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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

LA World Cup 26 Fan Zone events coming to Downtown Burbank

LA World Cup 26/Fan Zone Events— TICKETS NOW LIVE! Los Angeles World Cup ’26 Fan Zone at Downtown Burbank Be part of the excitement as the world comes together right here in Downtown Burbank for the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone, happening July 18 – 19, on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue. Tickets now […]
Monday, May 25, 2026

Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

  USA/Memorial Day—       Before Memorial Day was recognized across America, freed Black Americans in Charleston, South Carolina gathered in 1865 to honor 257 Union soldiers who gave their lives fighting for freedom and the preservation of our nation. Black troops marched, families laid flowers, and a… pic.twitter.com/NhgIsITsR1 — Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) May 25, 2026   On Memorial […]
Monday, May 25, 2026

Camp Nelson National Monument honors sacrifice of black soldiers during Civil War

USA/Travel-   (StatePoint) When it comes to learning history, there is something about walking around a historical site that drives a lesson home in a way nearly impossible to replicate with films, books, and other media. Camp Nelson History For instance, there are thousands of pages written on the historical importance of places like Camp Nelson in Nicholasville, Kentucky, where […]
Saturday, May 23, 2026

Vote centers open throughout Los Angeles County today

Southland/Vote Centers- Voters in Los Angeles County can now cast their ballots in person for the June 2 primary election. More than 120 vote centers opened in the county today, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. One of those vote centers is at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 West Magnolia Blvd, in Burbank. The centers […]
Thursday, May 21, 2026

SuperLotto Plus ticket worth nearly $32,000 sold in the Southland

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— Someone bought a hot SuperLotto Plus ticket in Orange County for last night’s draw, and it’s worth $31,922, according to the California Lottery.   The ticket missed the jackpot by one number, the Mega; however, the ticketholder will most likely be celebrating this Memorial Day weekend. As they say, “a win is a win,” and this one will add […]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Security concerns in Muslim communities after deadly shooting in San Diego

Crime/Deadly Shooting—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Muslim community leaders and police are looking at ways to increase security around mosques and Islamic schools across California after a deadly shooting on Monday, May 18,  at the Islamic Center of San Diego. The shooting killed three people and wounded a gardener. […]
Monday, May 18, 2026

Experts say most strokes are preventable

Health/ Stroke Prevention—   By Isobel Charle, producer, Washington News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    As the nation recognizes American Stroke Month, survivors are encouraging people to learn the warning signs and symptoms to protect themselves and loved ones. Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and they’re currently the number four killer in the country. […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026

A new poll shows a new leader in the race for CA governor

Polls/CA Gov Race— The race for California governor has turned into a dramatic horse race. Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra is staging a come-from-behind sprint to the finish. Once lingering at 10% or below, Becerra has surged to the head of the pack in the new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll. In the poll […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026

How to get smart about your tech stuff and help the environment

Technology—   (StatePoint) Phones are essential to everyday life, but they also come with an environmental footprint. New survey data from Allstate Protection Plans shows that Americans are thinking more seriously about that impact. The challenge is that habits around recycling, trade-ins, and refurbished devices are still lagging behind awareness. Allstate Protection Plans’ latest mobile survey shows that 52% of […]
Thursday, May 14, 2026

Making an impact with short films about healthy eating

Healthy Foods/Short Films—   By Laura Hatch, producer, Big Sky Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Montana filmmakers are lifting up stories of people improving kids’ health through food. The Community Film Project includes six short films. They are about rural schools and communities getting creative to teach kids about food and good health. The Nk’wsum School in Arlee, […]