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Monday, March 24, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- A major makeover for the Taco Bell at 2425 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank March 24, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 24, 2014

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What’s happening to this Taco Bell in Burbank?

A lot of chatter in town about the major construction going on at the Taco Bell 2425 West Magnolia Boulevard, between North Buena Vista and North Brighton Streets, in Burbank. Last week the restaurant was open for business, now it’s shut down and work crews are ripping out parts of the structure. I got some answers from the Burbank Building […]

Monday, March 24, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 24, 2014

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Important step today for Nickelodeon expansion plan

An ambitious plan to greatly increase the Nickelodeon Animation Studio campus on West Olive Avenue, between Victory Boulevard and Lake Street in Burbank, is set to go before the Burbank Planning Board tonight. The project would more than double the office space of the cable and television network from 72, 232 square feet to 185, 992 square feet, according the […]

Thursday, March 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 20, 2014

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News & General Info

Another earthquake! We felt it in Burbank

Another earthquake! The Media City got hit by a quake at 7:17 p.m. this evening. The U.S. Geological Survey place the shaker at 7 miles west of Universal City. Here in Burbank, it felt like a sharp quick shake or jolt. It measured 2.7 magitude. Not a biggie, but enough to rattle some nerves. It was just on Monday, March […]

Thursday, March 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Sunny and warm on first day of spring in the Media City

The sun is shining and the temperature is warm on this the first day of spring in the Media City. The roses and other flowers are opening up, filling the air with color and fragrance. As lovely as it is — there is a nice change in the forecast for the next few days. Today’s high is expected to be around […]

Thursday, March 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Health Alert: A case of flea-borne typhus in Burbank

A case of flea-borne typhus discovered in Burbank. The Los Angeles County Vector Control has confirmed the case, according to a community bulletin sent out today by the city of Burbank. Endemic typhus fever (aka: murine typhus or flea-borne typhus) is a disease caused by a bacteria known as Rickettsia. The disease is not transmitted person to person. Infected fleas spread […]

Thursday, March 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 20, 2014

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Heads up: Burbank meeting, contest, and Nickelodeon project

Caltrans officials are hosting a special community meeting this evening to update the public on the 1-5 highway and Empire construction project in Burbank. The improvements include: Adding carpool lanes between Magnolia Blvd. and Buena Vista St. Constructing a new interchange at I-5 and Empire Ave. Reconstructing the Burbank Blvd. overcrossing and realigning ramps Elevating the railroad at Buena Vista […]

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Mediacityg -- Tom Huber owner of Otto's European Import & Deli 2320 West Clark Avenue Burbank 91506 March 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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No jackpot winner, but Burbank store still lucky

The $400 million Mega Millions jackpot is history. Two lottery ticket players in last night’s draw will split the money pot. For the first time, Florida has a Mega Millions jackpot winner, and the other player bought the winning ticket in Maryland. The hot numbers: 11, 19, 24, 33, 51, and the Mega Ball 7. California was not completely shut […]

Monday, March 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 17, 2014

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St. Paddy’s Day, have a green celebration!

A lot of celebrating of St. Patrick’s Day in the Southland today. For some it’s not enough to just wear green and talk about the luck of the Irish. They need to celebration! Here in Burbank, the Irish pub, “The Snug,”4108 West Magnolia Boulevard, is throwing a major event with drinks, food, and a bagpiper on site starting at 5 […]

Monday, March 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 17, 2014

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Suspect arrested in connection with double stabbing in Burbank

Burbank Police today announced an arrest in that double stabbing in the hillside area last Saturday. Authorities discovered two wounded victims on East Angeleno Avenue late in the afternoon on March 15. Both unidentified men had been stabbed multiple times and were taken to the hospital in serious condition. Later, Burbank PD determined the attack had occurred at Orange Grove Avenue and […]