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Saturday, April 2, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 2, 2011

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Catching up:The governor officially declares the drought over!

Last Wednesday, March 30, Governor Jerry Brown declared the state drought over, done, finished — a total wrap. After nearly three years of being in drought mode, Governor signed a proclamation ending it. Brown’s announcement followed the fourth snow survey of the season, conducted by the Department of Water Resources (DWR), which found that water content in California’s mountain snowpack […]

Friday, April 1, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 1, 2011

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Crime Alert: Burbank

Leaving child alone in a vehicle “dangerous and illegal” Late today, Burbank Police issued a community bulletin on the hazardous of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle: “…it’s against the law and is considered a form of child abuse. Running into the store to get milk, dropping off a letter, returning a video rental, grabbing the dry cleaning, or […]

Friday, April 1, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 1, 2011

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Friday night fireworks return to Dodger Stadium

A fan-favorite returns to Dodger Stadium tonight. The dazzling eye-popping Friday night fireworks are back this season and kicks-off tonight, after the Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants. Fans can watch the fireworks show from the outfield grass. Pizza Hut is sponsoring this series of fireworks shows on Friday nights from now through the end of summer. Here is the schedule: April 1, […]

Thursday, March 31, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 31, 2011

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Cool weather: Sunny skies and sizzling temperatures in Burbank

What a difference a week makes. Today B-town is sizzling with the high expected to reach into the 90s. At 11 a.m. here in Burbank it was already 82 degrees. Last Thursday, we were getting dumped on by another cold rainstorm. On Tuesday, March 22, Burbank city and Los Angeles County crews were scrambling to complete projects and repairs ahead of another approaching rainstorm. […]

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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New photo of sex offender/ex-Burbank teacher, Amy Beck

As first reported on this blog, convicted sex offender and former Burbank sixth grade teacher, Amy Victoria Beck, is no longer behind bars. Beck was released from state prison on March 20, 2011 after serving “…approximately 8 months…”according to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation official, James W. Symington, III. Back in March of 2010, the former David Starr Jordan Middle School […]

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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City Buzz

Tree talk in B-town Burbank is one of only two communities in the state designated as a Tree City USA recipient by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The other is Sacramento. It’s the 34th consecutive year Burbank has received the honor. “This national recognition acknowledges Burbank’s commitment to its community forest,” according to a news release sent out last week by City Hall. […]

Monday, March 28, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 28, 2011

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President Obama speaks to the nation about U.S. military action in Libya

U.S. military action in Libya has been in the news and on the minds of many Americans lately. Tonight President Barack Obama defended his decision to have U.S. aircraft and ships join a coalition in a push back against the rampage of Muammar Qaddafi. President Obama delivered his address from the National Defense University in Washington, DC. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Last month, […]

Sunday, March 27, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 27, 2011

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“Wimpy Kid 2” beats the competition at the box office

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” raced to the top of the box office this weekend with an estimated debut of $24.4 million. The family film is based on the second book in the popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid ” series by cartoonist Jeff Kinney. The movie focuses on two brothers and their humorous escapades in middle school. Zachary […]

Sunday, March 27, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 27, 2011

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A rainy March producing beautiful hillside gardens in Burbank

More rain overnight in Burbank and a 30 percent chance of shower activity today. March 2011 has turned out to be a pretty wet month for the Southland. The relentless storms have battered the roads and frayed the nerves of commuters — but left the local hillsides green and the flowers and plants blooming in Burbank. And that’s a […]