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Friday, June 24, 2022

By Guest Contributor Friday, June 24, 2022

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Letter to the Editor: Bob Frutos announces retirement from Burbank City Council

Thank you, Burbank! Upon careful thought and reflection, I have decided it is time for me to retire from the Burbank City Council, effective this December. I have discussed this with my wife, Laura and please believe me, this was not easy decision. However, it is one that I make with honor, satisfaction and pride, because I know I have […]

Thursday, April 14, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 14, 2016

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Kobe Bryant retires from the NBA

Number 24, Kobe Bryant, reminded everyone last night what kind of player he has been during his record-setting 20 seasons with the Lakers. During the past few months of his final season, it has seemed many times Bryant was limping into retirement — a shadow of the player he used to be. Then last night, before a sold out crowd […]

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Burbank City Council during final public comment segment of its meeting November 16, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 21, 2015

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Burbank city manager’s retirement email to city council

There are some indisputable truths in the City Hall drama between the Burbank City Council and City Manager, Mark Scott. The city council hired Scott. They are his bosses. They’ve stood up for Scott from the very beginning. In the face of angry public criticism over Scott’s huge salary and benefit package of around $300,000, each council member publicly declared […]

Friday, November 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 20, 2015

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Burbank city manager sends out retirement email

More drama at city hall in Burbank. Late last night, City Manager, Mark Scott, sent out an email about his plans to retire to City Clerk, Zizette Mullins. After his threat to resign over a vote he did not like at last Monday’s city council meeting, Scott clarified his intentions. He told the Burbank Leader:”I am not resigning,” Scott said […]

Friday, May 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 16, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Barbara Walters

“How proud, when I see all the young women who are making and reporting the news. If I did anything to help that happen that’s my legacy.” —Barbara Walters Broadcast journalist retires with final appearance on “The View” May 16, 2014

Thursday, April 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, April 3, 2014

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David Letterman announces surprise retirement from “Late Show”

The late night TV talk show landscape is about to change again. In a surprise announcement today, veteran talker, David Letterman, says he’s calling it quits in 2015 when his contract expires. Letterman announced his retirement today in front of a studio audience before Thursday’s taping of the CBS “Late Show” in the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City’s Times […]