June 2015 - Media City Groove

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 30, 2015

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Web Buzz: NBC dumps Trump, Ellen launches new venture and more

NBC dumps Donald Trump. The network released a statement saying it fired the Donald because of negative remarks he made about Mexicans, when he launched his presidential campaign earlier this month on Tuesday, June 16. Trump’s race for president is probably more of a problem for the network than the derogatory comments. No matter. NBC fired Trump. More here on […]

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- "Sugar and Spice" team marched in the Annual Ponytail Softball Jamboree parade along West Clark Avenue in Burbank June 27, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 28, 2015

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Photo Gallery: Ponytail softball parade 2015 in Burbank

The Annual Ponytail Softball Jamboree kicked off with a parade of teams along West Clark Avenue, from Burroughs High School to George Izay park, in Burbank yesterday. Spectators were treated to a colorful contingent of spirited softball teams — some even shared their favorite cheers with the parade watchers. Later, the girls gathered on several baseball diamonds at the park […]

Friday, June 26, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 26, 2015

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U.S. Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage legal

The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.The decision was 5-4 — with the court’s four conservative judges voting against the ruling. This means states must not only allow same-sex marriages, but must recognized these unions. It’s a landmark ruling and a victory for those who have fought long and hard for […]

Thursday, June 25, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 25, 2015

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News & General Info

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Obamacare

The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Barack Obama a major victory today by upholding a major element of the controversial Affordable Care Act. In a 6-3 decision, the high court upheld the federal tax credits for low-income and middle class Americans who need help paying for health insurance. The broad ruling covers those in states with or without their own […]

Thursday, June 25, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 25, 2015

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City Buzz: Second Burbank H.S. shaken by sex charges

For the second time in less than a month, a Burbank high school is in the news in connection with a criminal case involving sex charges and underage students. Last Thursday, June 18, Burbank High School Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach, Kyle Roach, was arrested and booked on felony charges of oral copulation with a minor, annoying or molesting a child, […]

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 24, 2015

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Updated: Burbank Police Deputy Chief Tom Angel moving on

Updated: June 24, 2015 10:15 a.m. Burbank Police Deputy Chief Tom Angel is taking a job as Chief of Staff at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. MyBurbank has more on that and the big farewell bash thrown for Angel here. Burbank Police Deputy Chief Tom Angel is apparently moving on and leaving the Media City behind. A tweet from the […]

Monday, June 22, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 22, 2015

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Still hot today in Burbank, cooler temps predicted

Another hot and sunny day in Burbank, but a cooling trend has kicked in. However, don’t expect a serious drop in the temps on this the second day of summer. By the end of last week, the Media City was sizzling with highs in the 90s. For the next few days, the weather watchers are predicting afternoon temps in the […]

Friday, June 19, 2015

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- (l-r) Los Angeles Councilman Joe Buscaino, Marianna Gatto, Los Angeles Councilman Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell -- The "Joseph Anthony Gatto Memorial Square" sign unveiled today at West Silver Lake Drive and Rowena Avenue in Silver Lake June 19, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 19, 2015

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Joseph Gatto honored, murder still unsolved

The late father of state Assemblyman, Mike Gatto, received a special honor today. A large street sign designating the t-intersection of West Silver Lake Drive and Rowena Avenue in Silver Lake as “Joseph Anthony Gatto Memorial Square” was unveiled this morning at around 8 a.m. Assemblyman Gatto missed the unveiling ceremony reportedly due to a canceled flight and the important […]

Thursday, June 18, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 18, 2015

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Brian Williams out-Lester Holt to anchor “Nightly News”

NBC made it official today — Brian Williams is out and Lester Holt is in as permanent anchor of “Nightly News.” Holt has been the fill- in anchor on the newscast since last February — when a scandal broke over Williams’ habit of embellishing some of his reporting exploits. After his six month suspension ends in August, Williams will take a step […]