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Sunday, April 19, 2026

SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $29,000 sold in North Hollywood

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus—   No one won the SuperLotto Plus jackpot last night, but one lucky ticket did have five of the winning numbers. That ticket was bought in North Hollywood, and according to the California Lottery, it is worth $29,221. So this weekend has turned into a nice moneymaker for one SuperLotto Plus ticket holder here in the Southland. That […]
Friday, April 17, 2026

Research shows friendships can improve quality of life

USA/Health—   By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Starting or maintaining friendships can require effort and even strategy, but research shows your physical and mental health will benefit. It is often called the “loneliness epidemic” because one in three Americans say they lack meaningful relationships. Culprits can be technology, urbanization, or lingering fear […]
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

CA union leaders call for tax cuts for working families

USA/Tax Cuts—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.  In honor of tax day, labor advocates are calling on Congress to cut taxes for middle- and low-income families. The Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act would exempt 104 million American adults from federal income taxes if they earn less than a living wage, which is about […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Disney begins laying off hundreds of employees

ENTERTAINMENT/Layoffs— The new Disney CEO calls it “streamlining” our operations. No matter what you call it. Hundreds of employees are losing their jobs, and that’s downright painful. Some reports say the number is as high as a thousand people being let go. CEO Josh D’Amaro reportedly sent a memo to employees this morning announcing the layoffs were underway and that […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Watch out for a new text scam

USA/New Text Scam— A text scam is trolling for victims, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The agency sent out a consumer alert today saying it has seen a spike in reports of a text scam involving a fake traffic violation. Here is the link to the official notice about the scam and what to do if you receive this […]
Monday, April 13, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for CA governor

CA/Politics— Northern California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s fall from grace was unexpected and swift. Last month, Swalwell (D-Dublin) was a frontrunner to be the next governor of the Golden State. Then came a flood of bombshell allegations of inappropriate behavior and sexual allegations, including rape, from a former staffer. All in a matter of days. Yesterday, Sunday, April 12, the veteran […]
Sunday, April 12, 2026

A Powerball ticket worth $2.24 million sold in Calabasas

Lottery/Powerball— Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in the San Fernando Valley for last night’s draw is now a millionaire! That’s right, the hot ticket was purchased at a Shell station at 22295 Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. The ticket does not have all six of the winning numbers, so no jackpot. However, it does have five of those lucky digits, […]
Sunday, April 12, 2026

Rain showers rolling through the Southland Sunday along with cooler temperatures

Southland/Rain— A spring rainstorm arrived early this morning, after an unusually warm, dry March—a refreshing change.  Lingering showers are expected to continue off and on through tonight. Burbank, like much of the Southland, is enjoying cooler temperatures. High in the Media City today, the upper 60s. Keep those umbrellas handy. Some showers could pop up tomorrow. More here.