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Thursday, May 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 14, 2015

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Burbank public hearing today on new water restrictions

As the heat of summer approaches, Burbank residents are facing even tougher water restrictions. This evening the Burbank City Council will hold a hearing on tightening the restrictions in the city’s Sustainable Water Use Ordinance enacted back in 2009. Right now we’re at stage 11, which allows landscape irrigation for 15 minutes, per station, once a day, three times a week […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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Burbank Sears joins campaign to help homeless pets

Sears in Burbank has opened its doors to some homeless pets. The retailer is partnering with the Burbank Animal Shelter in its “You can’t buy love, adopt it” campaign. “Over 2,500 animals come through the Burbank Animal Shelter ever year. Our goal with this new campaign is to encourage people to adopt pets. We are excited that Sears is helping […]

Sunday, May 10, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2015

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Happy Mother’s Day!

The flowers are blooming and the sun is shining brightly on this Mother’s Day. The high expected to be near 80 in the Media City. A great day to celebrate.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 9, 2015

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Burbank Scene: Pancake breakfast & Police and Fire Service Day

Big doings in Downtown Burbank today. Kicking things off, the 51st annual Burbank Community YMCA Pancake Breakfast. This is chance to enjoy a great breakfast of flapjacks, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee, while helping a good cause. The event is a fundraiser for youth programs at the Burbank “Y”. Also for the third straight year, the Burbank YMCA Service Club will donate a […]

Thursday, May 7, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 7, 2015

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Circus Vargas opens in Burbank today

Circus Vargas is doing a repeat series of performances in Burbank beginning today. Last October, the travelling circus stopped off in the Media City for several days — now it’s back for an encore.” Aerialists, acrobats, clowns and the ballyhoo of nostalgic Americana,” will be part of the new production entitled Arlequin, according to a news release. They’re promising fun and […]

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Photo: Greg Reyna / Media City G -- A packed house at the city council reorganization meeting in Burbank May 1, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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2015 Burbank City Council reorganization meeting highlights

Check out the photos.

Monday, May 4, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 4, 2015

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Burbank PD issues warning for Cinco de Mayo

Planning on toasting Cinco de Mayo tomorrow? If so, Burbank Police have a warning for you. “Traffic and patrol officers assigned to duty will be on heightened alert arresting impaired drivers to prevent a senseless tragedy due to alcohol or drugs,” according to a news release sent out by the BPD. If you’re planning on partying tomorrow — then include […]

Friday, May 1, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Dr. David Gordon steps aside to switch chairs with newly elected mayor Bob Frutos at city council reorganization meeting May 1, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 1, 2015

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Photo Gallery: Burbank gets a new mayor

As expected Burbank vice-mayor, Bob Frutos, got the votes from his colleagues to move into the mayor’s position. The vote was unanimous. Frutos, a veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, was elected to city council in 2013 and will be serving as mayor for one year. Frutos takes over the job from Dr. David Gordon who will continue to […]

Friday, May 1, 2015

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- 3400 block of Magnolia Boulevard Burbank August 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 1, 2015

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City Buzz: MPMA reacts to controversy and complaints

The embattled Magnolia Park Merchants Association responded today to a letter from an irate merchant on Magnolia Boulevard, posted here on Media City Groove, which has drawn more than two dozen comments and fired-up a smoldering controversy in that business area of trendy shops, eateries, and retro stores in Burbank. Last summer, a dispute among merchants over parking on the […]