April 2024 - Media City Groove

Monday, April 29, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, April 29, 2024

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Several major grocery store retailers accused of price gouging

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Consumer groups are accusing major grocery retailers – like Amazon, Kroger and Walmart – of price gouging, both during and after the pandemic. The allegation of corporate greed comes after a new report from the Federal Trade Commission found profits for grocery chains jumped sharply, at […]

Saturday, April 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 27, 2024

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The Los Angeles Sparks set to open training camp 2024 tomorrow

The Los Angeles Sparks open training camp tomorrow, April 28. Lexie Brown, Rae Burrell, Zia Cooke, Layshia Clarendon, Nia Clouden, Dearica Hamby, and Azurá Stevens are returning to the Sparks this season. Also, suiting up in the purple and gold are new additions: Julie Allemand, Monique Billings, Aari McDonald, Kia Nurse, Li Yueru, Blake Dietrick, Virag Kiss, and Taylor Mikesell. […]

Friday, April 26, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 26, 2024

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Actor John Lithgow learns some new moves at Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Veteran actor John Lithgow gets a dance lesson at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles during the premiere of his new show on PBS SoCal. In “Art Happens Here with John Lithgow,” the Emmy-winning actor gets instruction in modern dance with Caribbean and African styles, especially those of dance legend Katherine Dunham. ????ART HAPPENS HERE???? Tune in […]

Thursday, April 25, 2024

By Public News Service Thursday, April 25, 2024

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New federal rules offer passengers more protection from airline mishaps

By Mike Moen Reporter/Producer, Wisconsin News Connection , a bureau of Public News Service. Air travelers could face fewer obstacles in securing a refund if their flight is canceled or changed under new federal rules announced Wednesday. The moves are being praised by watchdog groups. The Department of Transportation said airlines are now required to promptly provide passengers with […]

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

By Guest Contributor Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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A transient charged with an alleged sexual assault of a minor in Burbank

April 23, 2024. Burbank, California – A suspect has been arrested and charged after sexually assaulting a minor walking home from school. On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the area of Victory Boulevard and Alameda Avenue in regards to a possible assault. The victim, a 13-year-old female, reported that while she […]

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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US Supreme Court to decide controversial Starbucks case

By Eric Tegethoff Reporter/Producer, Washington News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could have implications for the country’s growing labor movement. Justices will hear oral arguments in Starbucks versus McKinney today to determine if the bar should be raised for the National Labor Relations Board when it seeks to impose court-ordered injunctions […]

Monday, April 22, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, April 22, 2024

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On Earth Day, climate activists push for state bond measure

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Today, in honor of Earth Day, climate advocates are asking California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to rally around a plan to put a $15 billion bond measure on the November ballot. If passed, the bond measure would fund a range of climate resiliency measures. Sam […]

Saturday, April 20, 2024

By Guest Contributor Saturday, April 20, 2024

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New Hollywood Burbank Airport citizen’s advisory committee seeks members

News Release BURBANK, CA (April 18, 2024) – The Burbank City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Hollywood Burbank Airport Citizen’s Advisory Committee beginning April 18, 2024, through May 20, 2024. Applications may be submitted online by visiting www.burbankca.gov/bccapplication or you can pick up an application in the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall at 275 […]

Friday, April 19, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 19, 2024

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The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is happening this weekend

The 29th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is on the USC campus in Los Angeles this weekend. This major event just keeps getting bigger and better. The 2024 festival “will bring together more than 550 writers, experts and storytellers, and hundreds of exhibitors to the 226-acre campus,” according to a news release. Among the authors are TV star […]