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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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Are US voters ready for a female president?

Kathryn Carley, reporter/producer, New Hampshire News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Vice President Kamala Harris has reignited enthusiasm among voters this election season, yet polls show not everyone is ready for a woman president. More than 50% of respondents in a recent YouGov poll believe a woman can serve as commander in chief. However, that’s down from […]

Monday, August 19, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 19, 2024

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Mega Millions lottery jackpot balloons to $498 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is huge at an estimated $498 million! That money pot could grow even more by tomorrow night’s draw. Meanwhile, California Lottery officials are waiting for someone to claim a million-dollar-plus prize from last Friday’s draw. The ticket was sold at an Orange County supermarket — Pavilions Place 21181 Newport Coast Drive in Newport Coast. The ticket […]

Thursday, August 15, 2024

By Public News Service Thursday, August 15, 2024

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Wildfires may spark “fire brain” issues

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Mental health experts are sounding the alarm about “fire brain” – a condition caused by exposure to toxic wildfire smoke. One study found that wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation that lasts for a month. Suzie Dukes, Chico LMFT and survivor of the Paradise Fire said the massive Park […]

Thursday, August 15, 2024

By Guest Contributor Thursday, August 15, 2024

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Burbank City Council approves free rides for students

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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CA lottery players scratch their way to $22 million this summer

It’s a hot summer for California Lottery Scratchers games. Six players have already scratched their way to $22 million dollars, according to lottery officials. Most of the winners got lucky right here in the Southland. Tomas Garcia won $2 million playing an Instant Prize Crossword game. Garcia bought his big money card at Pat Holden Liquor in […]

Sunday, August 11, 2024

By Public News Service Sunday, August 11, 2024

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Learning more about Democratic VP pick Tim Walz

Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The timing comes amid conversations about whether voters have a bigger appetite for less divisive politics. Analysts sayWalz has signed into law policies deemed progressive, such as a 100% carbon-free electricity […]

Thursday, August 8, 2024

By Public News Service Thursday, August 8, 2024

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New report says property crime down in CA

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Property crime in California is near record lows, according to the latest statistics from the California Department of Justice. A new report from the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice finds property crime is down 53% statewide since 2005, and 16% since 2009, when criminal justice reforms began […]

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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A San Bernardino fire destroys five homes and damages several others

A hillside fire in San Bernardino is fully contained at less than 100 acres; however, the damage is heartbreaking. San Bernardino County Fire reports that five homes and an outbuilding were destroyed, and at least three single-family homes were damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation today. The fast moving flames broke out Monday afternoon, August 5, […]

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as VP pick

Vice-President/Presidential candidate Kamala Harris made it official today. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is her new running mate on the Democratic ticket. Over the weekend, Harris reportedly narrowed the contenders down to two, Governors Tim Walz of Minnesota and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Today, Walz got the call from Harris. I am proud to announce that I’ve asked @Tim_Walz […]