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Friday, January 9, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 9, 2026

Four arrested in connection with LA Sports Cards burglary

Suspects Arrested Burbank Police believe they have cracked the case of that high-profile burglary at the LA Sports Cards store in the Media City. The early morning crime last month resulted in the theft of approximately $100,000 in collectible merchandise. The loot reportedly included Pokémon trading card products, rare sports cards, and other valuable collectibles. The break-in occurred on […]

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Owner, Larry Ross cuts the ribbon at grand opening of Blast from the Past, while co-owner/wife Kathy Ross and store customers watch Saturday July 25, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Blast From the Past store reopens in Burbank

A Magnolia Park favorite, Blast From the Past, is back in business. After spending 8 months renovating the old Wilson’s Leather building at 3117 West Magnolia Boulevard, the owners, Larry and Kathy Ross, held a grand re-opening last Saturday, July 25. Blast From the Past spent 9 years at its old location, 931 North Hollywood Way, before making the big […]

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Hot collectible: Burbank centennial bag

I noticed it soon after the big party of the century to celebrate Burbank’s centennial back on July 8. Whenever I took my colorful Burbank centennial reusable bag out in public — someone would comment on it. “What a cool bag!” is what a checker at the Trader Joe’s on East Alameda Avenue in Burbank said as she carefully arranged my groceries […]