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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 […]

Saturday, March 15, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 15, 2014

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Burbank PD investigating stabbing of two victims

Two stabbing victims reportedly are in serious condition tonight after an apparent attack in the Burbank hill area. Burbank Police officers and Burbank Fire paramedics responded to a 9-1-1 call and discovered the victims, two males in their early 20s, near the 1000 block of East Angeleno Avenue this afternoon, according to a news release from the BPD. Both victims […]

Friday, March 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014

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News & General Info

Got talent? Create a mascot for Burbank libraries

Put your thinking caps on? A contest is underway to find a creative mascot for the Burbank libraries. They are looking for a colorful costumed character who will “… champion reading and literacy in the community,” according to a news release. You don’t have much time to come up with an original sketch, drawing or digital image for the Mascot Design […]

Saturday, March 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 8, 2014

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Daylight Saving Time and spring-like weather in Burbank

Spring-like weather arrived in Burbank this weekend just in time for Daylight Saving Time. You should spring forward Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m. or just turn your clocks an hour ahead before going to bed tonight. You lose an hour sleep, but gain an extra hour of daylight in the evening — more time for outdoor activities during the […]