Sunday, January 4, 2026

10 doctor-recommended health resolutions for 2026

2026 Health Resolutions    (StatePoint)The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: • Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious. • Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing and […]
Sunday, January 4, 2026

Winning 2026 Burbank Rose Parade float on display

2026 Rose Parade Winner   The Burbank Rose Parade float is enjoying a few more hours of glory.  Despite the rainy conditions, “All Paws On Deck” floated along designated streets in the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena on January 1st. Burbank’s 2026 entry came home with the theme award for the best presentation of “The Magic in Teamwork.” The Burbank […]
Friday, January 2, 2026

Thousands of Californians brace for higher medical insurance costs

Medical Costs     Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   2026 is here, and it brings a big jump in health-insurance premiums for almost 90% of the 1.9 million people on CoveredCA plans, now that the COVID-era enhanced subsidies to help pay those premiums have expired. The state has allocated $190 million to help people […]