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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Schiff and Schultz move on to the General Election in November 2024

Two Burbank candidates appear to be headed for runoffs in the November 2024 General Election. Primary ballots are still being counted. The official final tally will be announced towards the end of the month when the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk certifies the March 5 Primary election results. Nonetheless, U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) and Burbank Mayor Nick […]

Monday, March 18, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, March 18, 2024

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New survey indicates CA women age 40-plus highly likely to vote

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Nearly 80% of California women age 40 and older say they are highly motivated to vote, according to a new survey from AARP. Researchers for the new “She’s the Difference” California survey polled 1,600 women and found many are highly concerned about political divisions. Kate Bridges, senior […]

Friday, March 1, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 1, 2024

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Two Burbank city officials are candidates in the March 5 Primary Election

Burbank Mayor Nick Schultz and former Mayor/City Councilmember Konstantine Anthony are currently running separate intense campaigns. Both politicians are in the upcoming March 5, California primary election. However, their campaigns are not related to their present positions in the Media City but to other offices. Mayor Schultz […]

Monday, February 19, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 19, 2024

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Deadline approaching to register to vote in 2024 California primary

Tuesday, February 20, is the official deadline to register to vote in the upcoming 2024 California primary on March 5. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk sent several million mail-in ballots to registered voters. In a tweet on Valentine’s Day, that office put the number of registered voters in the county at 5.6 million. Those ballots […]

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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Politics and Issues

Two Burbank City Council members are campaigning for new offices in 2024

It’s official — Burbank Vice Mayor Nick Schultz is running for the State Assembly in District 44. The city council member announced his campaign in emails and press releases last Friday, March 24. Just days before on March 12, Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony tweeted out his intentions to challenge incumbent Kathryn Barger for her Los Angeles County Supervisor position. The […]

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Politics & Issues

Several local candidates already campaigning for election in 2024

2023 is only a few weeks old, but several local candidates are out of the gate and campaigning for election in 2024. One of the most watched races locally, statewide, and nationally is the replacement for retiring California Senator, Dianne Feinstein. The 89-year old political pioneer made the long-anticipated announcement that she would not run for re-election earlier this month. […]

Sunday, November 6, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 6, 2022

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Politics and Issues

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 […]

Thursday, November 3, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 3, 2022

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Politics and Issues

Three candidates vying for Burbank City Clerk in November 8 Election 2022

For the first time in a decade, Burbank is getting a new City Clerk. Voters will decide who that will be in the upcoming November 8 election. The position opened up when City Clerk, Zizette Mullins, decided not to run for re-election but for a seat on the city council instead. The City Clerk is a vital position at Burbank City […]

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 23, 2022

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Politics & Issues

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 […]