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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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Donald Trump lets Miss California USA keep her crown

Photo: Effie Nidam/CNN The Donald has spoken: controversial Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, gets to keep her crown. Trump is the co-owner of the Miss Universe pageant, which governs the Miss California USA contest. Prejean has been in the eye of a media storm since April 19, when she was asked for her opinion on same-sex marriage during the interview […]

Saturday, May 9, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 9, 2009

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News & General Info

Firefighters getting the upper hand on the Santa Barbara fire

Photo: Spencer Weiner/Los Angeles Times Firefighters battling that huge Santa Barbara wildfire are getting some help from the weather today. The winds are calm, temperatures have dropped, the humidity is up, and the fog has rolled into the area. Fire officials at a news conference this morning announced they’re taking advantage of this break and are now going “on the offensive” […]

Saturday, May 2, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 2, 2009

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100 days plus: President Obama & the H1N1 flu virus

President Obama has a new challenge to deal in the next 100 days of his administration; a previously unknown flu virus, which has the potential to kill. Last Wednesday night, the president highlighted efforts being made to handle the two wars, the bad economy, and other problems inherited from the Bush years. The president said: “I am pleased with our progress, […]

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Swine flu outbreak is spreading

That new strain of swine flu is spreading rapidly in the U.S. and internationally. Today the U.N. World Health Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Margaret Chan, took action: “I have decided to raise the level of pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5…” the second highest level. This means the world is at imminent risk of a pandemic–global outbreak of the illness, therefore, governments, agencies, businesses, […]

Monday, April 27, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 27, 2009

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News & General Info

Health Alert: Swine flu outbreak

The swine flu outbreak is continuing to spread both internationally and here in the U.S. Not only has the number of cases of this type of flu increased in the U.S. and Mexico, but there are now reports of confirmed cases in Canada and Europe. The swine flu is tough to detect because it produces common flu symptoms like high fever, cough, and sore throat. […]

Saturday, April 18, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 18, 2009

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State Assemblyman Paul Krekorian campaigns for the upcoming special election

The Burbank Democratic Club threw a backyard BBQ bash with great eats and brew in a neighborhood near the Rancho District, last night. I’m a member and I joined 50 or so other folks for a fun club meeting and social gathering. However, there was a serious message about the state’s budget woes presented by local Assemblyman Paul Krekorian (D) 43rd District. Krekorian had the […]

Saturday, April 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 4, 2009

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A temporary ban on big rigs after tragic truck crash

Paramedics and firefighters tend to a victim of that deadly multiple vehicle/truck accident 04/01/09 Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times Under pressure from local officials and residents, Caltrans yesterday issued a 90 day ban on big rigs along a treacherous stretch of Angeles Crest Highway. The ban came two days after a double-decker car carrier careened out of control and slammed into several vehicles at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard […]

Friday, March 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 13, 2009

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Three charged with supplying drugs to Anna Nicole Smith

Photo from starstories.astrology.com A surprise development in the investigation surrounding the accidental drug overdose death of model/television reality star, Anna Nicole Smith, two years ago. Smith’s long time lawyer and boyfriend Howard K. Stern, and two doctors have been charged with providing thousands of prescription pills to the troubled celebrity. Stern and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor were booked and released on $20,000 bond each […]

Friday, March 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 6, 2009

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California Supreme Court to rule on controversial ban on gay marriage

Barbara Davidson/Los Angeles Times Both sides in the bitter battle over same-sex marriage have had their say before the California Supreme Court, now it’s up to the justices to rule. While lawyers presented their arguments before the high court in San Francisco yesterday, demonstrators, for and against, rallied outside with protest signs and chants. Proposition 8, passed by 52 per cent of the […]