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Friday, April 4, 2014

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“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” on track for huge weekend

Marvel’s blockbuster sequel, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” opened last night with a spectacular $10.2 million at theaters in North America. The action adventure is on track to debut with $90 million for the weekend — or even crash the $100 million mark. Based on the Marvel comic books, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” is the sequel to the successful […]

Friday, April 4, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 4, 2014

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Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson tweets about opening day crowds

The sold-out home game opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers is set to get underway at 1 :10 p.m. in Dodger Stadium today. The boys in blue will be taking on upstate rivals, the San Francisco Giants. Ticket holders will face a number of upgrades including improvements in traffic management and security. Team co-owner, Magic Johnson, is tweeting about the […]

Friday, April 4, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 4, 2014

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Reminder: Burbank Water and Power town hall meetings

Do you think utility users, who do not have solar systems, should subsidize those who do? What about the rates charged by Burbank Water and Power? Some feel they are too high, especially for a “community-owned” utility. Just some of the topics that will most likely come up at tomorrow’s Burbank Water and Power town hall meeting from 10:30 a.m- noon […]

Thursday, April 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 3, 2014

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City of Burbank should lobby for next version of CBS “Late Show”

David Letterman’s unexpected retirement announcement today opens the door for some big changes for the next version of “Late Show.” While some of the chatter is about potential hosts .. other discussions are about a change of location for the CBS late night talk show. Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti, reportedly has sent off a letter to CBS President, Les […]

Thursday, April 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 3, 2014

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David Letterman announces surprise retirement from “Late Show”

The late night TV talk show landscape is about to change again. In a surprise announcement today, veteran talker, David Letterman, says he’s calling it quits in 2015 when his contract expires. Letterman announced his retirement today in front of a studio audience before Thursday’s taping of the CBS “Late Show” in the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City’s Times […]

Thursday, April 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 3, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Marlon Brando

“Never confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your talent.” — Marlon Brando Actor April 3, 1924 — July 1, 2004

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Pizza Studio opening soon in Burbank

The Quizno’s sandwich fast food outlet near the intersection of West Magnolia Boulevard and North Hollywood Way in Burbank is getting new life as a Pizza Studio. This is a high-profile location, right across from the always busy Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Despite the primo address, the Quizno’s had struggled for some time — you rarely saw more than one […]

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Rain falling in Burbank and other parts of Southland

The first wave of a second storm began moving through Burbank shortly after midnight. It’s a cold light rain that is falling now in the Media City. Not a lot of rain is expected, but folks up in the Colby Fire burn areas of Glendora and Azusa have been told to be on the alert for possible mud and debris […]

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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Storm clouds gather over Burbank

There is a pretty good chance of rain tonight in Burbank. This evening the wind kicked up and dark clouds rolled in. A storm is moving into the Southland tonight bringing the potential for rain through tomorrow. The high today in the Media City barely reached the low 60s — more cool temperatures in store for Wednesday.