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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, November 11, 2008

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State lawmakers join the legal battle against Proposition 8

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove Two voters make their choices at a polling place in Burbank during the General Election on November 4, 2008 Gay marriage supporters have gained some more heavyweight support from Sacramento. Over the weekend, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged gay rights activists to keep up the fight against Proposition 8, the controversial measure that bans same-sex marriage. Then yesterday, 43 Democratic state legislators joined […]

Monday, November 10, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 10, 2008

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Battle over gay marriage far from over

Lori Shepler/Los Angeles Times Police moved on gay rights activists who reportedly refused to disperse during a protest in Long Beach Friday night. Over the weekend, thousands of protesters marched up and down the state slamming the passage of Proposition 8, the anti-gay marriage measure. In Long Beach Friday night, 15 people were arrested during one demonstration. On Saturday, more than 12-thousand marched […]

Thursday, September 25, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, September 25, 2008

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News & General Info

A new law bans text messaging while driving

Another slap down for text messaging. Yesterday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill banning texting while driving a motor vehicle. Drivers caught texting behind the wheel face fines of $20 for the first offense and $50 for violations after that. I would give the law a major high-five if the penalties were stiffer for this kind of hazardous conduct on our streets and […]

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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Sign of confusion

This hands free phone sign reminder for drivers may have caused some double takes. The sign near the border of Glendale and Burbank, on San Fernando Road at Spazier Avenue, had a misspelling in the first word the first time I spotted it. Check out the photo at the top taken the week of June 23. I took more […]

Thursday, July 3, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 3, 2008

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News & General Info

High gas prices continue

Despite high prices millions gas up and hit the roads and highways. Today is get-away day for many folks traveling during the long 4th of July holiday weekend. The price for a gallon of gas is well over $4 in most places. Still, the Automobile Club of Southern California predicts that eighty percent of Southland travelers or 2.4 million will […]

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 1, 2008

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Drivers beware! Hands off those cell phones

Motorists whizz through the intersection of Main Street and Alameda Avenue in Burbank. Starting today, holding a cell phone to your ear and driving will be against the law. California joins five other states requiring hands-free phones while behind the wheel. If you get caught, the general fine is $20 for the first time and $50 for any repeats. California […]