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Friday, September 26, 2025

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Watch out for deceptive Medicare offers

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Experts on Medicare are warning of an onslaught of deceptive ads targeting older adults, as many prepare for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period. Californians are getting lots of calls and postcards for Medicare Advantage plans. Many promise incentives, such as gift cards, or offer benefits […]

Friday, September 12, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, September 12, 2025

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CA bill to put the brakes on auto retail scams headed to the desk of Governor Newsom

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. You know how some car dealerships tell people one price to get them in the door, then jack it up with a bunch of add-ons? It would become illegal under a bill being considered in California. The Combating Auto Retail Scams Act has been approved by the legislature […]

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Medical equipment scams target older Californians

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Scams involving false claims for medical equipment are spreading across California, according to experts in Medicare fraud. Sometimes scammers offer free equipment in exchange for your Medicare number, even if you do not need it. They bill Medicare and potentially get paid. Carolina Oehler, program specialist […]

Saturday, July 12, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, July 12, 2025

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CA schools in financial pinch after Trump administration freezes federal funds

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Panic has set in at school districts across the Golden State as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction, said California school districts stand to lose close to $1 billion immediately. Luis Valentino, retired superintendent of Coachella Valley […]

Monday, June 30, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, June 30, 2025

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CA attorney general vows to defend birthright citizenship

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. All babies born in California are still automatically American citizens and the state attorney general is vowing to keep it that way, despite a mixed ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices limited the ability of lower-court judges to issue nationwide injunctions, including those against President Donald […]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Kent State survivor issues warning about military response to LA protests

Farah Siddiqi, producer/reporter, Ohio News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A Kent State University shooting survivor is warning Ohioans and others to take note of the U.S. military’s involvement in immigration-related protests. She says it echoes a dark chapter in Ohio history – when four students were shot by the National Guard at Kent State in 1970. […]

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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Assassination of Minnesota lawmaker the latest in a string of violent political attacks

Mike Moen, producer/reporter, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend’s assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack on a fellow legislator. State Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, who had served as Minnesota House Speaker, was killed inside her home […]

Saturday, June 7, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, June 7, 2025

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Data shows US small businesses pulling back due to tariff drama

Kathleen Shannon, producer/reporter, Wyoming News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Optimism among small businesses across the U.S. is hitting lows comparable to early pandemic days, mainly due to changing tariff policies. A National Federation of Independent Business index shows only 18% of business owners are planning to invest in long-term assets in the next six months, down […]

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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Watch out for Medicare scams

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Medicare loses $60 billion to $80 billion a year to fraud, and this year, for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, your local Senior Medicare Patrol has good advice on how to spot a con. There are plenty of scams to be aware of. Karen Joy Fletcher, communications director with […]