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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Magnolia Park lot between Maple and Kenwood Streets on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank June 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 18, 2014

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A new parking lot in Burbank’s Magnolia Park hits a snag

Construction of a new parking lot in Burbank’s Magnolia Park has hit a snag. Work crews were busy at the lot on Magnolia Boulevard, between Maple and Kenwood Streets, back in early May. In fact, the pouring of the concrete, striping the parking spaces, and planting the landscape were expected to finish off the project by the end of the […]

Friday, June 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 13, 2014

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Hacker attack on P.F. Chang’s restaurants

Hackers strike again! The P.F. Chang’s restaurant chain has posted a notice on its website acknowledging a security breach. Last Tuesday, June 10, the chain was alerted to the cyber break in by the U.S. Secret Service. “We initiated an investigation with the United States Secret Service and a team of third-party forensics experts to understand the nature and scope […]

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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Actor/producer/writer Seth Green joins forces with NASA

You might need to give NASA some kudos for the comfortable high-tech seats in your ride. NASA has made great strides in long distance travel in space as well as here on Earth. NASA’s Technology Transfer Program is responsible for finding the widest possible applications for the agency’s research. “NASA technologies improve our everyday lives, including providing us with safer, cleaner […]

Thursday, June 5, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 5, 2014

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UPDATED: Vintage license plates available now in California

The California DMV is offering something special for the drivers of vintage vehicles and they’re going fast. This week, the Department of Motor Vehicles began accepting applications for the California Legacy License Plate Program. Under the program, motorists who drive classic vehicles, from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, now will get a chance to purchase replicas of license plates issued […]

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Baskin-Robbins 1201 South Victory Boulevard Burbank June 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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Burbank Baskin-Robbins coupon confusion and scoop drama

The Baskin-Robbins at 1201 South Victory Boulevard in Burbank , the one with the drive through window, has been a favorite of the locals for ages. The ice cream is still yummy, but if you plan to try to redeem one of those Baskin-Robbins coupons at this location, beware of scoop drama. I experienced it first hand last Sunday, June […]

Monday, June 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 2, 2014

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Two new restaurants opening in Burbank today

Two new restaurants opening in Downtown Burbank today. Both are part of the growing trend in fast casual dining. Asian Box 116 East Palm Avenue, across from the AMC Theaters, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and preview party last Friday, May 30. Burbank Vice-Mayor, Bob Frutos, was on hand to lead the ribbon-cutting event. Among the locals who dropped by to […]

Thursday, May 29, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Los Angeles Clippers sold for $2 billion?

Another shocking development in the Los Angeles Clippers/Donald Sterling saga tonight. ESPN is reporting there is now an agreement between the Sterling Family Trust and billionaire businessman Steve Ballmer. The former CEO of Microsoft apparently has won the bidding war for the Clippers with an offer of $2 billion. Yes, that’s billion with a “b”. Ballmer is worth at least […]

Friday, May 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 23, 2014

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New twist in Clippers drama: Wife to sell team

New twist in the Donald Sterling/Los Angeles Clippers drama. There are reports now that the embattled billionaire owner of the Clippers has had a change of mind about previous plans to fight the forced sale of the team. ESPN is reporting Sterling has agreed to allow his wife, Shelly, and her attorneys to negotiate a sale. Earlier this week, the […]

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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eBay hacked

Internet giant, eBay, is the latest victim of a massive cyber attack. The global marketplace company posted an announcement on its website today “… asking all eBay users (both buyers and sellers) to change their passwords…” There reportedly are 145 million eBay users worldwide. The security breach apparently occurred sometime between “late February and early March” of 2014, but only detected two […]