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 […]