November 2024

Monday, November 18, 2024

New CA rebate program aims to cut home energy costs

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   A new rebate program could save California families up to $8,000 on an electric heat pump for home heating and cooling. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program is funded by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. Deana Carrillo, director of the Reliability, Renewable Energy and Decarbonization Incentives […]
Monday, November 18, 2024

Tainted organic carrots linked to one death in Los Angeles County

  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two local cases of E. coli linked to organic carrots. The investigation is associated with a multistate outbreak linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole-bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. According to a news release, one local case related to this outbreak resulted in the […]
Saturday, November 16, 2024

New coalition to reaffirm California values holding meetings this weekend

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   This weekend, a new coalition called “We Are California” is holding meetings up and down the state, preparing to resist what it sees as anticipated attacks from the incoming Trump administration. Hundreds of nonprofits have joined the coalition, which promotes inclusion, community, and democratic norms. Angelica […]
Saturday, November 16, 2024

Burbank PD seeks information in case of alleged impostor nurse

The Burbank Police are seeking information about a woman impersonating a nurse. 44-year old Amanda Leeann Porter, of Virginia, reportedly obtained a nursing position at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank earlier this year. For about a month, Porter oversaw the care of about 60 patients. However, according to a news release from the BPD, hospital staff soon discovered […]
Friday, November 15, 2024

CA undocumented student groups worry about incoming Trump administration

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   As President-elect Donald Trump announces immigration hard-liners as his deputy chief of staff and border czar this week, groups supporting undocumented college students in California are vowing to stand up for people’s rights. Golden State colleges serve 83,000 undocumented students, according to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal. […]
Friday, November 15, 2024

Burbank City Councilmember Konstantine Anthony claims victory in November 5 Election

Burbank City Councilmember Konstantine Anthony is declaring victory in the November 5 Election. Anthony topped the list of nine candidates from the very first ballot count. Realtor Chris Rizzotti is in second place, with former Burbank Assistant City Manager Judie Wilke in third. The two candidates with the most votes at the end of the ballot count win the two […]
Monday, November 11, 2024

Veterans Day 2024

Veterans Day honors and thanks those who have served in the US military.   Today, we honor all our veterans who have defended and fought for our democracy. They prove that we are a nation that can meet darkness with light, no matter how high the cost or how heavy the burden. May we all strive to be worthy of […]
Saturday, November 9, 2024

The transition to a new administration begins

  Here’s a look back on some of the major moments of the past week. On Tuesday, November 5, Donald Trump won the presidency in a historic comeback.   ICYMI – Watch Donald Trump’s Full Election Night Speech here: https://t.co/Yx2KmfPlzl pic.twitter.com/J7NBFjmc4o — CSPAN (@cspan) November 6, 2024     VP Harris: “We must accept the results of this election. Earlier […]
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Southland

The Powerball lottery jackpot is still up for grabs, but someone in the Southland recently won big in that game. Earlier this week, one ticket had five winning numbers in Monday’s draw but missed the Powerball. That ticket is worth $161,556. It was sold in Mid-City Los Angeles at Teddy’s Liquor Store and Market, 2112 South La Brea Avenue.  The […]