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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Councilman Dr. David Gordon selected as mayor during Burbank City Council reorganization meeting May 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Talk of the Town: Burbank mayor selection

Some issues, like the debate over the selection of Burbank’s mayor, never seem to die. It frequently comes up in the spring when a new mayor is picked by the city council members. In the past, there have been some ugly episodes with certain council members being shut out of the rotation for mayor. Dr. David Gordon has been passed […]

Monday, July 28, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Vehicle emissions are checked by BAR crew on West Olive Avenue in Burbank July 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 28, 2014

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State agency conducts vehicle inspections in Burbank

The Bureau of Automotive Repair conducted several hours of vehicle inspections or an emission survey, on West Olive Avenue between South Virginia Avenue and North Lomita Street in Burbank today. BAR performs the surveys “…in the areas of the state with the poorest air quality,” according to the agency’s website. Mike Piercy, part of the BAR team in Burbank today, […]

Monday, July 28, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Car slammed into traffic signal light pole in front of Porto's in Burbank July 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 28, 2014

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Car crashes in front of Porto’s in Burbank

Some scary moments in front of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in Burbank this morning. A light tan sedan slammed into a traffic signal light pole a few feet from the entrance of the very busy establishment. The investigating Burbank Police officer says the driver was “coming from some medical appointment” and “apparently passed out .” It happened just as the […]

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Photo: Greg Reyna/ Freelancer / Media City G --(l-r) Demonstrators Tina McDermott and Chris Kelley held up protest signs in front of Hobby Lobby in Burbank July 26, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 27, 2014

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Demonstrators continue the protest against Hobby Lobby

Demonstrators returned to Hobby Lobby in Burbank yesterday in small but determined numbers.They are protesting the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which allows the giant crafts and home decor retailer to refuse to cover certain forms of female birth control in its employee health insurance plan because of the religious beliefs of the owners. The controversial high court decision allows […]

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- A green lawn gets watered on South Keystone Street in Burbank July 24, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 26, 2014

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Burbank residents face mandatory water restrictions and utility rate hikes

As the summer temperatures soar into the 90s, Burbank residents are being pressured to cutback on water. Last January, Governor Jerry Brown declared a Drought State of Emergency after three extremely dry years. The governor’s order called for “… Californians to reduce their water usage by 20 percent.” Earlier this month, the California State Water Board reportedly adopted emergency regulations requiring […]

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Two guys tearing off a roof on South Mariposa Street in Burbank July 24, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 24, 2014

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Working in the heat in Burbank

It’s a hot one in Burbank today. By noon, the temperature was in the 90s. While the lucky ones got to work inside air-conditioned buildings, others had to be outside, like the two guys I saw tearing off a roof in the 300 block of South Mariposa Street this morning. Despite the blazing sun, a Burbank Public Works crew repairing […]

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Temperatures starting to sizzle in Burbank

Temperatures are starting to sizzle in Burbank and throughout the Southland today. By 10 a.m. this morning, it was 81 degrees in the Media City. Since then, the temperature has climbed into the 90s. At 2 p.m, it’s 87 in West Hollywood, 82 at Venice Beach, and nearing 100 in Lancaster. The hot temperatures are expected to linger through […]

Monday, July 14, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Progress is being made at new parking lot on Magnolia Boulevard between Maple and Kenwood Streets in Burbank July 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 14, 2014

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Progress report: New parking lot in Burbank’s Magnolia Park

Construction is moving right along on that new public parking lot in Magnolia Park. Since my visit last month, the lot on Magnolia Boulevard between Maple and Kenwood Streets has been paved. Still, new light poles need to be installed along with landscaping. The work is almost done. Burbank Public Works Director, Bonnie Teaford, says: “We expect the lot to […]

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Protest organizer Cheryl Holt explained the issue against Hobby Lobby to a Ralph Grocery store employee in Burbank July 12, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 13, 2014

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Demonstrators spread their anti-Hobby Lobby message in Burbank

Protesters returned to the Hobby Lobby in Burbank yesterday to spread their message. The protesters are upset because Hobby Lobby won the right to opt out of providing certain female contraceptives in its employee health insurance plan for religious reasons. The decision was handed down last month by the U.S. Supreme Court in a close vote of 5-4. On Saturday, the […]