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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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A giant tree knocked down by the stormy weather causes havoc in a Burbank neighborhood

The first in yet another series of storms is rolling through Burbank this evening, increasing the concerns that more trees will topple. Several trees were knocked down by last weekend’s treacherous storm, one of the casualties, a graceful giant at Third Street and Bethany Road. The building manager, Ben Cantu, says the huge stone pine took the fall at about […]
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Burbank campaign news: General Election ballots mailed out today, candidates Gabel-Luddy and Frutos on the hunt for votes

 The ballots for the April 12 Burbank General Elections were mailed out today. Burbank City Clerk, Margarita Campos, says the ballots were sent to all 55, 975 registered voters in the city. Meanwhile, the two City Council candidates on the ballot are burning up the campaign trail. Last Sunday, Bob Frutos and Emily Gabel-Luddy, along with about two dozen other […]
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Monday, March 21, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 21, 2011
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Some sun today — but more rain coming

After morning showers, the sun came out in Burbank today. Don’t get fooled and ditch that umbrella, the vicious storm system that beat the heck out of the Southland yesterday — is not done yet. There’s a 20 percent chance of  more rain today — and thunderstorms that could produce hail! It will be breezy, but not like the strong winds we got yesterday. The high […]
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 20, 2011
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Major storm battering the Southland

Burbank and the rest of the Southland is getting hammered by a major storm system this afternoon. The rain is coming down in sheets. Powerful winds are whipping through the area. The National Weather Service says rain is falling at a quarter to a half an inch an hour and that could increase to an inch per hour by nightfall. The […]
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 20, 2011
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Rain, lightning, and thunder in Burbank

  A lot rain falling in Burbank this morning. Just before 9 a.m. lightning flashed across the sky, followed by rumbling thunder in B-town. The calendar says it’s the first day of spring. It still feels like winter. This Pacific storm is pounding the entire Southland and is expected to continue the assault through tonight. This storm is packing winds 15-to-30 mph with some […]
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 19, 2011
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A late winter storm rolls into Burbank

As predicted, light rain began falling in Burbank early this morning. This late winter storm arrives with a full payload — some bouts of heavy rain, cold temps, and breezy conditions. Weather watchers are saying this storm will linger in the Southland — probably for several days. So get out the umbrellas, jackets, and boots again.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 18, 2011
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Regular gas breaks through the $4 barrier in the Media City

The price of regular gasoline has been hovering very close to that dreaded $4 a gallon mark for several days here in B-town. Today, for the first time, I saw stations with posted prices for regular at a little over $4 a gallon. I began reporting on the appearance of $4 a gallon gas in Burbank about two weeks ago. […]
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Friday, March 18, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 18, 2011
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Coming up this weekend in Burbank…

“Maple Syrup”  Saturday The community is invited to a big breakfast fundraiser for the Venture Crew 201 Boy Scouts, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 19, at the Light House (formerly Magnolia Park United Methodist Church) in the Fellowship Hall at 2828 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank. The “everything you can put syrup on” breakfast includes, pancakes, corn fritters, French […]
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