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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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News and General Info

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 […]

Monday, August 5, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 5, 2024

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games

Lucky OC Fair visitor becomes a millionaire with CA Lottery ticket

You can have a lot of fun at the Orange County Fair, but can you win a million dollars? Well, one lucky fairgoer did. It happened about a week ago, and California Lottery officials are waiting for that person to step forward and claim the big prize. The $10 dollar scratcher ticket was purchased at the CA Lottery LIVE! booth […]

Saturday, August 3, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, August 3, 2024

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New data shows wildfires threaten food production as well as lives and property

Mason Kennedy, reporter, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Firefighters are battling several wildfires in Oregon and California. The massive Park fire near Sacramento has grown to the fourth largest in state history. Among the other wildfires burning are the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, which is 98 percent contained, the Borel Fire in Kern […]

Saturday, July 27, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, July 27, 2024

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real estate

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, […]