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Friday, December 26, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, December 26, 2025

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Blood donations needed during the holiday season

Blood Donations Isobel Charle, producer/reporter, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As Americans get swamped with holiday chores, travel, and winter weather, some may not have time to donate blood as they usually would. It takes about 1,000 donors a day just to maintain a healthy blood supply for hospitals in Oregon, according to […]

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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City of Burbank issues advice for the Christmas week stormy weather

Stormy Weather Tips Preparing for Rain and Wind Heads up, Burbank! Rain is on the way. Rain and wind are in the forecast for Burbank and may result in hazardous driving and street conditions. The information below outlines safety tips and resources to help residents stay prepared. Ready Burbank Stay informed and be prepared with information about heavy […]

Thursday, May 1, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 1, 2025

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SuperLotto Plus winning ticket bought in Pasadena

Someone who bought a SuperLotto Plus ticket for last night’s draw in Pasadena will probably celebrate this weekend. The ticket missed the jackpot by one number, but is still worth a bundle. According to the California Lottery, the winner can cash in that ticket for $33,096. SuperLotto is played only in the Golden State, and the lottery ticket can […]

Friday, June 10, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 10, 2016

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Southern California quake felt in Burbank

A Southern California quake felt in Burbank and many other places in the Southland. So far, there have been more than 300 aftershocks, some measuring more than 3.0. The early morning shaker jolted many from their sleep at 1:04 a.m. The 5.2 magnitude quake struck about 27 miles south of Palm Springs in Riverside County and around 12 miles North […]

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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Temperatures heating up in Burbank and the rest of the Southland

It looks like the Southland is heading into the first heat wave of the summer. Some parts of the valley could get up into the triple digits over the next few days. Burbank is already sizzling. Today at 12:30 p.m. the high was 87 in the Media City and felt even warmer. B-town can expect highs in at least […]

Saturday, June 22, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 22, 2013

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“Looking for love” contest: Win book contract, $10,000, and maybe get movie deal

There are tons of talented writers in the Southland, especially here in the Media City, with all kinds of stories to tell. One of them could have just what Quirk Books is searching for through its “Looking for love” contest. Quirk is not on the prowl for the typical love story. This company likes to publish offbeat books like […]

Saturday, June 8, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 8, 2013

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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 […]

Saturday, April 27, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 27, 2013

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Mega Millions jackpot blows up to $114 million!

The Mega Millions jackpot is on a money roll again. The lucky numbers for yesterday’s lottery draw: 14, 42, 49, 54 ,55, and the Mega ball 31. No one picked all of the winning numbers so the jackpot is now $114 million. Two players in California scored five of Friday’s numbers — one bought the ticket in SoCal at World […]

Friday, August 17, 2012

By Guest Blogger Friday, August 17, 2012

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A Writer’s View: From TV police drama “Hunter” to mystery author

My first paid writing job fell into my lap when working for a TV syndication company. My boss needed to hire someone to watch seven seasons (23 shows a season) worth of “Hunter,” the police drama starring Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer, and compose a one page, double spaced synopsis of each show to be faxed (our office didn’t have […]