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Monday, October 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 20, 2014

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UPDATED: Burbank PD investigating a double shooting

UPDATED: October 21, 2014 Burbank Police are now calling this a case domestic violence that ended with attempted murder and a suicide. Police discovered a 50 year-old man, who had been fatally shot, in the cab of a tractor- trailer at Affordable Storage in Burbank early yesterday afternoon. A 47 year-old female was found wounded nearby. She was taken […]

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 10, 2014

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Consumer Alert: Security breach confirmed at The Home Depot

The Home Depot has confirmed it was hacked. On September 2, the world’s largest home improvement chain announced an investigation, involving the Secret Service and security experts, into the attack. On Monday, September 8, Home Depot confirmed its data payment systems had been invaded by cyber thieves. The company website warns consumers who may have used credit or debit cards […]

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 9, 2014

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My Take On It: Ray Rice and that knockout in an elevator

When I first saw the new video from inside a New Jersey casino/hotel elevator of former Baltimore Ravens’ star, Ray Rice, punching out his then fiancée, Janay Palmer, my reaction was the same as when I saw the damage done to model/pop star Rihanna’s face by singer Chris Brown back in 2009 : “Oh wow, he could have killed her!” It’s heart […]

Monday, September 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 8, 2014

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Web Buzz: Duchess Kate, Ray Rice, and Jerry Brown

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting baby number two. Their firstborn, Prince George, celebrated his first birthday a few weeks ago on July 23. Now Prince William and Kate are getting ready for the arrival of a sibling for George. The announcement was made today after the Duchess developed severe morning sickness. “As with her first pregnancy, The […]

Saturday, August 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 9, 2014

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Disney inside trader sentenced to prison

A San Francisco man out to make a quick profit is now facing a prison sentence for insider trading involving the Disney deal to buy Marvel Entertainment. Disney scooped up Marvel back in 2009 for $4 billion. Last April, Toby G. Scammell pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud stemming from his purchase pf more than 600 call options of Marvel […]

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Photo: Greg Reyna/ Freelancer/Media City G -- National Night Out celebration held in the back parking lot of Burbank Police Headquarters at 200 North Third Street August 5, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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Photo Gallery: National Night Out Burbank PD parking lot

The anti-crime event, National Night Out, was celebrated in the Media City with a bash at Burbank Police Headquarters as well as block parties in a number of neighborhoods last night. Freelance photographer, Greg Reyna, shot these pictures of the BPD bash held in the back parking lot of the facility on Tuesday August 5.

Monday, August 4, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 4, 2014

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Local National Night Out celebration moved to Burbank Police HDQ

Burbank is celebrating National Night Out tomorrow at a new location. Previously, this event has been held at the more scenic and people- friendly Chandler Bikeway in Magnolia Park. Now, for some reason, there has been a switch to the rear parking lot of Burbank Police Headquarters at 200 North Third Street. National Night Out is geared towards strengthening the […]

Friday, June 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 20, 2014

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Burbank Police arrest arson suspect

A suspect in connection with two suspicious fires in Burbank is being held on $50,000 bail today. Earlier this week, the fires broke out in two trash dumpsters within a block of each other. Investigations by the Burbank Fire Department and Burbank PD arson investigators concluded both appeared ” to have been intentionally set.” During the criminal investigation, an arrest […]

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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20 years after the infamous white Ford Bronco chase where is O.J.?

On the 20th anniversary of the infamous police chase of O.J. Simpson in a white Ford Bronco, the disgraced ex-NFL star is doing time in a Nevada prison for a kidnapping and armed robbery. That 2008 case involved the hold up of two sports memorabilia dealers. Back on June 17, 1994, an estimated 95 million viewers across the nation were […]