Councilmember Sharon Springer Archives

Sunday, November 6, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 6, 2022

Historic Burbank City Council race is down to the wire

The race is in the home stretch for three seats on the Burbank City Council. The five candidates on the November 8 ballot are all women for the first time. Historic for the Media City. The development stirs excitement among some and a bit of anxiety for others over what a female majority on the city council will mean. Since […]

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Media City Buzz: Big changes ahead for Burbank as a second councilmember bows out of the 2022 election

Mayor Jess Talamantes’ decision not to run for re-election opens the door for big changes in Burbank. Over the years, many residents have burned my ears with complaints about the city council and how it handles major issues and controversies. It’s a fact; City Council votes affect the quality of life of the 100-thousand plus people who call the Media […]

Thursday, August 4, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 4, 2022

National Night Out a big success in Burbank

A big turnout for the Burbank Police sponsored National Night Out 2022. The event began at 5:30 p.m. last Tuesday, Aug. 2, when the temperature was still above 80 degrees. Despite the heat they came, some pushing strollers with dogs on leashes and kids in tow. Burbank PD estimates the crowd at around 750. “For the second year in a […]