January 2025 - Media City Groove

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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Conservation groups slam Trump’s executive order on CA water policy

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. President Donald Trump’s new executive order on California water policy is drawing criticism from many water conservation advocates. The order directs the feds to study ways to override state environmental protections and send more water from northern California down south. Water shortage not the problem Bruce Reznik, executive […]

Friday, January 24, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, January 24, 2025

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CA gives major tax break to oil companies

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A new report from the nonprofit The Climate Center has unearthed historical documents that show the big oil companies orchestrated a tax break that allows them to avoid paying an estimated $75 million to $146 million a year. The California Legislature adopted the so-called “Water’s Edge” tax […]

Friday, January 24, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 24, 2025

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government

President Trump’s first actions spark controversy and lawsuits

President Donald Trump’s ascent to power is being felt only days after his inauguration last Monday, January 20. Shortly after taking the oath of office, Trump began fulfilling a series of campaign promises. Following a rousing celebration rally at Washington DC’s Capital Arena, the 47th president began signing a slew of executive orders. Later, Trump would continue signing executive […]

Monday, January 20, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2025

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education

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it.… — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 20, 2025

Monday, January 20, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2025

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government

Farewell to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

When I look back on the past four years, I don’t just see the challenges we faced. I see hope, progress, and possibility. A picture is worth a thousand words, but these photos tell the story of an America that’s always moving forward – we must keep it going. pic.twitter.com/AmXq5FFGpj — President Biden (@POTUS) January 18, 2025 […]

Sunday, January 19, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 19, 2025

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Red flag warnings and wildfire update

The City of Burbank is urging everyone to be on the alert as strong wind conditions return starting tomorrow. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, through 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Weather watchers predict Santa Ana winds will increase tomorrow, bringing the threat of damaging winds gusting from 60 to […]

Saturday, January 18, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, January 18, 2025

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Anti-Trump marches kick off across the nation this weekend

Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. From the Southland to Minnesota to Washington, D.C., marches will take place this weekend as President-elect Donald Trump nears the start of his second term. An organization specializing in building peace around the globe will have a presence. Nonviolent Peaceforce, which has a location in Minnesota, was […]

Friday, January 17, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, January 17, 2025

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CA Jewish and Muslim leaders praise Gaza ceasefire deal

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Leaders of California’s Jewish and Muslim communities say they’re relieved that Israel and Hamas have taken the first steps toward ending their brutal war in Gaza. In the first phase of the agreement, Hamas has agreed to release an initial batch of 33 hostages, and Israel will […]

Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Anti-hunger groups tackle increased need during wildfire disaster

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Food donations are pouring in to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, to the point donors are being asked to hold off a bit so it can all be distributed. Antihunger advocates cautioned there are still hidden needs, because many people who did not directly lose […]