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May 2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Walmart Supercenter remodel is nearly finished at the Empire Center in Burbank May 30, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Burbank Walmart planning grand opening on June 22

  Burbank Walmart planning grand opening on June 22. The controversial Walmart Supercenter is nearly finished with a remodel that has taken more than a year. The old Great Indoors structure at 1301 North Victory Place in the Empire Center has been converted into several departments including grocery, general merchandise, sporting goods, apparel, and a pharmacy. More than 300 new associates […]
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Monday, May 30, 2016
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By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 30, 2016
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Major shopping deals on Memorial Day

  Major shopping deals on Memorial Day. Shoppers looking to save money can grab some deals and discounts at some big retailers today. Locally,  you can check out Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, and even Boston Market. Also, some great online deals at Wayfair and Overstock. More holiday sales here. Oh, a lot of automakers are trying to draw consumers […]
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Sunday, May 29, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 29, 2016
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President Obama on Memorial Day and our fallen heroes

President Obama on Memorial Day and our fallen heroes. This weekend, Obama offered up praise to active-duty troops and veterans, while he stressed Memorial Day is for those brave warriors who never came home. For many of us, the holiday is a great time to gather for BBQs and parties, shop, or just relax and enjoy our freedoms. We can […]
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- First Street entrance to Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill in Burbank May 23, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 24, 2016
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Burbank Wood Ranch restaurant opening June 13

The long-awaited opening of the Burbank Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is just a few weeks away. The extensive remodel of the old Elephant Bar Restaurant at 110 North First Street is nearly complete. The restaurant is set to open Monday June 13, according to the Wood Ranch website. Since the renovation project kicked off late last year, many changes have […]
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
FLLewis / Media City G -- Sports Authority 1900 West Empire Ave. Ste. R12 in Burbank May 21, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 22, 2016
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Going out of business sales at Sports Authority

Going out of business sales at Sports Authority stores expected to begin the middle of this week, just as the long Memorial Day weekend kicks off. One of the 450 stores closing is at the Empire Center in Burbank. Sports Authority was once the largest sporting goods retailer in the country. Heavily in debt,  the company filed for Chapter 11 […]
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Photo: Media City G -- Walmart set to open new store in the Empire Center in Burbank April 6, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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Burbank Walmart hires more than 300 new associates

The new Burbank Walmart Supercenter is on track to open next month, according to store manager Panthi Patel. The world’s largest  retailer opened a hiring center a few weeks ago in Burbank. Patel estimates 350 associates have been hired for positions, from cashier to supervisor. In the past, Walmart has been criticized for low wages. During a phone interview today, Patel […]
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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In the News: More money for millions of U.S. workers

Overtime pay for salaried workers: President Obama and the U.S. Labor Department announced the update of overtime regulations today. Hourly workers are guaranteed overtime. Now, thanks to the federal rule update, most white-collar employees making less than $47, 476 will be guaranteed overtime for working more than 40 hours a week. At least four million workers will be impacted, half of […]
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Councilman Will Rogers requested additional information about controversial emails during Burbank City Council meeting May 10, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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Controversial emails and the Burbank City Council

The Tom Angel email scandal is not on the city council meeting agenda tonight, but that does not mean the controversy and the issues sparked by it are dead in Burbank. Some had hoped the council would call on Police Chief, Scott LaChasse, at the Tuesday, May 10 meeting, to explain how his ex-second-in-command, Tom Angel, got only a “slap […]
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Sunday, May 15, 2016
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By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 15, 2016
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SuperLotto Plus ticket bought in Reseda worth 23 million

A Southland lottery ticket holder had an incredible weekend. Someone bought a SuperLotto Plus ticket for last Saturday draw and won the $23 million jackpot!! The ticket was purchased at Food 4 Less 18318 Vanowen Street in Reseda. The bargain grocery retailer will get a $115,000 bonus just for selling that winning ticket. The lucky digits: 3, 4, 27, 30, 40, […]
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