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Monday, October 26, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 26, 2020

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Three seats for the Burbank school board on the ballot

Three incumbents on the Burbank Board of Education are facing a tough challenger in the November General Election. There are three school board seats up for election on the Burbank ballot. Running for re-election are Dr. Armond Aghakhanian, Steve Ferguson, and Roberta Reynolds. The challenger is an experienced middle school teacher with a doctorate in education, Emily Weisberg. In a […]

Monday, October 26, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 26, 2020

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Three contenders vying for Burbank Treasurer

Current Burbank City Treasurer, Krystle Palmer, is facing two challengers in the November General Municipal Election. The Burbank City Council appointed Palmer as treasurer back in August 2019. Palmer took over for Debbie Kukta who left to become the assistant superintendent of administrative services for the Burbank Unified School District. The candidates are competing to see who will finish out […]

Friday, October 16, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 16, 2020

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Face covering crackdown kicks off in Burbank

Face covering enforcement goes into effect in Burbank today, Friday, October 16. A news release from the Burbank Police Department says the focus will be on certain areas, which received”… the majority of complaints… the Chandler Bikeway, downtown Burbank, the Magnolia Park business district, and City parks.” The Burbank Police Department is taking a support role in the enforcement. The […]

Sunday, August 23, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 23, 2020

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Day Two Democratic National Convention 2020

Sunday, August 23, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 23, 2020

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Day One Democratic National Convention 2020

Monday, August 10, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 10, 2020

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Rent control to be on the November ballot in Burbank

A controversial rent control ordinance is headed for the November 3 General Election ballot in Burbank. Caught between a rock and a hard place, the Burbank City Council last Friday, August 7, voted unanimously to let the voters decide the future of rent control. The council members took this action grudgingly, while complaining of dire consequences if the measure passes. […]

Friday, August 7, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 7, 2020

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Burbank city council race 2020 off to a fast start

Some candidates for the Burbank City Council are off to a fast start. Yard signs are popping up. And fundraising is in full swing. Officially the race for two seats on the council began on May 3, 2020, when potential candidates were allowed to begin fundraising. Next, the nomination period opened on July 13, 2020 and is scheduled to close […]

Saturday, July 18, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 18, 2020

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John Lewis 1940 – 2020

John Lewis died yesterday at the age of 80. He was a crusader for civil rights and voting rights. Continue his fight. Stand up for what is right. And vote , not only at the national and state level, but locally. That will honor his legacy and make our America better and stronger.