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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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Campaign 2012: Debates and polls

  The 2012 presidential race is now a neck and neck horse race according to most polls — with some showing President Barack Obama with a slim lead. A Reuters/Ipsos tracking poll yesterday suggested 47 per cent of likely voters would cast their ballots for Obama for president and 45 per cent of those voters would pick GOP challenger Mitt […]
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Monday, October 15, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 15, 2012
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $61 million

A ton of money up for grabs in the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which stands at $61 million today. The jackpot got pumped up with more dough after no one picked all of the winning numbers in last Friday’s draw. Those lucky digits: 6, 10, 24, 26, 42, and the Mega Ball 15. The next change o score this money […]
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 14, 2012
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Endeavour at the Forum: Eyewitness account and photos!

The Space Shuttle Endeavour is due to arrive at its final home at the California Science Center in Los Angeles today after a slow trek, which began early last Friday,  from Los Angeles International Airport. Along the way the huge orbiter has overcome obstacles and been greeted by crowds of fans — among them freelance photographer and frequent Media City […]
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Friday, October 12, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 12, 2012
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Burbank PD’s 1949 Ford police cruiser wins award

Burbank Police Department has a winner on the force and it rolls on four wheels.  The department’s vintage 1949 Ford police cruiser has won the 2012 California Peace Officers Association “Best Specialty Vehicle” award. The cruiser has been restored with donations from local businesses and individuals, according to a news release from the Burbank PD. The retro cruiser has appeared […]
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 11, 2012
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Burbank pounded by first fall storm of 2012

Just before 2 p.m this afternoon, the first fall storm of the season rolled into Burbank with heavy rain, flashes of lightning, and crackling thunder. The high today only in the 60s. For the past few days, rain has been in the forecast and the skies were filled with dark threatening clouds this morning– still some were caught without umbrellas […]
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
By Guest Blogger Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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Jean Youn: Positive message of “Gangnam Style”

Do you happen to hear the song or watch the video of “Gangnam Style” sung by a Korean singer, Psy? He is only the second Asian singer who has ever reached No. 2 on the Billboard chart. To be honest with you, I don’t understand why it became so popular worldwide. I can’t hear and understand clearly the lyrics, even […]
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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Hollywood trade paper Daily Variety sold

The oldest of Hollywood’s trade papers, Daily Variety, has a new owner today. The 107-year-old Variety was very slow to move into the digital age. For that reason, and poor management, it has been struggling for years and bleeding a lot of red ink. In its glory days of the 1990s, when circulation and advertisement were robust, the publication took […]
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Monday, October 8, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 8, 2012
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Tournament of Roses Royal Court 2013 announced today

Seven happy young ladies found out today they’re going to be riding the queen’s float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day 2013. The winners were selected from a field, which began at around 900 Pasadena area hopefuls about a month ago. Today the judge’s decision of the seven princess was announced at Tournament House in Pasadena. […]
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