July 2026 - Media City Groove

Sunday, July 26, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Time to book back to school wellness exams for kids

USA/BACk TO SCHOOL— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. School will be back in session for students in Nevada and SoCal in a few weeks. So now is a good time to schedule a wellness check. A pediatrician will make sure a child is hitting growth and developmental goals and is […]

Saturday, July 25, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, July 25, 2026

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LosAngeles County Dept of Public Health issues beach warnings

Southland/Beach Warnings— July 23, 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 AREA WARNINGS: The warning […]

Friday, July 24, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 24, 2026

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LeBron James headed to the Philadelphia 76ers

Sports/LeBron James— William Shakespeare wrote, “parting is such sweet sorrow.” That is definitely the case with LeBron James’ decision not to finish out his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron gave the purple and gold eight incredible years. Sweet. However, about a month ago, James, through his agent, disclosed he would not be a Laker next season, but […]

Thursday, July 23, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Film production on the rise in New Mexico

USA/Film Production in New Mexico— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. New Mexico’s high tax incentives meant to lure film production crews are paying off, even in remote and rural communities. After reaching a high mark in 2022, the state’s film industry took a hit beginning in 2023 due to two […]

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Heat wave bakes SoCal and ignites dangerous temperatures

Weather/SoCal Heat Wave— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This week is the hottest of the year in SoCal so far, and health experts are cautioning residents to limit outdoor activity, seek shade, and drink plenty of water to protect themselves. Temperatures in the Southern California desert are expected to approach […]

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Mega Millions ticket sold in Southland worth at least $7.3 million

Lottery/Mega Millions— No one scored the Mega Millions jackpot last night, but a Southland ticket holder came pretty close. A ticket sold in a Palmdale gas station and mini mart at 2680 East Palmdale Blvd matched five of the winning numbers, but missed the Mega. That ticket has a base value of $3,663,321, but because it included a multiplier of […]

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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More concerns over controversial deaths involving ICE

USA/ICE— By Danielle Smith, producer, Tennessee News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Shootings involving federal immigration officers are drawing urgent warnings from human rights leaders. They say fatal encounters with those federal agents are rising across the U.S. Human Rights Watch reports deaths in ICE custody have more than doubled since early 2025, with 52 cases documented […]

Sunday, July 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 19, 2026

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National Ice Cream Day 2026

Holidays/National Ice Cream Day— Go big. It’s another hot day in SoCal, and it’s also National Ice Cream Day! So don’t hold back, enjoy one of America’s favorite treats. And a slew of businesses are celebrating the holiday with deals, discounts, or freebies. Check out the list here.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Two Southland lottery ticketholders win nearly $19,000 each

Lottery/Super Lotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot from last night’s draw went unclaimed, but two local ticketholders did win a bundle. The lucky players are holding tickets with five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega Ball. The California Lottery says each of those tickets is worth $18,952. Not a bad investment on a SuperLotto Plus ticket that […]

Sunday, July 19, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 19, 2026

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CA launches “One Less Spark” campaign to prevent wildfires

CA/Wildfires Prevention— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Every Californian has a role to play in preventing wildfires and experts have some tips on how to avoid accidentally sparking a blaze. Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the “One Less Spark” campaign last week. Brent Pascua, a battalion chief for Cal Fire, said […]

Saturday, July 18, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Researchers working on improving ice cream

Weekend Feature/Ice Cream Dish— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Kids don’t often say they want to be a researcher when they grow up, but they might if they could taste-test what makes good ice cream. Graduate students working in a small lab at New Mexico State University are […]

Friday, July 17, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 17, 2026

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SuperLotto Plus ticket worth over $37,000 sold in SoCal

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot has climbed to at least $38 million. Meanwhile, a ticket from last Wednesday’s draw is giving someone reason to whoop it up this weekend. The ticket missed hitting the jackpot by one number -the Mega. The California Lottery says it’s worth $37,705. The lucky ticket was sold at the ABC Market & Deli, […]