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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Public News Service Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Not too late to plan a summer trip on a budget

Vacation/On The Road—   By Terri Dee, producer, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Still time to hit the road and enjoy a great summer getaway. Creating a vacation budget is costlier than last year, but there are still ways to keep vacations affordable. Michael Negron, senior fellow for economic opportunity at the Center for American Progress in […]
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
By Public News Service Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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How to conserve energy and keep your home cool during the summer

Hot Weather/Staying Cool—   By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Rising temperatures and energy rates mean staying cool will cost more this year.  But experts say there are some easy, cheap tricks to help keep your home from feeling like a sauna. New data shows U.S. households are projected to spend nearly […]
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 23, 2014
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Temperatures starting to sizzle in Burbank

  Temperatures are starting to sizzle in Burbank and throughout the Southland today. By 10 a.m. this morning, it was 81 degrees in the Media City. Since then, the temperature has climbed into the 90s.  At 2 p.m, it’s 87 in West Hollywood, 82 at Venice Beach, and nearing 100 in Lancaster. The hot temperatures are expected to linger through […]
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Friday, June 21, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 21, 2013
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Summer is here!

Summer officially begins today. In B-town not much weather change. The high today will be in the mid-80s and the same for tomorrow, and maybe a little cooler on Sunday. Oh, and plenty of sunshine in the Media City! Nice way to kick off the summer season.  
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
By Guest Blogger Saturday, September 1, 2012
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Garden Guru: Summer bugs

Lately, I have had customers and my neighbors inquiring about patches in their lawns looking “dry” or spreading patches. The answer: Grubs, which are an “alien” looking fat white worm, are eating at the roots. There are a few organic forces you can use against them and they will go away easily and are environmentally friendly — organic is particularly […]
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 16, 2012
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Summer dreams and the Mega Millions jackpot hits $45 million

Feeling lucky? Dreaming of hitting the big one or just getting some extra cash to cruise through the rest of the summer? You might be able to pick up some dough in the Mega Millions lottery. The jackpot is at least $45 million for tomorrow’s draw. For as little as one dollar for a single Mega Millions ticket, you might […]
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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Heat watch in the Southland: Cooling centers open in Burbank

The temperatures are soaring in the Southland and that has prompted an excessive heat watch for Los Angeles County. Today in Burbank the high reach 100! The weather is expected to remain very hot with an increase in humidity; these factors will create “… a prolonged period of well above normal and possibly dangerous heat beginning Wednesday and continue through […]
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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It’s going to be a hot one in the Media City

You’ll need sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and all that today in the Media City. The high is expected to hit triple digits!!  At 8 a.m. — the temperature had already climbed to 75.  More sizzling temps are predicted for the week. The long hot summer days are here, sigh. Crank up the air conditioner.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
By Guest Blogger Thursday, August 2, 2012
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Garden Guru: Summer plant maintenance

Spring is the most popular time for gardeners to flock to their favourite nursery to shop for their gardens, raised bed, and hanging basket gardening. Here comes the summer heat and those spring annuals are getting a little “tired” looking and need a boost of care. Wait, just to clarify. Annual bedding plants(for instance petunias, marigolds, cosmos,pansies,  and snapdragons ), start […]
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