Monday, January 6, 2025

New laws take effect this year to protect CA consumers

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Two new laws designed to protect California consumers take effect this year. They crack down on hard-to-cancel subscriptions and certain types of bank fees. New subscription services law Assembly bill 2863 – which takes effect July 1 – will require subscription services to be as easy […]
Monday, January 6, 2025

Actress Demi Moore a big winner at Golden Globes 2025

Today, actress Demi Moore is celebrating her first award win in a career that spans more than 45 years. Last night, Moore picked up the Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a motion picture for “The Substance.”  In an emotional speech, Moore thanked those who continued to believe in her, after being dismissed by some as just […]
Saturday, January 4, 2025

CA nonprofit leaders share memories of former President Jimmy Carter

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last Sunday at 100 years of age, had a huge effect on the Golden State far beyond his presidency, according to California nonprofit leaders. Carter and his wife Rosalynn volunteered for four decades with Habitat for Humanity, helping to […]
Saturday, January 4, 2025

Burbank continues its winning trend at the Pasadena Rose Parade 2025

Another winner for the City of Burbank. Thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers watched the 136th Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Among the floats, Burbank’s “Having A-Lava Fun!” It won the award for most outstanding use of animation. On the float, a bunch of cute young pre-historic animals are having a rousing good time. The theme […]
Thursday, January 2, 2025

Once homeless Los Angeles dog now a children’s book star

  Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Missouri News service, a bureau of Public News Service.    A Missouri-based therapy dog has an inspiring journey that began as a homeless stray on the streets of Los Angeles. Olive, a ten-pound poodle mix, is now the lead character in a new children’s book, “Olive, She’s All Love.” She was rescued by Brandon McMillan, host […]