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Monday, January 5, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 5, 2026

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards handed out last night

Awards The Hollywood awards season officially got off to a shining start with the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards last night in Santa Monica. The horror/supernatural film with heart and soul, Sinners, received 17 nominations, the most of any film. When the ceremony was all over, the vampire flick was honored with four awards: Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), […]

Saturday, June 8, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 8, 2013

UPDATED: Aftermath of deadly shooting spree in Santa Monica

UPDATED: Sunday, June 9, 2013 3:38 p.m. A fifth shooting spree victim has died bringing the total to six dead. Details here. The FBI has joined the investigation into that deadly shooting rampage in the Southland coastal community of Santa Monica yesterday. Five people were killed including the alleged gunman, who apparently died as the result of a […]

Thursday, July 28, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 28, 2011

Mega Millions jackpot rolls over to $74 million!

The Mega Millions jackpot may spark a new round of lottery fever. The jackpot took a tumble to $74 million, after no one won the big one in last Tuesday’s draw. The winning digits: 20, 25, 35, 52, 55, and the Mega Ball 10. A ticket with all of those hot numbers, except the Mega Ball was sold here in the Southland at […]