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Thursday, April 1, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 1, 2010

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Controversial suspect chase/shooting involving Burbank cops

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Police patrol car A new controversy is causing more debate and concerns about the Burbank Police Department. This time, the questions are being asked about the actions of Burbank police officers involved in that dramatic pursuit/suspect shooting last Monday, March 29, that ended near Universal City. Television news video of that incident has focused nationwide attention and more scrutiny on […]

Monday, March 29, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 29, 2010

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Burbank City Buzz

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Judgment in the Burbank PD For several days, I’ve been hearing about some ominous letters handed out to some members of the Burbank PD, the result of information gathered during those hush-hush investigations for alleged misconduct in the department. A source tells me that those who have received letters include Sergeant Chris Canales, […]

Sunday, March 28, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 28, 2010

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President Obama’s surprise visit to Afghanistan

Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Obama waves to U.S. troops during a stop at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan March 28, 2010 Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Obama makes an extra effort to shake hands with some of our troops during his visit to Afghanistan March 28, 2010 Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Obama shares a fist bump […]

Sunday, March 28, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 28, 2010

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“How to Train Your Dragon” flies to the top of the Box Office

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Friday, March 26, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 26, 2010

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Mega Millions jackpot at least $40 million today

A hefty Mega Millions jackpot on the line today. The jackpot has rolled over a few times and now stands at $40 million. Players in 35 states are buying tickets for this major lottery. The chances of winning a prize in the Mega Millions game 1-in-40. The odds of hitting the jackpot 1 in 176 million. Those are tough odds, but have […]

Thursday, March 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 25, 2010

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Burbank teacher pleads “no contest” to having sex with a student

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — David Starr Jordan Middle School in Burbank The 33-year-old David Starr Jordan Middle School teacher who reportedly confessed to Burbank police that she had a seven-month long sexual affair with one of her 14-year-old male students last year, entered a plea in Burbank Superior Court today. Amy Beck pleaded “no contest” to two counts of having sexual contact […]

Thursday, March 25, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 25, 2010

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What’s in that controversial health care reform measure?

Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Barack Obama uses one of 22 pens to sign that huge health care reform bill into law on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 A lot of Americans are asking, what’s in that mega-overhaul of the health care system? First, there are some provisions that kick in this year, others become effective later on. Details and links on the White House blog here.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Historic health care reform bill passes the House

Photo: Pete Souza/White House — President Obama and staff react to the victory vote in the House on health care reform UPDATE: March 23, 2010 — President Barack Obama signed into law the landmark health care reform bill today. The president declared, “Today, I’m signing this reform bill into law on behalf of my mother, who argued with insurance companies […]

Sunday, March 21, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 21, 2010

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“Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” & “The Bounty Hunter” okay, but “Alice” the real winner at the Box Office

“Alice in Wonderland” is still packing them in at the movie theaters, especially at the big 3D complexes. Tim Burton’s live action/animated fantasy adventure of the classic tale delighted audiences to the tune of about $34.5 million this weekend. “Alice” easily held onto the title of the number one film in the U.S. for the third straight week. The domestic total for this […]