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Monday, July 7, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 7, 2014

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Major protest planned for Burbank Hobby Lobby grand opening today

A major protest is shaping up for the grand opening ceremony at the Burbank Hobby Lobby today. Social media is buzzing about the protest, which will focus on Hobby Lobby’s U.S. Supreme Court victory. Last Monday, the high court ruled that the craft and home decor chain, run by a conservative Christian family, could deny coverage in the company employee […]

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Protesters gathered at the parking lot entrance to Hobby Lobby in Burbank July 5, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 6, 2014

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More Protests at Hobby Lobby in Burbank

Protesters converged on the new Hobby Lobby store in Burbank yesterday for the second straight day. Picketers greeted customers at the parking lot entrance on North Victory Boulevard July 4th during the soft opening. This is the newest Southland store for the controversial national craft and home decor chain run by the evangelical Christian family of David Green. Last Monday, Hobby […]

Monday, June 30, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Another new Hobby Lobby sign at the entrance to the parking lot of the North Victory Boulevard parking of the company's new Burbank store June 30, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 30, 2014

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Hobby Lobby wins U.S. Supreme Court case over birth control mandate

Hobby Lobby, the family owned arts and crafts chain opening a new store in Burbank in a few days, has been handed a major victory by the U.S. Supreme Court. It was announced today that the deeply divided high court had ruled in a 5-4 decision that privately owned corporations could not be required to provide contraceptive coverage for employees under […]

Monday, June 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 23, 2014

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Talk of the Town: Burbank City Council, utility rate hikes, and labor costs

The Burbank City Council will again be crunching budget numbers tonight during a special city council meeting. At the June 10 meeting, the council majority shocked the over-confident staff by not approving utility rate increases for electric, water, refuse, and sewer. The vote was 3-2 with council members Emily Gabel-Luddy and Gary Bric voting for the rate increases. Council member […]

Friday, June 13, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank City Council meeting June 10, 2014 (l-r) Emily Gabel-Luddy, Vice-Mayor Bob Frutos, Mayor Dr. David Gordon, Jess Talamantes and Gary Bric

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 13, 2014

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City Buzz: Burbank City Council moves to clean-up “police mess”

The Burbank City Council took a dramatic and pivotal step this week toward cleaning up the infamous “police mess.” On Tuesday during the city council meeting, City Attorney, Amy Albano, reported out on discussions and actions taken during closed session. During the behind-closed-doors meeting before the city council meeting, Albano says the council members reviewed the latest development in the […]

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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Election Day June 3, 2014!

Let your voice be heard. Vote!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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Bill to protect victims of college violence clears state Assembly

A state bill, which would force colleges to report certain violent crimes to local authorities, cleared an important hurdle today. The California Assembly passed AB 1433 by an overwhelming vote of 74-0. The legislation, authored by local Assemblyman Mike Gatto, would require colleges to report attacks like sexual assaults, particularly rape, and hate crimes to police, unless the victim asked […]

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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Updated: FBI and U.S. Justice Dept. decline to file charges in BPD probe

After extensive investigations into the now infamous 2007 Porto’s Bakery robbery in Burbank, the FBI and the U.S. Department have declined to file charges against any police personnel. In 2009, The Feds began looking into allegations of excessive force and civil rights violation by Burbank police involved in the investigation of that robbery. Late yesterday, Burbank Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, […]

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Councilman Dr. David Gordon selected as mayor during Burbank City Council reorganization meeting May 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 1, 2014

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Updated:City Buzz: Burbank City Council selects new mayor

Finally, after eight years of being on the Burbank City Council, Dr. David Gordon, was selected as mayor during the council reorganization meeting this morning. Even though the mayoral position is pretty much a ceremonial one, there are perks that go along with the job. Maybe that explains why certain council members fight like heck to keep the position among […]