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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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California voters turn thumbs down on five budget propositions

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Polling Place/Joaquin Miller Elementary School California voters didn’t just reject five of the propositions championed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other legislators as fixes for the financially-strapped state budget, they slammed them to the mat in yesterday’s special election. Propositions 1A through 1E were soundly defeated by huge margins. STATEWIDE RESULTS Proposition 1A “Rainy Day” Budget […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Burbank police facing allegations of misconduct and other problems

Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the city of Burbank, the “Media Capital of the World.” The uncertainty is not linked to the prominent entertainment industry in town nor is it fallout from the sluggish economy. No, it’s the city’s police department, which is the focus of this negative energy. For weeks now the rumors […]

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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Wildfires & Burbank Fire Service Day

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove –Burbank The Southern California fire season kicked off early with a wildfire that erupted in the Santa Barbara foothills yesterday. The battle is still going on today with water-dropping aircraft and hand crews on the ground. More than a thousand homes have been evacuated and nearly 200 acres burned. Meanwhile here in Burbank, firefighters are keeping a close eye on […]

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Swine flu outbreak is spreading

That new strain of swine flu is spreading rapidly in the U.S. and internationally. Today the U.N. World Health Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Margaret Chan, took action: “I have decided to raise the level of pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5…” the second highest level. This means the world is at imminent risk of a pandemic–global outbreak of the illness, therefore, governments, agencies, businesses, […]

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night honors firefighters

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove – Burbank (31 Cent Scoop Night 2007) Most folks love a bargain, especially when it comes to treats like ice cream. In these cost conscious times, Baskin-Robbins’ third annual 31 Cent Scoop Night on April 29, 2009 is even more enticing. Nationwide, the chain’s ice cream shops will be dishing up or handing out cones topped with small scoops for a reduced […]

Saturday, April 25, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 25, 2009

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TV talk show host Jay Leno out of the hospital and headed back to work

Photo: NBC Funny guy Jay Leno will be back cracking jokes and talking to guests at “The Tonight Show” desk come Monday. Leno was reportedly released from Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank yesterday. The late-night show host started feeling badly on Thursday and drove himself to the hospital. Leno’s personal representative told the People website: “They had him […]

Thursday, April 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 23, 2009

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“Tonight Show” taping canceled; Jay Leno goes to the hospital

There will be a rerun in “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” television slot tonight, because the taping this afternoon had to be canceled. The host, Jay Leno, reportedly became ill and drove himself to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. KNX 1070 newsradio is reporting Leno may be suffering from a bout of food poisoning. The veteran entertainer is said to be resting in a hospital […]

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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Photo Gallery: It’s Earth Day!

Photos: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove – Burbank Be kind to the planet and all its living things.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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Free ice cream scoop day at Ben & Jerry’s

Photos: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove – Burbank A heat wave is still baking Southern California today. By mid-day in Burbank, the temperature had soared past 90. Again, the weather forecasters are warning we could hit 100 here! A perfect day to take advance of a yummy offer of a free scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. These Ben & Jerry’s freebies are fantastic, but be […]