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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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A San Bernardino fire destroys five homes and damages several others

A hillside fire in San Bernardino is fully contained at less than 100 acres; however, the damage is heartbreaking. San Bernardino County Fire reports that five homes and an outbuilding were destroyed, and at least three single-family homes were damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation today. The fast moving flames broke out Monday afternoon, August 5, […]

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Burbank City Council meeting at City Hall (l-r) Emily Gabel-Luddy, vice-mayor Bob Frutos, mayor Dr. David Gordon, Jess Talamantes, and Gary Bric March 10, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2015

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Burbank City Council approves moratorium on McMansions

Burbank residents opposed to the “McMansion” trend are breathing a little easier today. Last Tuesday night, the Burbank City Council handed them a major victory by voting unanimously to ask staff to draft an Interim Development Control Ordinance or IDCO, aimed at temporarily stopping over-sized home projects until loopholes in the building codes can be closed and new design standards established. […]

Sunday, June 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 8, 2014

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Around the Southland: “Hunger Games” star buys $1.25 million home

“Hunger Games” star Josh Hutcherson has bought a $1.25 million home on a tree-lined street in Studio City. The home is being called East Coast traditional and got a complete re-do back in 2011, according to the Trulia real estate blog. The 1,506 square foot three bedroom and two bath house, is beautifully decorated in black and white. The highlights […]

Sunday, May 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 18, 2014

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Around the Southland: Dolly Parton puts SoCal home up for sale

Entertainer Dolly Parton is selling her home away from home. The actress/singer/songwriter has listed her West Hollywood property for $1.395 million. That’s only a small bump up from the $1.2 million Parton paid for the home in 2007, according to the Zillow blog. At a little less than 1,200 square feet, the 2-bedroom and 2-bath house is more cottage than palace. […]

Sunday, March 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 9, 2014

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Around the Southland: Justin Bieber’s Kardashian connection

Pop rock troubled teen, Justin Bieber, has unloaded his Calabasas party mansion — the scene of many of his antics — including the alleged egging of a neighbor’s yard. Bieber bought the 1.28 property for $6.5 million back in April of 2012. A number of reports are saying the property has been sold to Khloe Kardashian for somewhere around $7.2 […]

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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City Buzz

Burbank police commissioner resigns The Burbank Police Commission’s most controversial and perhaps its most dedicated member is stepping down at the end of tomorrow’s police commission meeting. Jim Etter sent a letter of resignation late yesterday to Police Commission Chair, Elise Stearns-Niesen, Mayor/City Council member, Jess Talamantes, Burbank Police Chief and Deputy Chief, Scott LaChasse and Tom Angel. No, Etter is not […]

Monday, October 11, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 11, 2010

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ShowBiz Bits

Facebook film wins Box Office derby Despite a big publicity blitz by Disney the new film,”Secretariat,” got dusted by the geeks of “The Social Network” at the Box Office this weekend. The final figures are out today and they show “The Social Network” leading the pack with $15.4 million — to hang onto the title of the number one film […]