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Friday, January 23, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 23, 2015

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In The News: January 23, 2015

Vice-President Joe Biden continues his visit in the Southland today. Yesterday, the Veepee snarled traffic in Burbank with a late afternoon visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show at the Warner Bros. Studios. Today more headaches for Southland motorist as Biden heads out to West Los Angeles College in Ladera Heights. Biden is expected to have a sit down discussion with students and […]

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media city G -- School board candidates wait for forum to begin in city council chambers at Burbank City Hall January 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2015

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2015 Burbank candidates’ forums are on YouTube

The 2015 Burbank candidates’ forums are now up on YouTube. Also, you can watch it here in this post or, for the next several weeks, in the recommended videos on Media City Groove. The forums for city council and school board candidates were hosted last Tuesday night in the city council chambers of Burbank City Hall by the League of Women […]

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Contenders waiting for the start of the city council candidates' forum at Burbank City Hall January 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2015

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Photo Gallery: Candidates’ forums at Burbank City Hall

The candidates for city council and school board participated in two forums last Tuesday, January 20, in the city council chambers at Burbank City Hall. The forums were hosted by the League of Women Voters of Glendale and Burbank and provided a good opportunity for the candidates to be seen and heard. Here are some Media City Groove photos. More on […]

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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Reminder: Candidates’ forums in Burbank tonight

The 2015 candidates’ forums get underway in the Burbank City Council chambers tonight. The forums are sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank. The forums will be carried live on the Burbank Channel and taped for replay later. Details here The city council candidates’ forum kicks off the evening at 7 p.m. Two seats on the council will […]

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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In The News: January 20, 2015

Terrorists threaten to kill two Japanese hostages unless they get $200 million ransom! CNN “American Sniper,” Clint Eastwood’s Iraq war drama, took aim at the box office over the long MLK holiday weekend and made history. It grabbed the number one spot and the crown for the most successful winter film opening ever. Oh, and the film is a top […]

Monday, January 19, 2015

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 19, 2015

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MLK Day: Live the Dream

“How long? Not long, because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. outside the capitol in Montgomery, Alabama — March 25, 1965 More here on Media City Groove.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 18, 2015

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Election Buzz: Latest on candidates’ forums, meet and greets, and endorsements

Good news for voters and folks who want to be in the know. You can now watch the upcoming Burbank candidates forums live from the comfort of your own living room or wherever you do your TV watching. The forums for city council and school board candidates are sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Glendale/ Burbank. Earlier, league […]

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Fitness expert /model Greg Plitt -- Reps Magazine March/April 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 18, 2015

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Top fitness expert killed by Metrolink train in Burbank

Burbank Police are investigating a tragic incident involving a Metrolink train. A man was struck and killed by a train north of the Magnolia Boulevard overpass not far from the downtown station in Burbank shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday. The Burbank Police Department has confirmed the identity of the man who was killed in that train versus pedestrian collision as […]

Saturday, January 17, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 17, 2015

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Sunny and warm weekend in the Media City

A sunny and warm weekend in the Media City. The temperature in the 70s this afternoon. The high could reach almost 80 in B-town today. Tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer! The lows both days in the upper 40s and 50s. I know, we’re in the throes of winter and in much need of rain. Still, I love this weather.