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Friday, August 9, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 9, 2013

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Jay Leno to exit “The Tonight Show” next February

It’s official “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” will be ending on Thursday, February 6, 2014, according to Deadline. The talk show’s executive producer, Debbie Vickers, reportedly made the announcement to staffers today. Also, the cast and crew will be paid until Leno’s contract runs out in September 2014. Leno’s replacement, Jimmy Fallon, is set to take over the “Tonight […]

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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Disney takes a hit from “The Lone Ranger” flop

“The Lone Ranger” seriously under-performed movie theaters and that is going to cost Disney dearly. Since opening in the U.S. on July third, the western has made only $87 million, added to the global take — the total is $175 million. Box Office Mojo puts the production cost at $215 million and then there are those extra millions spent on […]

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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President Obama coming to Burbank today: Streets to avoid

President Obama is scheduled to arrive in the Media City this afternoon, after stopping in Arizona. Obama is going to be the guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Wisely, Los Angeles Police have put out a traffic advisory for streets that might get caught up in a so-called Obamajam. Valley streets to avoid between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 […]

Monday, August 5, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 5, 2013

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President Obama is coming to town

President Obama will be leaving the White House tomorrow and heading west with a stopover in the Southland. The president’s schedule reportedly will include an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” That may mean some traffic issues here in Burbank, particularly near the Burbank Studios at 3000 West Alameda Avenue, where the “Tonight Show” tapes. Obama is due […]

Thursday, August 1, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 1, 2013

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Starbucks opens a reserve store in Burbank

There’s a new Starbucks Coffee in Burbank. The new store at West Olive and West Verdugo Avenues is a week old today. Store manager, Kate Kevorkian, says the reaction from the public has been “wonderful” and there’s ” a lot of excitement” about the store. For many years, this location was the home of Theresa’s Family Restaurant. Back in the […]

Thursday, August 1, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 1, 2013

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New look for Media City Groove

Media City Groove has a fresh new look! Also, some upgrades, changes, and new features. Things will be a little bumpy for a while — but we hope to have everything running smoothly very soon. Thanks for your patience.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Street sign Olive Avenue at Lomita Street in Burbank July 29, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 29, 2013

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City Buzz: Olive Avenue the deadliest street in Burbank?

There’s always some danger when you cross a busy street, however, Olive Avenue may be the deadliest street for pedestrians in Burbank. Last night, a man was hit and killed at Olive Avenue near Naomi Street. The fatal accident reportedly happened around 10:15 p.m. The victim was in one of the eastbound lanes when he was struck by a car, […]

Saturday, July 27, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 27, 2013

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News & General Info

Burbank Police launch new website

The Burbank Police Department has a new home on the Internet. Yesterday, a news release announced the launch of the BPD’s new website www.burbankpd.org .Two years in development, the site is packed with information in a user friendly format. According to the release, the new site came about, “… in an effort to provide the community with greater access to the […]

Monday, July 22, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 22, 2013

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Burbank Northwest Library: Officially open for business today

Back in business! The Northwest Branch of the Burbank Library officially reopened to the public today. As reported here earlier here, the branch at 3323 West Victory Boulevard was closed last August for earthquake retrofitting, up grades, and general renovations. A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held last Saturday. Great piece about the event by Joyce […]