Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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
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
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
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
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, […]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Voting/Health Benefits— By Nadia Ramlagan, producer, Ohio News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new study links voting across the political spectrum to longer life among older adults. The study looked at data tracking Americans’ voting behavior and official National Death Index records. The findings indicated voters were 45% less likely to die following the 2008 election. […]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Economy/Inflation Rises— The U.S. economy took a big hit last month. In April, inflation jumped to its highest level in almost three years, according to the latest figures released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index, a key inflation measure, shows inflation at 3.8% in April. Soaring oil and gasoline prices are reportedly the major reason. […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
Statewide Primary/Register to vote deadline — Statewide Direct Primary Election Deadline to Register to Vote is May 18. The City Clerk’s Office would like to remind residents that the last day to register to vote in the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is Monday, May 18. Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office and at Burbank Libraries. […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
Movies/Box Office— “The Devil Wears Prada 2” showed it has style and staying power by finishing first for the second straight week at the box office. The high-stepping comedy-drama continued to earn big bucks to the tune of $42 million domestically over Mother’s Day weekend. The video-game sequel “Mortal Kombat II” opened with a lot of buzz, but could not […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
Weather/Southland— The Southland is heating up today. So get out those hats, umbrellas, and sun screen. In the Media City, the thermometer pushed passed 80 degrees at 11 a.m. Temperatures are really expected to sizzle in Riverside County and the Inland Empire, where some places could hit the triple digits! More here.
