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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Worker removed the fence surrounding the new parking lot on Magnolia Boulevard between Kenwood and Maple Streets in Burbank September 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 14, 2014

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Progress Report: New Magnolia Park parking lot ready for business

That long-awaited and much-needed new public parking lot in Magnolia Park is now ready for business. The lot is on Magnolia Boulevard between Kenwood and Maple Streets. Media City Groove has been following the progress of this lot for months. A shortage of parking is one of the major challenges facing the growing Magnolia Park area. The lot was once […]

Friday, September 5, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 5, 2014

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Warner Bros. CEO admits layoffs are coming

Apparently no one’s job is safe at Warner Bros. A lot of tension and frayed nerves there as the employees wait to see who will get the axe. In an office memo yesterday, CEO Kevin Tsujihara confirmed reports that layoffs are coming. Tsujihara did not say how many jobs would be cut, but said the axe will fall “across the Studio. […]

Thursday, September 4, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, September 4, 2014

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Burbank Police looking for witnesses to fatal car vs train collision

If you witnessed that tragic car vs Metrolink train collision in Burbank last Tuesday, September 2, police want to talk to you. It happened at Buena Vista Street and San Fernando Boulevard around 3:17 p.m. “Initial reports indicate a grey Toyota Camry, traveling southbound on Buena Vista Street, attempted to circumvent the activated railroad crossing arms when the vehicle was struck by […]

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Exercise guru Michelle Wilson in Pilates class Verdugo Recreation Center Burbank August 6, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 28, 2014

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Burbank Scene: Working out with Michelle Wilson

In a city dotted with movie studios, film, television, and media production companies, getting into and staying in shape is big business. The Media City has an ample supply of various gyms, workout studios, and exercise venues. Over the years, I have taken exercise classes at a variety of places, from professional studios to the YMCA. By far one of the […]

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Burbank Vice-Mayor, Bob Frutos, issued the now famous ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan who accepted! Chief Lenahan embraced the challenge to help in the fight against Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which attacks the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. It’s also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Chief Lenahan took […]

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.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- 3400 block of Magnolia Boulevard Burbank August 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 16, 2014

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City Buzz: Magnolia Park merchants seek solutions to parking problems

Magnolia Boulevard has become a victim of its own success. For years, owners of the quaint shops, antique and collectibles stores, and moderately priced eateries, fought mightily to draw attention to their sleepy street in Burbank’s Magnolia Park. Well, that’s all changed. Magnolia Boulevard is now a hip cool place to shop, mingle, dine, and hang out. The new popularity […]

Sunday, August 10, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 10, 2014

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High speed rail meeting draws big crowd in Burbank

A big turnout for the high speed rail meeting at the Buena Vista Library last Wednesday. Several times staffers had to bring out extra chairs and still there were people standing along the sides and back wall of the library meeting room, according to freelance photographer, Greg Reyna, who was there. It’s called a “scoping meeting.” The California High Speed […]

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G - A crew worked on the landscape and irrigation at new parking lot in the 3900 block of West Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank August 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 9, 2014

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Parking problems grow in Burbank’s Magnolia Park

A crew was out working on landscape and irrigation at the new parking lot in the 3900 block of West Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank this morning. The construction of the public parking lot has hit some snags in recent months, resulting in delays. Now, work on the lot appears to be moving forward at a brisk pace. Public Works Director, […]