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Monday, May 6, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 6, 2013
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Photo Gallery: Gusher in Burbank

A broken reclaimed water hydrant, on California Street near the Verdugo Recreation Center, spewed gallons of water into the air this morning  at around 9 :45 a m. The geyser flooded some areas of the street and produced an incredible tower of water, which appeared to shot right up into the rain clouds. A Burbank Water and Power crew quickly […]
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Monday, May 6, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 6, 2013
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Entertainment Bits: Huge box office for “Iron Man 3,” Mega Millions jackpot $139 million, “The Bible” TV epic gets new life

“Iron Man 3” spectacular debut “Iron Man 3” is king of the weekend box office. The superhero threequel opened with the second biggest domestic debut ever — $175  million. In first place another Marvel flick, “The Avengers” which opened with $207.4 million last year. In two weeks, “Iron Man 3” has taken in $680 million worldwide.  More on The Wrap. […]
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Monday, May 6, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 6, 2013
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UPDATED: Rainy Monday in the Media City

 Updated 12:30 p.m.: That light rain turned into some pretty heavy downpours in Burbank this morning. In fact, this Southland storm is packing a bigger punch than expected with cloudy skies, wind, and rain expected to continue throughout the day and tonight, possible tomorrow as well. We need the rain — so bring it on!   Rain rolled into the Southland […]
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Saturday, May 4, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 4, 2013
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Pop singer Cyndi Lauper, “Kinky Boots,” and the 2013 Tony Awards

  Pop singer Cyndi Lauper is having a lot of fun these days on Broadway. Lauper wrote lyrics and music for “Kinky Boots,” about a struggling shoemaker whose business gets a big turnaround when he switches over to producing fancy footwear for drag queens. The musical is based on a true story, a 2005 film by the same name as […]
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Friday, May 3, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 3, 2013
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More sunny skies and heat in B-town today

  It’s not even 9 a.m. and already the temperature is in the 70s here in B-town. It’s expected to be hotter than yesterday. A high of 95 is predicted for the Media City. A cool down is in the forecast for the weekend — with some rain possible on Monday and Tuesday. Change is good.    
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- New Burbank City council in front of fountain at City Hall (l-r) Bob Frutos, Vice-Mayor David Gordon, Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy, Jess Talamantes, Gary Bric May 1, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 2, 2013
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Talk of the Town: A fresh start for the Burbank City Council

A newly reorganized Burbank City Council got down to business with a closed door session at City Hall late today. The only item listed on the  agenda is a conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation. After yesterday’s momentous event, the Burbank City Council has a fresh start and hopefully, it  will drop the old baggage (stale approaches, unworkable ideas, and […]
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