2026 - Media City Groove

Monday, October 12, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, October 12, 2026

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Many Californians facing big changes during Medicare open enrollment period

Health/Medicare in CA— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, bureau of Public News Service. Tens of thousands of Californians are going to have to choose a new individual Medicare Advantage plan once open enrollment for Medicare starts Oct. 15, because multiple companies are dropping plans in the state for 2027. Sharp Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Aetna have […]

Sunday, October 11, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Stormy Rachel causes damage and flooding in SoCal

Southland/Weather— Remnants of Stormy Rachel pounded SoCal this weekend with powerful waves, strong winds, rain, and flooding. And it is not over yet. It is cool, cloudy, and windy in Burbank, with still a chance of showers this afternoon and lingering into at least Monday. Other areas of the Southland, especially coastal cities like Newport Beach and Long Beach, […]

Saturday, October 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Weather alert this weekend for the Southland

Southland/Weather— The sweltering heat wave is gone, but the Southland faces more weather worries this weekend. Tropical Storm Rachel is coming, along with rain and possible flooding along the SoCal coast. Wind, cloudy skies, and temperatures reaching the low 80s in Burbank today. A slight chance of raindrops this afternoon, with rain most likely tonight in the Media City. […]

Monday, October 5, 2026

By Guest Contributor Monday, October 5, 2026

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Beach warnings for Los Angeles County

Southland/Los Angleles County beaches— For Immediate Release: October 05, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards: BEACH […]

Sunday, October 4, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Two CA players have reason to celebrate a lottery win

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— No one picked all the lucky numbers in the SuperLotto Plus draw this weekend, but two CA players have reason to celebrate. They have tickets with five of the winning numbers for the Saturday, October 3 draw. Each ticket is worth $21,319, according to the California Lottery. The tickets missed the jackpot by one number, the Mega. Here […]

Sunday, October 4, 2026

By Guest Contributor Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Tips for managing high blood pressure

Health/Blood pressure— (StatePoint) As you age, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll eventually develop high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. In fact, according to one study, about 60% of people get hypertension by the time they reach age 60. Fortunately, high blood pressure is highly treatable and manageable through a combination of lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication. Unfortunately, […]

Saturday, October 3, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Extreme heat wave scorching Burbank and the rest of SoCal

SoCal/Heat wave — Calling it hot in Southern California is an understatement. A major, unexpected heat wave is scorching SoCal and hitting the Southland hard, from Ventura County to Orange County in the South to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in the East. The heat wave kicked off yesterday, breaking or tying several records throughout the greater Los Angeles […]

Friday, October 2, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, October 2, 2026

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Vote by mail ballots go out in Los Angeles County

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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New protection for used vehicle buyers in California

CA/Used Vehicles— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, bureau of Public News Service. More safeguards are coming for used car buyers in California, starting Oct. 1, when a host of new first-in-the-nation consumer protections kick in. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act will give people who buy a car for less than $50,000 a three-day grace […]

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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Two CA lottery players miss $58 million jackpot by one number

Lottery/SuperLottoPlus— Over the weekend, two California lottery ticket holders missed the SuperLotto Plus jackpot of $58 million by only one number. Their tickets had all of the winning numbers for last Saturday’s grand prize except for the Mega. Each ticket is worth $20,600, according to the California Lottery. Both tickets were bought in the Southland. One at the 7-Eleven, […]

Friday, September 25, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, September 25, 2026

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American Postal Workers Union urging voters to mail in their ballots early

USA/Mail in-ballots— By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, bureau of Public News Service. The American Postal Workers Union is expressing relief after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an attempt to enforce new mail-in ballot requirements, and labor leaders are urging voters to get their ballots in early. A March executive order directed the Postal Service to send […]

Monday, September 21, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, September 21, 2026

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A new poll says affordability crisis in US changing voters’ views on some issues

USA/Polls— By Kathryn Carley, producer, Public News Service. Matters related to childcare, elder care and equal pay have long been considered “women’s issues” but a new poll found a majority of voters now see them as solutions to today’s affordability crisis. The Equal Rights Advocates Action Fund surveyed 1,000 likely midterm voters nationwide and nearly 60% said today’s […]