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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Debate and controversy at Burbank City Council meeting

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Hall That discrimination lawsuit filed by five members of the Burbank PD last Thursday, popped up several times at the Burbank City Council meeting last night. First, it was on the written agenda as having been discussed with legal counsel earlier in the afternoon during the council’s closed session. Also seven, yes that’s right, potential cases against the […]

Monday, June 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 1, 2009

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Both sides in that Burbank Police lawsuit speak out today

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters A controversial lawsuit filed by a Burbank police Lieutenant and four officers last Thursday is the talk of the town. In fact, the story is still getting a lot of exposure across the Internet and in the media. Today, the lead lawyer, whose firm filed the lawsuit, reiterated the allegations of widespread discrimination, […]

Saturday, May 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2009

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Mixed blessings on this Memorial Day holiday weekend

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank The economy is still struggling. Job layoffs by the thousands continue. Gasoline prices at the pumps are up. On Thursday, May 21, I paid $2.60 a gallon at a gas station in Burbank. A month ago at the same station, I paid $2.30 a gallon. And food prices are still outrageously high; why is that […]

Friday, May 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 22, 2009

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President Obama speaks at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation

Photo: Lawrence Jackson/White House — President Obama shares a fistbump with a proud young graduating Midshipman at the U.S. Navy Academy commencement today. President Obama kicked off the long Memorial Day holiday weekend today with a speech to the graduating class of 2009 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland: “After an era when so many institutions and individuals acted […]

Friday, May 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 22, 2009

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More controversy in Burbank

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Council (from left to right) Dr. David Gordon, Dave Golonski, Anja Reinke, Jess Talamantes and seated, council member/Mayor Gary Bric Suspicions are growing that something troubling is brewing behind the scenes in Burbank that involves the police department and legal matters. Officials are trying to keep it hush-hush, but all that has done is fuel […]

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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California voters turn thumbs down on five budget propositions

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Polling Place/Joaquin Miller Elementary School California voters didn’t just reject five of the propositions championed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and other legislators as fixes for the financially-strapped state budget, they slammed them to the mat in yesterday’s special election. Propositions 1A through 1E were soundly defeated by huge margins. STATEWIDE RESULTS Proposition 1A “Rainy Day” Budget […]

Friday, May 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 15, 2009

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President Obama greets a crowd as he rallies support for credit card reform

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Burbank police facing allegations of misconduct and other problems

Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the city of Burbank, the “Media Capital of the World.” The uncertainty is not linked to the prominent entertainment industry in town nor is it fallout from the sluggish economy. No, it’s the city’s police department, which is the focus of this negative energy. For weeks now the rumors […]

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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The Obamas celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Photo: Samantha Appleton/White House First Lady Michelle Obama shared a group hug with some students during a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Monday, May 4, at the Latin American Montessori Bilingual Charter School in Washington, D.C. Later that evening at a White House Cinco de Mayo event attended by Mexican Ambassador Arturo Saruklan, President Obama spoke about the significance of the holiday: “Nearly […]