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Friday, March 18, 2016

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Hillary Clinton at Democratic presidential debate in Flint, Michigan March 6, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 18, 2016

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Hillary Clinton campaign raffling off night with the Clooneys

Democratic presidential front-runner, Hillary Clinton, is adding more Hollywood star power to her campaign. The Wrap says Clinton has more Hollywood endorsements “than all the other candidates combined.” Now Tinseltown heavyweight and a long time Democrat, George Clooney, along with his high-powered lawyer wife Amal Clooney, are on board to host fundraisers and a raffle for the former Secretary of […]

Saturday, May 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 17, 2014

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Burbank YMCA pancake breakfast fundraiser today

Here’s a chance to help out a good cause and have breakfast as well. The 50th annual Burbank Community YMCA pancake breakfast is today from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at 321 East Magnolia Boulevard. On the menu pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. The price, $5 per person. Children under 5 eat for free. The fundraiser was launched by the support group, […]

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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Burbank Police “Tip A Cop” event at Claim Jumper

Burbank Police “Tip A Cop” event at Claim Jumper in the Media City on Thursday. Burbank police personnel will be on hand at the restaurant to act as celebrity waiters and their tips will go to the Special Olympics. “Tip-A-Cop events are one of the main fundraisers for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is one of the largest fundraising […]

Friday, March 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 14, 2014

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News & General Info

Got talent? Create a mascot for Burbank libraries

Put your thinking caps on? A contest is underway to find a creative mascot for the Burbank libraries. They are looking for a colorful costumed character who will “… champion reading and literacy in the community,” according to a news release. You don’t have much time to come up with an original sketch, drawing or digital image for the Mascot Design […]

Friday, October 4, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 4, 2013

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Box Car City fundraiser in Glendale this weekend

Have you seen the faces of the homeless? They are not just men and women, but children as well. On most nights in the San Fernando Valley, 11,000 children who are homeless, according to Family Promise For East San Fernando Valley, a local network of community and religious organizations. Family Promise helps homeless families find shelter and get a fresh […]

Thursday, June 7, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 7, 2012

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President Obama fundraising in the Southland

President Barack Obama is wrapping up a third fundraiser in the Southland today. President Obama arrived at LAX late yesterday and was the main attraction at two campaign events in Beverly Hills last night — attended by Hollywood players, celebs, as well as activists in the LGBT community and their supporters. Gay rights appeared to be a key element of […]

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 […]

Friday, May 11, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 11, 2012

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President Obama visits Studio City — photos and more

President Barack Obama boarded Air Force One at LAX this morning, headed for Reno, Nevada. Obama’s visit to the Southland was brief, but lucrative. Last night, the president was the main attraction at a posh dinner party at the Studio City home of actor George Clooney, which reportedly raised $15 million for his re-election bid — the most ever for a […]

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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President Obama coming to the Valley tomorrow

President Barack Obama is due to arrive in the Southland tomorrow and is expected to attend a major star-studded re-election fundraiser in Studio City. It’s sort of a house party at the palatial pad of actor George Clooney. The sold-out affair is shaping up to be a biggie with a number of major Hollywood players throwing down serious bucks to […]