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Saturday, August 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 13, 2011

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Presidential Race: Michele Bachmann wins in Iowa

Minnesota Congresswoman and GOP presidential hopeful, Michele Bachmann, is celebrating a major victory today. Bachmann won the first big Republician test of the 2012 campaign for the White House., the Iowa straw poll. On the official, Michele Bachmann for President website, the candidate posted this statement: “THANK YOU IOWA! We did it! I am excited to announce our campaign was the […]

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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A call for a probe into a Hollywood movie about Osama bin Laden

A New York congressman is calling for an investigation into what kind of “cooperation” the Obama administration provided for a movie about the take down of 9-11 terrorist mastermind, Osama bin Laden. Director Kathryn Bigelow is partnering with screenwriter Mark Boal on this bin Laden film. Apparently, the filmmakers are being accused of getting “special access” and classified information — allegedly including data on […]

Sunday, August 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 7, 2011

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Crime Alert: Thieves getting bolder and bolder in B-town

Lately it seems, Burbank has become a favorite target of thieves and criminals — especially when it comes to cars, trucks, and bicycles. In last week’s crime report, put out by the Burbank Police Department, there were three cases involving stolen 3rd row seats. Burbank Police Captain Mike Albanese has reacted to this ongoing crime wave by saying it’s happening all over Southern […]

Saturday, July 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 30, 2011

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Talk of the Town: Is Walmart moving to the Media City?

A lot of chatter these days about Walmart. Is the world’s largest retailer coming to Burbank — bringing along its unsavory baggage of poor labor practices — including a reputation for discriminating against minorities — particularly women? Apparently Walmart has plans to open in Burbank at The Great Indoors location in the Empire Center. Recently, Walmart bought the site from Sears. The Great Indoors is expected to close this weekend. […]

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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City Buzz

Burbank police commissioner resigns The Burbank Police Commission’s most controversial and perhaps its most dedicated member is stepping down at the end of tomorrow’s police commission meeting. Jim Etter sent a letter of resignation late yesterday to Police Commission Chair, Elise Stearns-Niesen, Mayor/City Council member, Jess Talamantes, Burbank Police Chief and Deputy Chief, Scott LaChasse and Tom Angel. No, Etter is not […]

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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Photo Gallery: A salute to the president

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama threw a big July 4th bash at the White House yesterday. The first couple celebrated the nation’s independence with more than 1,200 members of the military and their families. During a meet and greet, the commander- in-chief of the U.S. military got a serious salute from a young girl — who just might be a soldier one […]

Monday, July 4, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 4, 2011

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City Buzz

Happy Fourth of July! Dodger Stadium festivities The guys in blue kick-off a four game series against the New York Mets tonight. Also, fans will be treated to fireworks and tributes to our military. Gates at Dodger Stadium open at 3:40 p.m. Fireworks and more at the Starlight Bowl A July 4th tradition continues tonight at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank. A […]

Thursday, June 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 30, 2011

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Catching up: Cheers and hot dogs — President Obama in Toledo

President Barack Obama got a big welcome from employees at Rudy’s Hot Dog in Toledo, Ohio, before sitting down for lunch with the city’s mayor, Michael Bell, earlier this month.

Friday, June 24, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 24, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Sharing a classic

First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha and Malia, are visiting South Africa this week — among their stops, the Apartheid Museum and the Zandspruit Township Daycare Center. At the center, Mrs, Obama and her daughters read the American favorite, Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat In The Hat,” to a group of children.