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Sunday, September 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 20, 2015

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Best-selling author Jackie Collins: 1937 — 2015

Best-selling author, Jackie Collins, has died after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She passed away yesterday at the age of 77. Collins who made a name for herself and sold millions of novels, writing about characters who lived glamorous or adventurous lives. Many of her novels were set in the glitzy world of Hollywood, which she knew well. She was also […]

Monday, September 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 14, 2015

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Showbiz Tidbits: September 14, 2015

Arnold Schwarzenegger lands new TV gig. The former California governor/actor has been named host of NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Schwarzenegger takes over in the 7th season of the reality show for billionaire/super personality/now presidential candidate, Donald Trump. “Arnold Schwarzenegger is the epitome of a global brand in entertainment and business, and his accomplishments in the political arena speak for themselves. […]

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 18, 2015

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Burbank Central Library to be closed for an additional week

The doors at the Burbank Central Library are closed for at least another week. The Central Library was supposed to reopen yesterday after a one-week closure reportedly for some updates and repairs. An email notice was sent out yesterday advising the public that the new target date for the library’s reopening is now Monday, August 24. The Central Library at […]

Sunday, August 9, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 9, 2015

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Around the Southland: Update Bob and Dolores Hope estate

That stunning Toluca Lake estate of Bob and Dolores Hope is still on the market and there have been some changes in the listing. At one point in 2013, the more than five acre spread was on the market for $27.5 million. Since then, the price has fluctuate, but remained in the 20-million dollar range. The asking price now is $22 […]

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Cousins Main Lobster truck most popular at Ladies & Gents Night Out in Burbank July 31, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 1, 2015

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Updated: Magnolia Park: Food trucks, stores closing and opening

No doubt the food trucks are a big draw on Ladies & Gents Night Out (yes, the name has been changed) the last Friday of each month in Burbank’s Magnolia Park. Last night more than 30 trucks lined Magnolia Boulevard between Hollywood Way and North Catalina Street, and spilled onto some side streets and Hollywood way as well. The most […]

Friday, July 31, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 31, 2015

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Downtown Burbank Car Classic preview party tonite

The 4th Annual Downtown Burbank Car Classic is getting read to roll out tomorrow, August first, between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. There will be celebrity cars, custom vehicles, pre-1974 cars, exotics, and hot rods spanning several blocks on San Fernando Boulevard from Magnolia Boulevard to Angeleno Avenue. Along with the incredible rides, there will be chalk artists, automobile vendors, and […]

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Owner, Larry Ross cuts the ribbon at grand opening of Blast from the Past, while co-owner/wife Kathy Ross and store customers watch Saturday July 25, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 29, 2015

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Blast From the Past store reopens in Burbank

A Magnolia Park favorite, Blast From the Past, is back in business. After spending 8 months renovating the old Wilson’s Leather building at 3117 West Magnolia Boulevard, the owners, Larry and Kathy Ross, held a grand re-opening last Saturday, July 25. Blast From the Past spent 9 years at its old location, 931 North Hollywood Way, before making the big […]

Sunday, July 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 26, 2015

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“Summer Music Soiree” event in Burbank

A group of talented young musicians are putting on a special event for the community tomorrow night. “Summer Music Soiree” features classical music performed by Burroughs High School sophomore, Maya Paredes and freshman, Ella Jennings, Jordan Middle schooler, Eyen Paredes, and a few of their friends. The concert is free, but organizers are hoping to raise funds to benefit music education […]

Friday, July 24, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 24, 2015

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Updated: Reality TV show producer gunned down in Pasadena

Updated: 11:50 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a suspect in the shooting death of TV producer Joe McMahon has been located. The unidentified suspect was discovered in his vehicle, dead from an apparent “self-inflicted gunshot wound,” at around 4 p.m. in the West Los Angeles area, according to a news release. The suspect is believed to be […]