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Thursday, May 31, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Burbank Mega Millions winner steps forward

The lucky Mega Millions winner who bought his ticket at the Chevron Station at Olive Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard, has claimed his winnings. Lottery officials say Keung Man cashed in his ticket worth $755, 147 earlier this week. Man’s ticket had all the right numbers, except the Mega Ball in Double-M last Friday’s draw. Feeling lucky? The next Mega Millions […]

Monday, May 28, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 28, 2012

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Flying the flag in Burbank on Memorial Day

Many in Burbank are flying old glory on this Memorial Day in remembrance of those men and women who gave their lives fighting for this country — as well as in honor those who have served or now serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 27, 2012

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Burbank Chevron manager sells lottery ticket worth more than a half million dollars

Today I walked into the food mart at the Chevron station, 100 South Glenoaks Boulevard across from the Burbank Central Library, and found manager Javed Khandaker behind the counter. I asked about that winning Mega Millions lottery ticket, which won $755, 147 in last Friday’s draw. Khandaker smiled broadly and proudly said,”I sold it.” He says it’s the first time […]

Saturday, May 26, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 26, 2012

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Someone bought a big money lottery ticket in Burbank!

Some lucky Mega Millions lottery ticket holder is probably having a slamming jamming “I’m rolling in the dough” Memorial Day weekend, after matching all but the Mega Ball in yesterday’s draw. No one won the $24 million jackpot by picking all six of the winning numbers: 9, 15, 21, 40, 54 and the Mega Ball 11. The Double-M ticket matching […]

Friday, May 25, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 25, 2012

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News & General Info

Freaky weather kicks off long Memorial Day weekend

Some freaky weather for the Media City going into the long Memorial Day weekend. Drizzle, light rain, wind, cloudy skies, and sunshine — we got it all before noon today. There’s still a chance of rain in the forecast near the foothills for the rest of the day. The high is expected to be somewhere in the mid-60s — a […]

Friday, May 18, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 18, 2012

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Laughs for a good cause at Flappers on Saturday

Flappers Comedy Club, East Magnolia Boulevard and North First Street, in Downtown Burbank will be the site of a “healing through laughter” outreach event tomorrow hosted by Counseling4Kids. Every May the organization “… celebrates the compassionate people who make a difference in the lives of Los Angeles County foster children by serving as foster parents, relative caregivers, advocates, volunteers, and […]

Monday, May 14, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 14, 2012

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Updated-City Buzz

Lawsuit trial of Burbank police officer in hands of the jury A Downtown Los Angeles jury is expected to continue deliberating today in the lawsuit trial of Burbank Police Officer Cindy Guillen-Gomez. This is the third trial in the past few months involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the BPD brought by a current or former member of […]

Sunday, May 13, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 13, 2012

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Mother’s Day: Enjoy the wildflowers, but watch out for rattlesnakes!

The wildflowers are breaking out in gorgeous colors in the Verdugo Hills of Wildwood Canyon Park here in Burbank. Freelance photographer Terje “Terry” Canavarro shot these photos yesterday afternoon along the trail in Wildwood Canyon Park. After the low clouds and morning fog burn off, it’s going to be sunny and warm on this Mother’s Day. The high is expected […]

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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Power and prejudice: Burbank City Council elects new mayor

I watched the reorganization meeting of the Burbank City Council on the city website this morning. I spoke later with someone who had been in the city council chambers during that all important meeting and we both agreed it was unusually quick and somber, but with one major surprise. Vice-Mayor Dave Golonski getting the votes to move up to mayor, […]