Monday, October 5, 2026

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

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

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

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 […]
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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

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

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

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 […]
Sunday, September 20, 2026

A SuperLotto Plus ticket worth at least $41,500 sold in Southland

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— Still no new jackpot winner in the SuperLotto Plus game. However, someone did get lucky with a ticket holding five of the winning numbers in last night’s draw. That ticket is missing only the Mega, and it is worth $41,513, according to the California Lottery. It was bought in the Southland at a 7-Eleven at 5102 La Sierra […]
Saturday, September 19, 2026

Post-production tax credit signed by CA Governor Gavin Newsom today

CA/Entertainment— More incentives to keep television and film production right here in the Golden State. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2319, authored by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank). The bill creates a new tax credit to support workers in all areas of post-production, including picture editorial, sound, music, visual effects, and finishing. Funding will start with $10 million annually […]
Saturday, September 19, 2026

Los Angeles County health officials investigating new measles case

Southland/Measles—   The Los Angeles County Department of Health is investigating another measles case. This case involves a visitor who traveled by train and bus in the Southland. Also, the person reportedly was contagious while visiting at least one public location in Los Angeles County. Health officials say anyone who was in the following locations on these dates may have […]