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Monday, May 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 19, 2014

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NBA puts L.A. Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling on notice

Today the NBA moved to strip embattled Los Angeles Clippers’ owner, Donald Sterling, of his team. The league put Sterling on notice of the charge against him and what he needs to do to respond, according to a news release issued this afternoon. Here’s what the release says about the charge against the 80 year-old billionaire: “The charge asserts that […]

Sunday, May 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 18, 2014

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Around the Southland: Dolly Parton puts SoCal home up for sale

Entertainer Dolly Parton is selling her home away from home. The actress/singer/songwriter has listed her West Hollywood property for $1.395 million. That’s only a small bump up from the $1.2 million Parton paid for the home in 2007, according to the Zillow blog. At a little less than 1,200 square feet, the 2-bedroom and 2-bath house is more cottage than palace. […]

Saturday, May 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 17, 2014

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NASA prepares to launch saucer-shaped aircraft

It looks like some alien flying saucer, but it did not come from outer space. NASA’s saucer-shaped test vehicle is the creation of experts at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in nearby La Cañada Flintridge. Scientists hope it will lead to future missions on Mars involving human exploration. The aircraft is called the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) project. It’s designed for a number of functions […]

Saturday, May 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 17, 2014

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Burbank YMCA pancake breakfast fundraiser today

Here’s a chance to help out a good cause and have breakfast as well. The 50th annual Burbank Community YMCA pancake breakfast is today from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at 321 East Magnolia Boulevard. On the menu pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. The price, $5 per person. Children under 5 eat for free. The fundraiser was launched by the support group, […]

Friday, May 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 16, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Barbara Walters

“How proud, when I see all the young women who are making and reporting the news. If I did anything to help that happen that’s my legacy.” —Barbara Walters Broadcast journalist retires with final appearance on “The View” May 16, 2014

Thursday, May 15, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 15, 2014

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A scorcher in Burbank today

It’s blazing hot in Burbank this morning. At 11:30 a.m. temperature in the mid 90s. As predicted it’s going to be a scorcher in the Media City. There’s a pretty good chance we will hit the triple digits before the day is done. Record breaking heat expected throughout the Southland Thursday. Red flag warnings have been extended through 8 p.m. […]

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Mark Zuckerberg

“By giving people the power to share, we’re making the world more transparent.” — Mark Zuckerberg Founder of Facebook Born May 14, 1984

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Heat is on in Burbank

The heat is on in Burbank today. The Southland is suffering through a spring heat wave. Temperatures in the Media City headed up into the upper 90s and even the triple digits today. Also, there’s a wind advisory for Santa Ana winds from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. today. The fire danger in the Southland remains high due to the […]

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs shops

Sizzling temperatures expected in Burbank and most of the Southland today. The high in the Media City — at least 95. A perfect time to cool off with some free licks at Häagen-Dazs. Ice cream lovers look forward to this annual Free Cone Day. The event takes place at participating Häagen-Dazs stores from 4 p..m. to 8 p.m. Find a participating […]