Randy Quaid and his wife. Both were arrested Saturday evening for allegedly squatting in a guest home, on a property they once owned, in the upscale community of Montecito, in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly were called to the property in the 13oo block of Mountain Drive to check out possible […]

Sunday, September 12, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 12, 2010

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Burbank Police’s strange handling of the booking photos of two suspects

Two suspects. Both accused of sexually victimizing a child. The Burbank Police Department chose to release the mug shot of one suspect — while refusing to do so in the second case. Did the BPD apply its policy fairly? I don’t think so. Here are the details. The male suspect is 35-year-old Manuel Retana. He was arrested last Tuesday, September 7, and accused of […]