Friday, February 28, 2025

Scams related to recent LA wildfires surging

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Scams are rising in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, according to a warning on social media from the Pasadena Police Department – so experts have some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. There have been reports of people pretending to be fire victims, approaching shoppers […]
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Three winning SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in the Southland

  Three SuperLotto Plus players in the Southland have some extra money coming! That’s because they are holding tickets from last night’s draw. Those tickets have all of the winning numbers except the Mega. Each ticket is worth $11,474. The hot digits are 7, 8, 13, 28, 33, and the Mega 20. No ticket had all of the lucky numbers. […]
Monday, February 24, 2025

You can get the “wintertime blues” even in sunny SoCal

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Sunny California days in the winter are not unusual. They can lift your spirits, but that is not true for some. Studies show that about 40% of Americans report feeling the wintertime blues now and then.  While about 2% to 3% experience a more severe seasonal […]
Sunday, February 23, 2025

Powerball jackpot jumps to $230 million

The Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs. No ticket came up with the six winning numbers in last night’s draw. The Saturday, February 22, lucky numbers are 7, 18, 22, 50, 65, and the Powerball 15. The jackpot rolled over to $230 million. The next draw is tomorrow, Monday, February 24. Meanwhile, the California Lottery reported several SoCal Scratchers […]
Friday, February 21, 2025

Public health experts warn about pollution from burned plastics in wildfires

      Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   After thousands of homes and businesses burned in the Los Angeles fires, public health doctors are warning about the toxic pollution from plastics used in construction. Many building materials are made from plastics, including flooring and carpeting, floor sealants, siding, insulation, paints, and plumbing. […]
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Lucky SuperLotto Plus winner in Riverside County

No jackpot winner in the latest SuperLotto Plus draw, but someone in Riverside County did get lucky. A ticket bought in an Arco gas station convenience shop at 52138 Harrison Street in Coachella had five of last night’s winning numbers. Here are the top money digits: 1, 4, 12, 15, 28, and the Mega number 15. That ticket is worth […]
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

SoCal landlord and a real estate agent charged with price gouging fire victim

A SoCal landlord and a real estate agent are facing charges of price gouging a wildfire victim. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the charges yesterday following an investigation. The victim reportedly was forced to evacuate due to the Eaton Fire last month. Following that deadly fire and the one in the Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency order […]
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Nationwide anti-Trump demonstrators march on Presidents Day

  Mike Moen, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   From coast to coast, President’s Day was used to sound the alarm over actions by the Trump administration. The 50501 Movement is a grassroots effort where organizers connect online to schedule peaceful protests in all states. Monday marked the second nationwide group of rallies since President Donald […]