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Thursday, September 5, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, September 5, 2024

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Mega Millions jackpot sparks lottery fever

The Mega Millions jackpot sparks a new wave of lottery fever. Once again, hopefuls are dreaming of what they would do with a big money payout. The lines are reportedly getting longer at lottery hot spots like Blue Bird Liquor in the South Bay city of Hawthorne. The Mega Millions jackpot is $740 million after no one matched all […]

Monday, September 2, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 2, 2024

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Controversy deepens over alleged dumping of homeless man by two Burbank cops

Burbank Police Chief Michael Albanese responded last week to a controversial incident involving an alleged homeless man and two Burbank cops back on June 6, 2024. Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian claimed the incident was an example of homeless dumping in North Hollywood by the Burbank officers. Krekorian called a news conference to complain loudly about the incident […]

Monday, September 2, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, September 2, 2024

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Senior voters to be key in battleground states like Michigan

Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Michigan News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service New survey results from AARP sheds some light on the top concerns of Michigan seniors and how these issues will likely shape their voting decisions in the November election. Voters 50 and older will be the decisive force in the battle for Congress, with higher turnout […]

Sunday, September 1, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 1, 2024

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Crackdown on metal theft in San Fernando Valley

A crackdown on metal theft In the East San Fernando Valley. Several arrests were made. Also, citations were issued at eight recycling businesses. Los Angeles City officials made the announcement last week at a news conference. A specialized task force funded by Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian’s office was heavily involved in the police action. The focus — […]

Thursday, August 29, 2024

By Public News Service Thursday, August 29, 2024

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Fast food jobs increase in CA despite rising minimum wage

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. New data shows fast food jobs have been on the upswing in the four months since the minimum wage in the sector went from $16 to $20 an hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found California added 11,000 new fast-food jobs from April to July and showed increases […]

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to at least $582 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is in the big money zone. The jackpot jumped to $582 million after no one matched all of the numbers in last Friday’s draw. The August 23 big prize was $535 million. Those winning numbers are 28, 30, 44, 66, and 69, and the Mega is 2. Now, the jackpot stands at a staggering $582 million […]

Monday, August 26, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, August 26, 2024

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August 26, 2024: Women’s Equality Day

Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. More than a century later, women have made progress, but more work needs to be done. Women have made major gains in elected positions across the country. In Oregon, […]

Monday, August 26, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, August 26, 2024

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Project 2025 takes aim at libraries

Mark Moran, reporter/producer, Iowa News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The latest report from the EveryLibrary Institute showed the Republican Party’s agenda, as outlined in the document known as Project 2025, takes aim at places where students can read, discover and explore. Conservatives call it a matter of accountability. In Iowa, there are at least 540 public libraries, fourth-highest in […]

Sunday, August 25, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Day four DNC 2024: Kamala Harris makes history

Vice President Kamala Harris made history on day four of the Democratic National Convention. Harris stepped to the podium to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for President, becoming the first woman of color to do so. Meanwhile, Harris’s speech on the convention’s final day drew 28.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen TV ratings. That was slightly more than the viewers […]