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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Jess Talamantes selected as mayor during Burbank City Council reorganization meeting (L-R) Emily Gabel-Luddy, Vice Mayor Will Rogers, Mayor Talamantes, Dr. David Gordon, and Bob Frutos City Hall May 2, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 5, 2016

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Tears and tension at Burbank City Council reorganization mtg

The Burbank City Council conducted its annual reorganization meeting last Monday, May 2, at City Hall. The meeting was pretty routine, except for a few moments that stood out; such as the emotional walk down memory lane for outgoing Mayor Bob Frutos and a tense drama during the selection of vice mayor, which had many on the edge of their […]

Sunday, May 1, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 1, 2016

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Ex-BPD official resigns LASD job over email controversy

The heat from a controversy over email jokes has become too much for Ex-Burbank Deputy Police Chief, Tom Angel. Today Angel reportedly resigned his job as Chief of Staff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Angel moved into that job after leaving the Burbank PD last June. Los Angeles County Sheriff, Jim McDonnell, announced Angel’s resignation in a statement […]

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- KTLA reported the discovery of a body in Burbank April 28, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 1, 2016

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Burbank Police investigating a homicide

The Burbank Police have the identity of a homicide victim — but the details of his death remain a mystery today. The body of 30 year-old Nshan Balyan of North Hollywood was discovered last Thursday, wrapped in plastic, in an open field in the 600 block of North Victory Boulevard, according to a Burbank Police news release. Detectives suspect Balyan […]

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Photo courtesy BPD Twitter -- Deputy Chief Tom Angel and Chief Scott LaChasse at Angel's farewell event in Burbank June 23, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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Ex-Burbank Police official in hot water over email jokes

Tom Angel got quite a send off from Burbank Police and city officials last June, when he made the move from Deputy Chief back to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department where he retired six years ago. Angel took over as Chief of Staff at LASD. Back in 2010, Angel joined the Burbank PD, at the request of Chief LaChasse. During […]

Monday, April 25, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Giant Burbank letters helped lead off Burbank on Parade April 23, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 25, 2016

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Photo Gallery – Burbank on Parade Day

Walkers, runners, and bike riders provided the pre-show for the 35th annual Burbank on Parade last Saturday, April 23rd. Among the cyclists burning up the parade route, former council member/ Burbank representative on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California board of directors, Marsha Ramos. Here are some highlights of Burbank on Parade 2016. Click on the headline or here to […]

Sunday, April 24, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 24, 2016

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Powerball jumps to 282 million and climbing

Powerball is on a serious roll. No one ticket held all of last night’s winning numbers, so the jackpot rolled over to $282 million. The cash value: $182.8 million before taxes. The last time some one hit the Powerball jackpot was back on March 2. A Pennsylvania judge vacationing in Florida won $292,000! So Powerball might be getting ready to make […]

Friday, April 22, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Mediacityg -- Burbank on Parade sign posted at George Izay Park 1111 West Olive Avenue Burbank April 19, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 22, 2016

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Burbank on Parade Day, pancakes, food trucks and more

Burbank on Parade has evolved into a huge all day affair called “Burbank on Parade and Family Festival.” The theme for the 35th annual parade is “Celebrating Our Heroes!” There will be plenty to do before and after the bands, floats, and equestrian units roll down Olive Avenue. “We’re making it a whole day of family activities,” said festival chair, Ross […]

Thursday, April 21, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 21, 2016

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Legendary artist Prince dies at 57

Today’s news that the Purple Prince of Pop and R& B has passed away, stunned and shocked many of his fans, friends, and fellow musicians. Prince reportedly died at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota this morning at the age of 57. No cause of death was given. CNN is reporting some heart-broken fans are saying the icon’s death “is what it […]

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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California Primary coming check your voter registration

So far, the presidential nomination for the Republicans as well as the Democrats still up for grabs. Billionaire/ Reality TV star, Donald Trump, and former-Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, extended their leads as front-runners in yesterday’s New York Primary. Trump, the Republican, and Clinton, the Democrat, both have set their sights on the California Primary and its huge pool of […]