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Sunday, May 15, 2016

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SuperLotto Plus ticket bought in Reseda worth 23 million

A Southland lottery ticket holder had an incredible weekend. Someone bought a SuperLotto Plus ticket for last Saturday draw and won the $23 million jackpot!! The ticket was purchased at Food 4 Less 18318 Vanowen Street in Reseda. The bargain grocery retailer will get a $115,000 bonus just for selling that winning ticket. The lucky digits: 3, 4, 27, 30, 40, […]

Sunday, May 15, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 15, 2016

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Beyonce’s sold out concert at the Rose Bowl last night

Thousands turned out for Beyonce’s #WorldFormationTour at the Rose Bowl last night. In the sold-out crowd, celebrities Hilary Duff, Holly Robinson Peete, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Ashley Tisdale, Kerry Washington, Octavia Spencer, along with mega-producer Shonda Rhimes and retired NBA star Kobe Bryant. I was not lucky enough to get a ticket. Pasadena Now reports that at one point tickets soared to $1,500 […]

Monday, May 9, 2016

Captain America: Civil War official poster

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 9, 2016

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“Captain America: Civil War” wins box office battle

The numbers are in and Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” is a mega hit. Some say this is really an “Avengers” movie with the superheroes taking sides, some stand with Captain America played by Chris Evans, others back up Robert Downey, Jr.’s Iron Man. No matter, moviegoers are loving it. The confrontation was golden at the box office this past […]

Saturday, May 7, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 7, 2016

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Powerball soars to at least 415 million

Big money draw tonight in the Powerball lottery game. The jackpot is at $415 million and the 7th largest in the game’s history . That jackpot has rolled over 18 times. It was last won by a lucky player who bought a $2 ticket in Florida back in March. Hopeful Powerball players have their eyes on the present jackpot, which […]

Monday, April 25, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Giant Burbank letters helped lead off Burbank on Parade April 23, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 25, 2016

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Photo Gallery – Burbank on Parade Day

Walkers, runners, and bike riders provided the pre-show for the 35th annual Burbank on Parade last Saturday, April 23rd. Among the cyclists burning up the parade route, former council member/ Burbank representative on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California board of directors, Marsha Ramos. Here are some highlights of Burbank on Parade 2016. Click on the headline or here to […]

Sunday, April 24, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 24, 2016

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Powerball jumps to 282 million and climbing

Powerball is on a serious roll. No one ticket held all of last night’s winning numbers, so the jackpot rolled over to $282 million. The cash value: $182.8 million before taxes. The last time some one hit the Powerball jackpot was back on March 2. A Pennsylvania judge vacationing in Florida won $292,000! So Powerball might be getting ready to make […]

Friday, April 22, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Mediacityg -- Burbank on Parade sign posted at George Izay Park 1111 West Olive Avenue Burbank April 19, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 22, 2016

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Burbank on Parade Day, pancakes, food trucks and more

Burbank on Parade has evolved into a huge all day affair called “Burbank on Parade and Family Festival.” The theme for the 35th annual parade is “Celebrating Our Heroes!” There will be plenty to do before and after the bands, floats, and equestrian units roll down Olive Avenue. “We’re making it a whole day of family activities,” said festival chair, Ross […]

Thursday, April 21, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 21, 2016

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Legendary artist Prince dies at 57

Today’s news that the Purple Prince of Pop and R& B has passed away, stunned and shocked many of his fans, friends, and fellow musicians. Prince reportedly died at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota this morning at the age of 57. No cause of death was given. CNN is reporting some heart-broken fans are saying the icon’s death “is what it […]

Thursday, April 14, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 14, 2016

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Kobe Bryant retires from the NBA

Number 24, Kobe Bryant, reminded everyone last night what kind of player he has been during his record-setting 20 seasons with the Lakers. During the past few months of his final season, it has seemed many times Bryant was limping into retirement — a shadow of the player he used to be. Then last night, before a sold out crowd […]