July 2024 - Media City Groove

Saturday, July 27, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, July 27, 2024

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Major changes in the way homes are bought and sold in CA

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Big changes are imminent in the way homes are bought and sold in California. That’s because some new required forms for transactions came out a few days ago. The forms are linked to the proposed legal settlement by the National Association of Realtors. This settlement ends the […]

Saturday, July 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 27, 2024

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Kamala Harris launches first political ad for president

Vice President Kamala Harris dropped her first campaign ad for president last Thursday. The upbeat video features “Freedom” by multi-Grammy winner Beyoncé from her huge hit album Lemonade (2016). The song was heard at a Harris rally in Milwaukee last Tuesday. The Harris team reportedly got permission from the artist to use the song on the campaign trail, so we […]

Saturday, July 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 27, 2024

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Burbank Police seeking information on grand theft suspect

Burbank Police are on the hunt for a grand theft suspect who reportedly carried out a phone scam. The victim lost a lot of money because he mistakenly believed he was purchasing a well-known computer anti-virus software from a legitimate source. However, that was not the case. In a news release this week, the BPD revealed details of the scam, […]

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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Kamala Harris locks down delegates needed to become Democratic Party nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris is another step closer to becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee for President. A survey put out by the Associate Press today shows Harris has the support of 1,976 delegates… the number needed to secure the nomination. The delegates will make their choice official at next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Tonight, I […]

Monday, July 22, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, July 22, 2024

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CA political analysts predict a close presidential race between Harris and Trump

By Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California political analysts predict the race for president will tighten since President Joe Biden has dropped out and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. If elected, Harris would be the first Black woman and first person of Asian descent to ascend to the highest office in the land. […]

Monday, July 22, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 22, 2024

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President Joe Biden announces he will not run for reelection

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July […]

Sunday, July 21, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 21, 2024

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Three Southland players win big money in the CA Lottery

Three Southland lottery players will remember the hot days of July for more than the scorching temperatures. The really big money winner will collect a SuperLotto Plus jackpot of $54 million from last night’s draw. The winning numbers are 11, 13, 14, 15, 46, and the Mega ball 5. The ticket with all those hot digits was sold at the […]

Friday, July 19, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, July 19, 2024

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CA workers encouraged to know their rights for hot days

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California shattered heat records left and right this month and temperatures are forecast to be 10 degrees above normal for several days. Therefore, the state wants to remind workers of their right to shade, free cold water, and rest breaks. Also, employers are required to train […]

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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Toning down the rhetoric in the 2024 presidential race

Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Wisconsin News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee, and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is a focal point. Voters and academics also wonder how democracy is being defined amid turbulent political times. There have been calls from both parties to tone down the rhetoric […]