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Monday, September 15, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 15, 2014

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Get ready for some Dodger baseball on local TV

In a surprise move, Time Warner Cable announced today it has an agreement to for the last six games of the Dodgers’ regular season to be televised on Los Angeles station KDOC. For most of the season, Dodger fans have been hating on Time Warner Cable for not allowing the team’s home games to be carried on a local station. Time […]

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 9, 2014

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My Take On It: Ray Rice and that knockout in an elevator

When I first saw the new video from inside a New Jersey casino/hotel elevator of former Baltimore Ravens’ star, Ray Rice, punching out his then fiancée, Janay Palmer, my reaction was the same as when I saw the damage done to model/pop star Rihanna’s face by singer Chris Brown back in 2009 : “Oh wow, he could have killed her!” It’s heart […]

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- A string of vintage vehicles at John Burroughs High in Burbank August 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 17, 2014

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Burbank Scene: Photo shoot at John Burroughs High School

A photo shoot yesterday for the 2014-2015 cheerleaders at John Burroughs High School 1920 West Clark Avenue in Burbank. A string of vintage vehicles lined up in front of the school ready to take part in the photo snaps if called on.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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A done deal for Los Angeles Clippers $2 billion purchase

It’s done deal. After months of turmoil and uncertainty, the Los Angeles Clippers have a new owner. Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, is now in charge. The NBA announced yesterday that Ballmer is officially the new owner. Ballmer ponied up a heart stopping $2 billion dollars for the NBA franchise last April. Despite the legal wrangling of embattled former owner, […]

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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Judge rules against Donald Sterling, Clippers deal to move forward

The NBA is high-fiving a ruling by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas clearing the way for that $2 billion dollar Clippers deal to move forward. Judge Levanas decision yesterday gives a huge victory to Shelly Sterling. In the probate trial, Donald Sterling claimed his estranged wife had defrauded him by taking control of the Sterling Trust and negotiating that multi-billion […]

Saturday, July 12, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 12, 2014

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Actress Kate Walsh throws out first pitch at a Dodger game

Busy actress Kate Walsh got a chance to throw out the first pitch at a Dodger game. Walsh threw out the ceremonial pitch last Thursday at Dodger Stadium, just before the boys in blue took on the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers would go on to beat the Padres 2-1 in that game. Walsh gained fame for her role […]

Monday, June 30, 2014

Actress Melissa McCarthy throws out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium June 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 30, 2014

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Photo Gallery: Actress Melissa McCarthy throws out first pitch at Dodger game

Last Saturday actress, Melissa McCarthy, got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals game at Dodger Stadium. McCarthy’s pitch was pretty good. It managed to find home plate. For that the actress was thrilled. McCarthy wrapped things up with a hug and then a photo with Dodger catcher, Drew Butera. By the […]

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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Watching television most popular leisure activity for Americans

Despite all the options Americans have they still spend most of their leisure time watching television. If you’re 15 years or older, you were eyeballing the small tube 2.8 hours per day in 2013. That’s what the latest stats from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics discovered. The data appears in the latest American Time Use Survey. The second most […]

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Clayton Kershaw pitches first no hitter at Dodger Stadium June 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 19, 2014

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Photo Gallery: Dodger Clayton Kershaw pitches no-hitter

A historic event at Dodger Stadium last night. Dodger ace, Clayton Kershaw, pitched a no-hitter striking out 15 batters in the 8-0 win over the Colorado Rockies. It’s the 22nd no-hitter in Dodger history. The second this season. Last month, Josh Beckett, threw a no-hitter in the Dodgers’ 6-0 win over the Phillies. After the milestone, Kershaw celebrated with his […]