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Thursday, March 21, 2013

By Janet Strong Thursday, March 21, 2013

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A Strong View: Bob Frutos and David Gordon the right team

A surprising 53.3% of the ballots cast in the Burbank Primary Nominating Election last month were for Bob Frutos . Never before has a newcomer won out over three incumbents in Burbank. The voters made a powerful show of support for change by casting their ballots for Bob. We need a fresh outlook and someone who will fight for the residents, help […]

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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Burbank Election News: Candidates forums, election ballots, and Golonski mailer

The Burbank General Municipal Election is Tuesday, April 9, less than three weeks away. The Burbank Association of Realtors is offering a free opportunity to hear the candidates discuss the issues and concerns of the residents in the Media City at two forums. There are two seats up for election on the Burbank Unified School District Board. The candidates are: […]

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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News & General Info

First day of spring

Partly cloudy skies in the Media City today on this the first day of spring. Some sunshine would be nice. Rain even better. The high today in B-town, low to mid-70s.

Monday, March 18, 2013

By Janet Strong Monday, March 18, 2013

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A Strong View: Stop runaway production

If you are at all familiar with the motion picture industry no doubt you know about runaway production. Entertainment is big business here in Southern California and especially in Burbank. The major and independent studios probably do their best to employ locally. Yet, here in a time of economic deficiencies in the job market; the powers that be, whoever […]

Friday, March 15, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 15, 2013

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Burbank Spring Egg-Stravaganza gets a calendar date

It’s official. The revival of the Spring Egg-Stravaganza is on the city calendar and set for Saturday, March 30. A news released from city hall went out yesterday and there’s an announcement posted on the Burbank city website. Here’s the release from PIO Drew Sugars. Spring Egg-Stravaganza Returns to Burbank BURBANK, Calif. (March 14, 2013) – Dust […]

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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City Buzz: Spring Egg-Stravaganza gets a reprieve and the Burbank election revamp

Spring Egg-Stravaganza back on! It’s not too often this Burbank City Council ignores the advice of a city department head — but it happened at last night’s council meeting during the discussion of the Spring Egg-Stravaganza. The event has been hotly debated since it got scrapped last year by the heartless staffers in the Park, Recreation and Community Services […]

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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Twinkies are coming back!

There was an uproar when Hostess filed for bankruptcy last November, ending the production of some our favorite sweets likeTwinkies. Now there’s a good chance those golden sponge cakes with the cream filling, will be back on store shelves in Burbank and elsewhere in a few months. The reason: the successful bid of $410 million offered by private equity firms […]

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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Photo Gallery: Changes at the former NBC Studios lot

Have you noticed, the NBC signs and its legendary peacock logo are disappearing from the Burbank site at Alameda and Olive Avenues? The replacement, signage for The Burbank Studios. Worthe Real Estate Group bought the historic 34-acre lot in 2008, for an undisclosed price. The real estate developer has big, big plans for the lot. Check out the developer’s website for […]

Monday, March 11, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 11, 2013

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Flashback to the BCC 80th anniversary bash

A big turnout for the 80th anniversary luncheon/celebration for the Burbank Coordinating Council on Monday, March 4, 2013. As a member, I joined many of the BCC faithful in attending this bash along with invited guests, volunteers from various non-profits, community leaders and activists. Also there, some of the Burbank city staff and officials, including Vice-Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy. On hand […]