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Monday, October 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 19, 2026

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Storm headed to the Southland

Weather/Storm- Get ready, a storm is headed our way. After last week’s hot temperatures and brutal Santa Ana winds, we’re now seeing a cooling trend, with rain coming soon. The National Weather Service predicts the storm will arrive around mid-week. Weather watchers say minor flooding is possible, especially near recent burn scars. Also, a chance of thunderstorms with lightning, heavy […]

Saturday, October 17, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Deadline fast-approaching to register to vote for CA November 2026 election

California/November 2026 Election— NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2026 Media Contact: Media Info: (213) 462-1422 Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for 2026 General Election Register by October 19 to Receive a Vote by Mail ballot; In-person Voting Begins October 24. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan reminds eligible voters that Monday, October 19, […]

Friday, October 16, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 16, 2026

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Santa Ana wind event fuels OC brush fire at least six homes burned

Southland/Santa Ana wind event— As predicted, the week-long Santa Ana event has swept through Southern California, bringing hot temperatures and powerful winds. The weather proved devastating for the communities of San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente. A fast-moving brush fire kicked up today, quickly growing to nearly 500 acres and burning at least six homes. At least one injury […]

Sunday, October 11, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Stormy Rachel causes damage and flooding in SoCal

Southland/Weather— Remnants of Stormy Rachel pounded SoCal this weekend with powerful waves, strong winds, rain, and flooding. And it is not over yet. It is cool, cloudy, and windy in Burbank, with still a chance of showers this afternoon and lingering into at least Monday. Other areas of the Southland, especially coastal cities like Newport Beach and Long Beach, […]

Saturday, October 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Weather alert this weekend for the Southland

Southland/Weather— The sweltering heat wave is gone, but the Southland faces more weather worries this weekend. Tropical Storm Rachel is coming, along with rain and possible flooding along the SoCal coast. Wind, cloudy skies, and temperatures reaching the low 80s in Burbank today. A slight chance of raindrops this afternoon, with rain most likely tonight in the Media City. […]

Saturday, October 3, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Extreme heat wave scorching Burbank and the rest of SoCal

SoCal/Heat wave — Calling it hot in Southern California is an understatement. A major, unexpected heat wave is scorching SoCal and hitting the Southland hard, from Ventura County to Orange County in the South to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in the East. The heat wave kicked off yesterday, breaking or tying several records throughout the greater Los Angeles […]

Saturday, August 22, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 22, 2026

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The Southland is going to sizzle this weekend

Southland/Weather— Get ready! The Southland is going to really sizzle with extremely hot temperatures, with many places soaring into the triple-digit territory. You know it’s going to be a hot one when weather watchers are predicting upper 70s and 80s at the beaches. That means Burbank and the valleys are going to fry… many spots hitting 100 degrees! And the […]

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Southland heating up today

Southland/Weather— We’re deep into the summer season, and it’s going to feel like it today. Above-average temperatures are expected for Burbank and the rest of the Southland. Mid-morning temps are headed into the 80s, which means super-hot afternoons. The high is expected to reach the upper 90s in Media City, with many places in the valleys and deserts hitting triple […]

Saturday, August 1, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Major heat wave with dangerous temperatures this weekend

Weather/Heat Wave— If you’re out and about this weekend in the San Fernando Valley, the best place to hang out is under a shady umbrella, preferably with a tall cold drink. Upper 90s and triple digits expected today in the valleys and throughout the Southland. Bottom line, it’s going to be scorching in SoCal. An extreme heat warning for […]