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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 24, 2012

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Coyote warning in Burbank

Watch out for coyotes, especially if you live in or near the hillside area of Burbank. A community bulletin sent out by the city today and posted on its website, reminds folks that during the warm weather months — coyotes will venture down from the Verdugo Mountains into some of the local neighborhoods. They may be pests sometimes, but coyotes […]

Monday, July 23, 2012

By Guest Blogger Monday, July 23, 2012

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Jean Youn: Colorado shooting and one couple’s love story

First, it is the news of a terrible tragedy. I mean the movie theater shooting which happened in Aurora, Colorado the other day. I am so heartbroken and want to pray for the victims and their families. I want to share a small but warm story with those of you who are saddened by the tragic massacre. It is about […]

Monday, July 23, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 23, 2012

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President Obama meets victims of Colorado theater shooting

President Obama visited some of the victims of that tragic theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado and their families yesterday. At the University of Colorado Hospital, Obama chatted with victim Allie Young and hugged her friend Stephanie Davies — who is credited with keeping Young alive after she was shot. Twelve moviegoers were killed and around 58 wounded when a gunman […]

Friday, July 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012

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AMC theatres stepping up security and banning costumes in the wake of Colorado shooting

Like many movie complexes across the nation today, the AMC theatres in Burbank have boosted the level of security. By the way, if you’re planning on going to an AMC screening this weekend of “The Dark Knight Rises,” don’t wear a costume. The AMC has banned the wearing of costumes by moviegoers. The details are in this statement put out […]

Friday, July 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012

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“The Dark Knight Rises” tragedy: Statement from President Obama

Tragedy in Colorado. Authorities are saying a lone gunman opened fire during a midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado — at least 12 people were killed and 38 injured. The suspect has been tentatively identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. Witnesses say tear gas was tossed into the theater before the gunfire erupted. This morning the White […]

Thursday, July 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 19, 2012

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“The Dark Knight Rises” hot movie ticket

“The Dark Knight Rises” doesn’t open until after midnight, but this superhero flick has already racked up an a huge $25 million in advanced ticket sales as of yesterday. This is supposed to be the final installment of a Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan. It started with “Batman Begins” (2005) and then followed with The Dark Knight” (2008). No […]

Thursday, July 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 19, 2012

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Burbank begins search for a new permanent police chief

The search is on for a new permanent police chief in the city of Burbank. The announcement was made this morning in a press release, in which Interim Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, received generous praise from City Manager, Mike Flad: “… Chief LaChasse did an incredible job stabilizing a department in crisis.” Scott LaChasse came aboard as interim police […]

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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Celebrity portraits spotlighted in Southland art exhibit

Former “American Idol” judge and Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler, is center stage once again. This time, as one of the celebrity portraits in the “Collection Suites” of a solo exhibit by Southland artist, Rosalind “Roz” Williams. Tyler’s image shares space with portraits of entertainers like Prince, Lena Horne, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, and Whitney Houston. The portraits have Williams’ signature […]

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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Major change in Universal City development project

A lot of buzz today about the deletion of the residential component of the controversial NBCUniversal development project for Universal City. The media giant is moving forward with the 20 year “Evolution Plan,” but without the previous designs for an elaborate residential community of almost 3000 units along with retail shops … according to a report posted yesterday on Deadline.com. […]