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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 22, 2011

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Burbank Police promotes first African American officer

A history making promotion in the Burbank Police Department. Veteran police officer, Jamal Childs, has been upped from school resources officer to detective. This is the first time in 100 years — that’s right — that an African American cop has been promoted in the BPD. In the past, black officers were ignored or the rules of promotion changed once they were […]

Thursday, June 16, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 16, 2011

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Photo Gallery: President Obama demonstrates his daddy skills

An early Father’s Day moment. President Obama knows a thing or two about being a dad. Yesterday at a White House picnic, the president soothed a crying baby, amusing and surprising bystanders — among them, First Lady Michelle Obama.

Monday, June 13, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 13, 2011

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City Buzz: A suspect and a victim in a series of Burbank residential burglaries, needy kids’ camp fund, and more sunny skies ahead

New developments in that series of residential burglaries in Burbank. Last Friday, Burbank Police announced the arrest of a suspect, 37-year-old Ericka Valladares of Los Angeles, and the recovery of some of the stolen items. Hillside resident Yvonne Smith’s home was burglarized last December. She went down to the BPD headquarters a few days ago and “was delighted” that some of […]

Friday, June 3, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 3, 2011

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City Buzz: Mike Gatto’s pension bill, funds for needy kids to go to camp fall short, and Grand View opens after restoration

Local Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) is very busy these days championing various legislation up in Sacramento. Yesterday, the California State Assembly passed AB 1369, authored by Gatto. This measure, reportedly passed by a 62-0 vote, would stop criminals from using illegal tax deductions. Recently, Gatto authored ACA 11 which would raise the threshold for amending the state constitution. And […]

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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Photo Gallery: President Obama at Memorial Day ceremony

President Barack Obama: “Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay. But we can honor their sacrifice, and we must. We must honor it in our own lives by holding their memories close to our hearts, and heeding the example they set. And we must honor it as a nation by keeping our […]

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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City Buzz: Bob Frutos, police commission drama, BPD cases and more

Bob Frutos plans to stay involved in city matters Bob Frutos lost on two fronts recently: a city council seat in a very tight race with Emily Gabel-Luddy and last week, the city council-majority (including Gabel-Luddy) refused to re-appoint him to the Burbank Police Commission. Nevertheless, Frutos is still smiling and touting the need for change in Burbank. Frutos provided some […]

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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Photo Gallery: President Obama visits his roots in Ireland

Thousands gathered at College Green in Dublin yesterday to welcome President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to Ireland. This was the first day of a six-day European tour for the first couple, which includes visits to England, France, and Poland. President Obama: Earlier today Michelle and I visited Moneygall where we saw my ancestral home and dropped by the […]

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Schwarzenegger’s mistress revealed

The media is all over the Arnold Schwarzenegger love child story. Today photos of the other woman, retired housekeeper Mildred Patricia “Patty” Baena, popped up — many with the child she had with the former California governor and Hollywood movie star. In most photos, the face of their love child is disguised. This photo is from the People website, where there are […]

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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City Buzz: BPD lawsuits, investigations, and controversies

BPD cases and lawsuits Where is ex-Burbank Police Chief, Tim Stehr? Some reports say he’s planning to continue on a loooong European vacation for at least three months, perhaps more. On the other hand, a reliable source tells me Stehr is due back in the Southland next weekend. Stehr’s vacation has resulted in an expensive delay in the discrimination and retaliation case of Burbank […]