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Monday, May 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 19, 2014

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NBA puts L.A. Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling on notice

Today the NBA moved to strip embattled Los Angeles Clippers’ owner, Donald Sterling, of his team. The league put Sterling on notice of the charge against him and what he needs to do to respond, according to a news release issued this afternoon. Here’s what the release says about the charge against the 80 year-old billionaire: “The charge asserts that […]

Friday, May 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 16, 2014

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Quote of the Day: Barbara Walters

“How proud, when I see all the young women who are making and reporting the news. If I did anything to help that happen that’s my legacy.” —Barbara Walters Broadcast journalist retires with final appearance on “The View” May 16, 2014

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs shops

Sizzling temperatures expected in Burbank and most of the Southland today. The high in the Media City — at least 95. A perfect time to cool off with some free licks at Häagen-Dazs. Ice cream lovers look forward to this annual Free Cone Day. The event takes place at participating Häagen-Dazs stores from 4 p..m. to 8 p.m. Find a participating […]

Friday, May 9, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Lunch crowd inside the Pizza Studio at Hollywood Way and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank May 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 9, 2014

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Pizza Studio open for business in Burbank

The Pizza Studio is open for business in Burbank. Earlier in the week, the fast food restaurant announced its arrival at 3619 West Magnolia Boulevard by giving away free pizza! The pizza joint officially opened its doors yesterday in Magnolia Park, in the old Quiznos location, across the street from Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Today, I dropped by around noon. […]

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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Coke and Pepsi removing flame retardant chemical from drinks

One person can make a difference. Coke and Pepsi are removing a flame retardant ingredient from their drinks in response to online petitions initiated by a Mississippi teenager. First, Sarah Kavanagh went after Pepsi for using BVO, brominated vegetable oil, in its Gatorade sports drink. BVO contains bromine, which is used in brominated flame retardant. Kavanagh’s petition got 200,000 signatures […]

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Photo: FLlewis/Media City G -- Big Mama's and Papas Pizzeria 321 East Alameda Avenue Burbank May 1, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 4, 2014

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Review: Good eats at Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria in Burbank

To my surprise, we got some pretty good eats at Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizzeria in Burbank. It’s hard to live up to the hype from the 2014 Academy Awards pizza delivery stunt and all that attention from the Ellen Degeneres Show. Nevertheless, we left this pizza joint full and satisfied after a quick-lunch last week. However, it almost did […]

Friday, May 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 2, 2014

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Job fair in Burbank today

Job fair in Burbank today for a new restaurant opening in the downtown area. Tender Greens serves “… “fresh, healthy, chef-inspired, farmer’s market sensible dishes at an affordable price in a relaxed environment,” according to the company website. The eatery had been scheduled to open this summer at 325 North San Fernando Road. Now, it looks like the remodeling will […]

Monday, April 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 28, 2014

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Updated:Several sponsors drop the L.A. Clippers in light of Sterling debacle

UPDATED: By the end of the day, the list of major advertisers cutting ties with the Los Angeles Clippers had grown to more than a dozen — including heavyweights like Sprint, Burger King and Samsung. The L.A. Clippers should be focused on tomorrow’s crucial NBA play-off game against the San Francisco Warriors, but the Sterling controversy is a major […]

Friday, April 25, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 25, 2014

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“Ladies Night Out” in Burbank returns tonight!

The popular “Ladies Night Out” in Burbank returns tonight. Three years ago, it began as a way to attract female shoppers. Now, it’s evolves into an event for everyone. Crowds are expected to pack the sidewalks and fill the participating shops along Magnolia Boulevard, from Hollywood Way to Florence Street and Hollywood Way to North Pass Avenue. Some stores not […]