Monday, October 13, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 13, 2008

State of Emergency declared in Los Angeles & Ventura Counties

Flames and smoke near the 118 freeway in Porter Ranch — Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times Erratic Santa Ana winds are fueling wildfires in Southern California, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying dozens of buildings, including some homes. A homeless man and his dog were killed when the makeshift shack they were sleeping in was overrun by flames near Lake View Terrace in the […]

Monday, October 13, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 13, 2008

Obama campaign plans big time TV ads

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s campaign is gearing up for a multi-million dollar TV ad blitz just days before the general election. The Hollywood Reporter says the Obama campaign has brokered a deal with CBS, NBC, and is negotiating with the other networks as well. The CBS deal is for a half-hour of primetime reportedly at a cost $961,000. NBC is selling […]

Monday, October 13, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 13, 2008

“Beverly Hills Chihuahua” top dogg again

The Disney comedy about a pampered talking dog beat back a lot of competition to hold onto the number one spot at the box office. “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” woofed up an estimated $17.5 million over the weekend to remain the top film in the U.S. In two weeks, the doggie comedy has earned around $52.5 million. There is speculation that after the […]