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January 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
By Public News Service Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Anti-ICE organizers in Minnesota call for a statewide strike

USA / ICE Crackdown   Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   With federal immigration agents showing no signs of leaving Minnesota, local organizers want to show strong solidarity in condemning ICE enforcement. Major union partners are part of a push for a statewide strike planned for Jan. 23. It is billed as a “Day […]
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Monday, January 19, 2026
By Public News Service Monday, January 19, 2026
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MLK Day-service and action

MLK Day   Shanteya Hudson, producer, Alabama News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Martin Luther King Jr. Day is widely recognized as a day of service. Also, for some, it is a day of action and advocacy as well. In Georgia, advocates say expanding access to support quitting smoking is critical, as thousands continue to face preventable, […]
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Five California lottery players score millions with Game Day Scratchers

Lottery Winners     Several California lottery players are millionaires thanks to Game Day Scratchers, co-sponsored by the state’s three NFL teams. The California Lottery has partnered with the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Rams for special scratchers during the 2025-2026 season. The top prize, $1 million! And we have some winners!  Two very happy […]
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
By Public News Service Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Political climate making job search tougher for trans folks

Job Market     Roz Brown, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   A majority of American adults express support for policies that protect transgender people from discrimination, but many in the trans community still struggle to find a job. About 2.1 million American adults identify as transgender, according to UCLA’s Williams Institute. The Pew Research Center […]
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
By Public News Service Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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CA officials slam U.S. moves on Venezuela

Venezuela Controversy   Suzanne Potter, produce, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   The Trump administration’s plan to take over Venezuela and its oil production is drawing criticism from environmental advocates. One coalition of elected representatives said American actions in Venezuela would increase carbon emissions and further dependency on fossil fuels, which would in turn harm national […]
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Powerball ticket bought in the Southland worth more than $800,000

Lottery Winners     A Southland Powerball player made a bundle of cash in last night’s draw. No one ticket hit the jackpot, but one purchased at Arco Am/Pm, 50 West Los Angeles Ave. in the city of Moorpark up in Ventura County, missed only the Powerball. That lucky ticket is worth $812,200, according to the California Lottery. Two other […]
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
By Public News Service Saturday, January 10, 2026
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California wins a round in a fight over federal funds

Federal Funds Fight    Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Yesterday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta obtained a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration’s attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding, including an estimated $5 billion for California.  Late Thursday, January 8,  Bonta filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court […]
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Friday, January 9, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 9, 2026
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Four arrested in connection with LA Sports Cards burglary

Suspects Arrested    Burbank Police believe they have cracked the case of that high-profile burglary at the LA Sports Cards store in the Media City. The early morning crime last month resulted in the theft of approximately $100,000 in collectible merchandise. The loot reportedly included Pokémon trading card products, rare sports cards, and other valuable collectibles. The break-in occurred on […]
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Avatar: Fire and Ash crosses the $1 billion mark worldwide

Box Office   The latest installment of the Avatar saga holds on to the number spot at the domestic box office for the third straight week. And that’s not all. On the global stage, Avatar: Fire and Ash soared into the $1 billion club over the weekend. Today, the worldwide total stands at $1,095,757,698. Here are the Jan. 2-4 weekend […]
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
By Public News Service Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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New laws in CA impact schools

2026 Laws   Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   New California laws going into effect in 2026 are intended to bring positive change to schools on a range of issues. One bill requires schools to notify parents when immigration officers come onto a campus. Another prohibits the disclosure of student or parent data without the family’s consent […]
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