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Friday, June 17, 2011

ShowBiz Bits

McCourts’ divorce settlement and TV deal The battling McCourts announced a divorce settlement today —  but it depends on a TV contract  between the Dodges and the Fox network .So it’s not quite a done deal for Frank and Jamie. Details here on the Los Angeles Times website. “Green Lantern” burns red hot in theaters The “Green Lantern”  made a ton of green […]
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Mega Millions jackpot hits $53 million

The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over into the serious money zone.  None of the players in last night’s game scored all six winning numbers : 9, 10,  20, 51, 53, and the Mega Ball 24.  For that reason, the Double-M jackpot leaped the $50 million mark — and now hovers at around $53 million. The next chance to win […]
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Something New: Tips and insight from Jean Youn

Welcome guest blogger/local business owner, Jean Youn, who has an interesting perspective of the world and daily living.    A couple was celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at a very nice restaurant. They ordered a roast chicken. As soon as the chicken was served, the husband broke off a wing and gave it to his wife. At one glance at […]
Monday, June 13, 2011

City Buzz: A suspect and a victim in a series of Burbank residential burglaries, needy kids’ camp fund, and more sunny skies ahead

New developments in that series of residential burglaries in Burbank.  Last Friday, Burbank Police announced the arrest of a suspect, 37-year-old Ericka Valladares of Los Angeles, and the recovery of some of the stolen items. Hillside resident Yvonne Smith’s home was burglarized last December. She went down to the BPD headquarters a few days ago and “was delighted” that some of […]
Sunday, June 12, 2011

Grand View open today and every Sunday

After a smashing re-opening over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, the newly restored Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery will be open today from noon until 4 p.m. In fact, visitors can walk, bike, jog, drive or whatever to Grand View every Sunday from now on.  It’s been a long road for Grand view. The 100-year-old-plus cemetery fell on hard times after a […]
Saturday, June 11, 2011

Photo Gallery: Have you checked out Bob’s Big Boy lately?

Something new at an old favorite. Built in 1949, Bob’s Big Boy at 4211 West Riverside Drive,  is the oldest triple-B restaurant in the country and a local and state landmark as well. And it’s still packing them in — tourists and local folks. A while back, I hung out at a counter seat taking care of serious business with one of […]
Saturday, June 11, 2011

June gloom and some sunshine over the weekend

Weather alert !!  The infamous SoCal June gloom of cloudy skies with light mist, which seems more like light rain –is going to hang around through at least the weekend. Along with the overcast skies, temperatures will be on the cool side — the highs in the upper 60s — maybe even 70 or so in B-town. The good news — we’ll probably get some sunshine and an […]
Saturday, June 4, 2011

A Writer’s View: Why are we so in love with vampires?

Guest blogger today is Amanda Ashley/Madeline Baker. A California author in love with writing historical romance, time travel, fantasy romance, vampire romance and whatever strikes her fancy. She has written over 70 books since selling her first novel,”Reckless Heart”, after getting 31 rejections. Her books have appeared on various bestseller lists, including The New York Times and USA Today. Why are we so […]