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Sunday, March 8, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 8, 2009
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Burbank keeping the heat on retailers who sell tobacco to minors

The Burbank City Council this week sent a tough message to local store owners and retailers: selling tobacco to minors will not be tolerated in this town. Two businesses, caught in police youth decoy operations last May, appealed their license suspensions to the city council. On Tuesday, March 3, the city council held hearings for Sevan Mini Market at 1516 North San Fernando […]
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 7, 2009
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Burbank City Council race heading into the home stretch

The run-off election is about to heat up for three seats on the Burbank City Council. Since the primary election on February 24, my Burbank hillside neighborhood has seen very little political activity. I have not been bombarded with campaign phone calls nor has my mailbox been stuffed with campaign materials. However, that’s apparently about to change. Yesterday in the Burbank Leader, four of the candidates, […]
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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More showers for our drought plagued Southland

Showers are sweeping through the Southland today. In Burbank, a steady rain is falling and it’s cold this morning. The temperature is around 50.  Only a few days ago, folks here were out jogging, walking, or driving with their convertible tops down in 80 degree weather! Right now the Golden State is suffering through drought conditions, so every little bit of rain is a big deal. Last June, Governor […]
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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Actor Ed Begley, Jr. to speak on living the eco-friendly life

Now that most of us are trying to live greener, simpler, and more cost efficient lives, we’re paying more attention to Earth-friendly folks like actor, Ed Begley, Jr.  A well known environmentalist for more than 30 years, Begley shares his experience on what works and what will save you money in his book, “Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly […]
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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Three Burbank City Council seats to be decided in run-off election

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Hall   Today the race for the three available seats on the Burbank City Council is a little less crowded, but there are still six candidates in the run-off. There were 13 candidates on the ballot for the primary election, held yesterday. Mayor Dave Golonski, an incumbent who has served several terms on the city […]
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 21, 2009
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Election Tuesday: Hot race for Burbank City Council

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Council candidate, Lee Dunayer, smiles and chats with folks at a campaign meet and greet on January 29, 2009, at the popular Porto’s Bakery & Cafe on West Magnolia Blvd.   You can tell there’s a city primary election coming up by just driving or walking through the neighborhoods of Burbank. Candidate signs dot the […]
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