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Friday, August 7, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 7, 2026
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Two Southlanders get rich playing a Scratchers game

Lottery/Millionaires— Two Southland lottery players have scratched their way to becoming millionaires. They both hit it big playing the Red Carpet Riches Scratchers. Each player won the top prize of $2 million, according to a press release from the California Lottery. Juan Ortiz picked up his lucky Scratchers at a 7-Eleven in Gardena, at 1151 West Redondo Beach Blvd. Also, […]
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
By Public News Service Thursday, August 6, 2026
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ICE controversy over deputizing local law enforcement officers in Wyoming

USA/ICE Controversy—   By Eric Galatas, producer, Wyoming News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Wyoming counties allowing their law enforcement officers to be deputized as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did so illegally, according to information obtained through a public records request by the American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming. Critics of the federal 287(g) program said it […]
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
By Public News Service Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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A campaign to speed up the ballot count in California elections

California/Elections—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Sometimes it takes days and even weeks to call an election in the Golden State, mostly because it takes time to count tens of millions of mail-in ballots. The California Voter Foundation just published a list of ways to speed up the process. Mail-in ballots […]
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Two California players win $7 million each in a Scratchers game

Lottery/Winners—   Two California lottery players used their love of words to become new millionaires. They hit the top prize in the Crossword Xtreme Scratchers game. Each player recently picked up a cool $7 million, according to California Lottery officials in a press release. This Scratchers is a little pricey, $30. However, you can score big money playing this Scratchers […]
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Monday, August 3, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 3, 2026
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A shake-up in the race for Burbank City Council

Burbank/Politics—   A shocking development in Burbank politics. Vice Mayor Zizette Mullins is not running for re-election. Mullins made the surprise announcement yesterday on Facebook. She wrote, “Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. After much reflection, I am writing to share a bittersweet update with you all: I have decided not to seek […]
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Monday, August 3, 2026
By Public News Service Monday, August 3, 2026
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From wildfires to heat waves helping victims get through CA disasters

CA/Disaster Assistance—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   California is regularly beset with disasters, natural and otherwise, which can take an emotional toll. This year alone, the Golden State has battled more than 4,000 wildfires, struggled through record heat waves and more. Lisa Pion-Berlin, president and CEO of Parents Anonymous, which runs […]
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Sunday, August 2, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 2, 2026
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Three California ticketholders win big prizes in Powerball

Lottery/Powerball—   That huge Powerball jackpot is getting even larger! No ticket scored all six winning numbers in last night’s draw.  However, several had five of the lucky numbers. Three of those big-money tickets were bought in the Golden State, and each is worth $809,204, according to the California Lottery. One of the big-money Powerball tickets was purchased in the […]
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Saturday, August 1, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 1, 2026
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Major heat wave with dangerous temperatures this weekend

Weather/Heat Wave—   If you’re out and about this weekend in the San Fernando Valley, the best place to hang out is under a shady umbrella, preferably with a tall cold drink. Upper 90s and triple digits expected today in the valleys and throughout the Southland. Bottom line, it’s going to be scorching in SoCal. An extreme heat warning for […]
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Friday, July 31, 2026
By Public News Service Friday, July 31, 2026
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Demand growing for the rich to pay higher taxes in USA

USA/Raising Taxes On Wealthy—   By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service   As families across the U.S. struggle to pay for food, rent and healthcare, efforts to raise taxes on the richest Americans are gaining momentum. A new bill introduced in Congress targets the nation’s 938 billionaires. Instead of taxing reported income, which […]
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Public News Service Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Not too late to plan a summer trip on a budget

Vacation/On The Road—   By Terri Dee, producer, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Still time to hit the road and enjoy a great summer getaway. Creating a vacation budget is costlier than last year, but there are still ways to keep vacations affordable. Michael Negron, senior fellow for economic opportunity at the Center for American Progress in […]
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