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July 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012
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AMC theatres stepping up security and banning costumes in the wake of Colorado shooting

Like many movie complexes across the nation today, the AMC theatres in Burbank have boosted the level of security. By the way, if  you’re planning on going to an AMC screening this weekend of “The Dark Knight Rises,” don’t wear a costume. The AMC has banned the wearing of costumes by moviegoers. The details are in this statement put out […]
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Friday, July 20, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012
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“The Dark Knight Rises” tragedy: Statement from President Obama

Tragedy in Colorado. Authorities are saying a lone gunman opened fire during a midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado — at least 12 people were killed and 38 injured.  The suspect has been tentatively identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. Witnesses say tear gas was tossed into the theater before the gunfire erupted. This morning the White […]
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 19, 2012
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“The Dark Knight Rises” hot movie ticket

“The Dark Knight Rises” doesn’t open until after midnight, but this superhero flick has already racked up an a huge $25 million in advanced ticket sales as of yesterday. This is supposed to be the final installment of a Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan. It started with “Batman Begins” (2005) and then followed with The Dark Knight” (2008). No […]
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 19, 2012
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Burbank begins search for a new permanent police chief

  The search is on for a new permanent police chief in the city of Burbank. The announcement was made this morning in a press release, in which Interim Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, received generous praise from City Manager, Mike Flad: “… Chief LaChasse did an incredible job stabilizing a department in crisis.” Scott LaChasse came aboard as interim police […]
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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Celebrity portraits spotlighted in Southland art exhibit

Former “American Idol” judge and Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler, is center stage once again. This time, as one of the celebrity portraits  in the “Collection Suites” of a solo exhibit by Southland artist, Rosalind “Roz” Williams. Tyler’s image shares space with portraits of entertainers like Prince, Lena Horne, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, and Whitney Houston. The portraits have Williams’ signature […]
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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Major change in Universal City development project

A lot of buzz today about the deletion of the residential component of the controversial NBCUniversal development project for Universal City. The media giant is moving  forward with the 20 year “Evolution Plan,” but without the previous designs for an elaborate residential community of almost 3000 units along with retail shops … according to a report posted yesterday on Deadline.com. […]
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 15, 2012
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It’s National Ice Cream Day — yummy!!!

Go ahead have a scoop or two of your favorite ice cream. It’s National Ice Cream Day! I’m serious. Back in 1984, then President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and July 15 as National Ice Cream Day. Since then, hundreds of new ice cream flavors have been introduced. So what are the two favorite flavors? In […]
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 12, 2012
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Hot, muggy, and a chance of showers in Burbank today

We’re getting some freaky weather in the Media City. By 2 p.m. this afternoon, the temperature hovered around 92, but that’s not the worst of it. The air is muggy and thunderstorms are threatening in the cloudy skies. The chance of rain is 20 percent through tonight.  Not a good time to be outside. However some relief, in terms of […]
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