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Sunday, March 25, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 25, 2012

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Watch out for heavy rain and thunderstorms today in Burbank

A real serious rainstorm is hovering over the Media City. The weather started overcast this Sunday morning , but by 11 a.m. light rain was falling, which got heavier as the day wore on. Also, this cold storm is packing some strong winds. There’s a chance of hail as well. The high today might reach the low 60s — tonight […]

Sunday, March 25, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 25, 2012

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Talk of the town: Incident at Burbank Councilman Gordon’s business office

A lot of chatter and questions being asked about that incident at Burbank City Councilman Dr. David Gordon’s business office a little over a week ago. Burbank Police are reporting that a brick was tossed through a “4 by 6 foot window” at Dr. Gordon’s optometry office in the 800 block of Hollywood Way, March 16, at around 10 p.m. Was […]

Friday, March 23, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 23, 2012

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Opt-out smart meter plan approved for Burbank

Despite fierce opposition from a small relentless group of smart meter opponents, the Burbank City Council voted to install a new opt-out fee schedule at its meeting on Tuesday, March 20. During public comments, the opponents lambasted the smart meter technology as unhealthy, dangerous, and a privacy invader. As they have done many times in the past months, the council […]

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 20, 2012

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City of Burbank responds to Bill Taylor court victory

The city of Burbank sent out a news release on the court victory of former Burbank PD Deputy Chief Bill Taylor late yesterday. Here it is. Contact: Amy Albano City Attorney’s Office (818) 238-5709 Burbank is Unsuccessful in Bill Taylor Case Burbank, Calif. – After a lengthy trial, a superior court jury returned a verdict against the City of Burbank […]

Monday, March 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 19, 2012

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A court victory for former Burbank PD Deputy Chief Bill Taylor

A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury late today reportedly handed former Burbank PD Deputy Chief William “Bill” Taylor a major court victory. I’m hearing the settlement awarded to Taylor, $1-3 million. In his lawsuit, Taylor claimed he was demoted and then fired after pointing out a suspected case of sexual harassment in the department to then Burbank Police Chief […]

Monday, March 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 19, 2012

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Fair weather returns to Burbank

The clouds are disappearing making way for blue skies and sunshine in Burbank today. It’s still cool and a little breezy. The high today in the Media City in the low 60s. Yeah, I know, that storm was quickie and we need more rain. Don’t pack away the umbrella. There’s rain in the weekend forecast. Oh, and the daytime temperatures […]

Saturday, March 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 17, 2012

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A rainy weekend

An umbrella is going to be a constant companion this weekend. After weeks o dry and sunny, we’ve finally got some wet and cold winter type weather just as spring is about to roll in. The rain came down pretty heavy at times this morning. More rain is expected throughout the afternoon and evening with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers […]

Friday, March 16, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 16, 2012

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Bob’s Big Boy classic car show still hot attraction

I dropped by the classic car show at the original Bob’s Big Boy restaurant at 4211 West Riverside Drive Burbank 91505 and found it to be a jumping affair with loads of hot rides on display and tons of folks in the parking lot. It happens every Friday from 5-to-10 p.m. Also, the show is a good excuse to pop […]

Saturday, March 10, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 10, 2012

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Comedy fundraiser for Burbank Tournament of Roses Association

NBC-4’s weathercaster/comic, Fritz Coleman, will mcee an evening of laughs and fun at Flappers Comedy Club to benefit the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association on Sunday, March 11, 2012. The fundraiser begins at 5 p.m. Also, scheduled to take to the mike and do some stand-up, Charles Fleischer, Dana Eagle, James P. Connolly, Jimmy Brogan, Natisha Anderson, and Sammy K […]