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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Long-term care crisis in California

California/Long-Term Care Crisis— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A nonprofit group fighting for better access to healthcare is speaking out about affordability issues in long-term care funding. In-home care costs more than $60,000 a year, assisted living is about $54,000, and a private room in a nursing home is around $108,000, […]

Monday, August 10, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, August 10, 2026

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US Senators call for a crackdown on wildfire betting

USA/Wildfires— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. People who want to make an easy buck will wager a bet on just about anything. Now, some hope to profit by betting on when the next wildfire will occur, and a group of lawmakers is alarmed. Prediction platforms such as Polymarket and […]

Monday, August 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 10, 2026

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Measles exposure warning for Universal Studios Hollywood

Health/Measles— Los Angeles County Health Officials are warning the public about a person who was infected with Measles while visiting a popular entertainment amusement park in Universal City. The case was investigated recently by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The investigation concluded the infected person was at Universal Studios Hollywood Sunday, July 26, 2026, for several hours– […]

Sunday, August 9, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, August 9, 2026

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“Born to be Wild” campaign in Colorado helps ranchers and wolves

Sunday Feature/Ranchers and Wolves— By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new set of wolves is on the road in Colorado — this time as artwork on the state’s Born to Be Wild license plates. More than 26,000 Coloradans have purchased the plates so far, raising $1.3 million to reduce conflicts […]

Saturday, August 8, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, August 8, 2026

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Hot temperatures this weekend, and some beach warnings

Southland/Beaches— Hot and humid weather conditions this weekend. There are heat warnings and advisories as well. Big crowds hdeaded to the beaches for some relief. However, there are warning for some coastal areas from the Los Angeles County Department of Health. For Immediate Release: August 07, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los […]

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, […]

Thursday, August 6, 2026

By Guest Contributor Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Registered sex offender arrested and charged with indecent exposure in Burbank

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]