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Sunday, March 16, 2014

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Around the Southland: Gwyneth Paltrow’s new Malibu estate

Academy Award winning actress, Gwyneth Paltrow, and her rocker husband, Chris Martin, have a new getaway place on the ocean. The 4 bedroom and 3 bath home reportedly sits on an acre of secluded Malibu beach and sold last month for $14 million, according to the Zillow blog. The home, once appeared in the Wall Street Journal, “… incorporates the outdoors […]

Saturday, March 15, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 15, 2014

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Burbank PD investigating stabbing of two victims

Two stabbing victims reportedly are in serious condition tonight after an apparent attack in the Burbank hill area. Burbank Police officers and Burbank Fire paramedics responded to a 9-1-1 call and discovered the victims, two males in their early 20s, near the 1000 block of East Angeleno Avenue this afternoon, according to a news release from the BPD. Both victims […]

Saturday, March 15, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 15, 2014

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Mega Millions jackpot jets to $400 million!

The Mega Millions jackpot just keeps growing and growing! No ticket had all six of last night’s winning numbers: 7, 20, 40, 54,69, and the Mega 12. So the jackpot rolled over again and now stands at $400 million — the third largest Mega Millions money pot ever. The last time someone hit this jackpot was on January 3, […]

Friday, March 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014

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Time Warner in trouble with city of Los Angeles and Dodger fans

Time Warner Cable is in deep, deep trouble in the Southland. Today L.A. City Attorney, Mike Feuer, announced the filing of a multi-million-lawsuit against the area’s largest cable provider. The suit alleges the cable giant has “stiffed” the city of Los Angeles $10 million in franchise fees at a time when it was raking in billions from its customers. “That money […]

Friday, March 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Lucille Ball

“One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore faith in yourself.” –Lucille Ball Actress/Comedienne

Friday, March 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014

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Got talent? Create a mascot for Burbank libraries

Put your thinking caps on? A contest is underway to find a creative mascot for the Burbank libraries. They are looking for a colorful costumed character who will “… champion reading and literacy in the community,” according to a news release. You don’t have much time to come up with an original sketch, drawing or digital image for the Mascot Design […]

Thursday, March 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 13, 2014

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Hollywood Deals: March 13, 2014

FilmNation has snatched up the hot spec script, “Aether,” and putting it on the fast track. Not much is being released about the screenplay, but FilmNation is crowing about the acquisition. “I’m astounded by the level of talent and inventiveness we’ve come across from such a young voice,” said FilmNation production president, Aaron Ryder, on Deadline. “We’re terribly excited to produce […]

Thursday, March 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 13, 2014

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How Target ignored early warnings and got hacked

You would think if a company went to the trouble and money to install a security procedure it would be followed, but apparently, that was not the case with Target. The giant retailer got hacked last fall, during the kick-off to the holiday season, and data for40 million customer credit cards were stolen. But it didn’t have to happen. Months […]

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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Arnold Schwarzenegger does the “Terminator” for a good cause

Who can forget the destruction and mayhem, the former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, generated in the “Terminator” movies. If the idea, of hanging out with the cigar-smoking star — rolling around the Southland in a tank — and crushing things –gets your motor running — then this contest is for you. All it takes to enter is a $10 donation […]