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Saturday, April 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 4, 2009

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New online newsletter focuses on the Southland social scene

A colleague from my days working at Channel 4 News, Dee Dee Brown, has a new online venture. This week, Dee Dee sent out the first edition of her colorful e-newsletter, “DEE DEE DA DA.” Front and center, a review by Dee Dee of Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, a Mexican restaurant with a splash of soul, on West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles. Dee […]

Friday, March 20, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 20, 2009

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President Obama makes historic appearance on “Tonight Show”

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove President Barack Obama is back in Washington, D.C. today after a whirlwind visit to the Southland. President Obama wrapped up two days of events with a trip to Burbank to tape a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” late yesterday. This is the first time a U.S. President has sat down for a chat on […]

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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More showers for our drought plagued Southland

Showers are sweeping through the Southland today. In Burbank, a steady rain is falling and it’s cold this morning. The temperature is around 50. Only a few days ago, folks here were out jogging, walking, or driving with their convertible tops down in 80 degree weather! Right now the Golden State is suffering through drought conditions, so every little bit of rain is a big deal. Last June, Governor […]

Sunday, December 21, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 21, 2008

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Another winter storm on the way

Brian Vander Brug/Los Angeles Times Palm trees drooped under the weight of snow at the Antelope Valley Mall during last week’s powerful storm in the Southland. Today is the first official day of winter. Despite what the calendar says we got hammered by a serious winter storm last week. More stormy weather is headed our way with wind, rain, snow, and […]

Thursday, July 3, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 3, 2008

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News & General Info

High gas prices continue

Despite high prices millions gas up and hit the roads and highways. Today is get-away day for many folks traveling during the long 4th of July holiday weekend. The price for a gallon of gas is well over $4 in most places. Still, the Automobile Club of Southern California predicts that eighty percent of Southland travelers or 2.4 million will […]