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Thursday, May 15, 2025

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Six landlords sued for alleged price gouging after the recent Los Angeles wildfires

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Rents in Los Angeles were already high before the January firestorm, but now a coalition of housing groups is suing six landlords for allegedly engaging in price gouging. In California, it is generally illegal to raise rents more than 10% following an emergency declaration. However, […]

Sunday, May 11, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, May 11, 2025

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The bright sunny days of spring can be a downer for some

Zamone Perez, reporter, Maryland News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Budding flowers, warmer temperatures, and longer days are welcome signs to many folks after the long, dark months of winter. Some people might believe warmer weather improves mental health after seasonal depression in the winter months, but that’s not always the case. In fact, many individuals […]

Sunday, May 4, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, May 4, 2025

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Experts say raising your own chickens no guarantee you’ll save money on eggs

Danielle Smith, producer/reporter, Tennessee News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Rising egg prices have some wondering if raising backyard chickens could save money, but experts warn that this may not be a money-saving option. The ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a dangerous strain of bird flu, has resulted in the loss of more […]

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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Las Vegas event for recycled textiles turned into high fashion

Alex Gonzalez, producer/reporter, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Designers and stylists will showcase their “upcycled” garments as models hit the runway for what is dubbed a “trashion show” at the Waste EXPO in Las Vegas on Monday, May 5. It is estimated the average American household spends around $1,500 a year on clothing. Sonja Salmon, […]

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Help the environment recycle leftover paint

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. On Earth Day, one easy way to help the environment is to make sure your leftover paint is put to good use. The PaintCare program allows you to recycle paint, for free, by dropping off the leftover cans at more than 800 sites across the state, mostly […]

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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How to find relief in California this allergy season

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Allergy season is here and more than 100 million Americans are suffering from itchiness, watery eyes, runny nose, congestion, sneezing, or wheezing. Experts said you should try to minimize contact with the pollens that trigger the reaction. Dr. Gregory Carnevale, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare, said the idea […]

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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IRS Direct File can save taxpayers time and money

Kathryn Carley, producer/reporter, Keystone State News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Across the country, from California to Pennsylvania, a growing number of states are offering residents access to the Internal Revenue Service’s free tax filing system, Direct File. The online tool was created to save people time and money. It allows taxpayers to file directly […]

Friday, April 11, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, April 11, 2025

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Disaster projects in CA fall victim to actions taken by Trump administration

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Dozens of disaster preparedness projects across California will be interrupted or canceled because the Trump administration is shutting down a significant grant program. The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program was created during the first Trump administration. It has distributed millions to local governments and […]

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Hundreds of anti-Trump rallies planned this weekend across the nation

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. More than 1,000 protests against President Donald Trump’s policies are scheduled for this Saturday across the country, with 117 planned in California alone. The so-called “Hands Off” protests are sponsored by a coalition of dozens of civil rights, environmental, education, social justice, and labor groups. Hunter Dunn […]