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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 […]

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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Katie Porter now front-runner in race for CA governor

New polling numbers show former U.S. Representative Katie Porter, a Democrat, is now the front-runner in the race for California governor. The race got kicked into high gear last month when former Vice President Kamala Harris decided not to be a contender for the state’s top job in 2026. Harris had been considered the top choice to replace Gavin Newsom, […]

Friday, July 25, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 25, 2025

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Winning SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $30,000 sold in SoCal

The SuperLotto Plus jackpot rolled over again. In last Wednesday’s drawing, no ticket held all of the big money digits, but someone in SoCal did win a pile of money. A ticket with five of the lucky numbers is worth $33,602, according to the California Lottery. That ticket was purchased at Hi Ho Liquor, 845 E. Lincoln Ave. in the […]

Sunday, July 13, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 13, 2025

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Three new SuperLotto Plus winners, two in SoCal

No one hit the jackpot in the SuperLotto Plus lottery draw last night, but three players came pretty close. Their tickets have five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega Ball. Two of those tickets were purchased in Southern California; specifically, one at Gig World, 16902 Devonshire Street, in Granada Hills, a community in the San Fernando Valley. The […]

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, 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, 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 […]

Sunday, June 22, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 22, 2025

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SuperLotto Plus winner in Inglewood

A happy weekend for one SuperLotto Plus winner here in the Southland. That person purchased a SuperLotto Plus ticket for last night’s draw. They did not win the jackpot, but came pretty close. That lucky ticket has five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega. It was bought in Inglewood and is worth $31,119! Nelson’s Liquor Land at […]

Sunday, June 15, 2025

By Guest Contributor Sunday, June 15, 2025

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Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to my father, Santos Padilla, who came to the United States decades ago to live the American Dream. Thank you for your sacrifices, your love, and your example. And to all the fathers who are working tirelessly to provide for their families and may feel like… pic.twitter.com/Le1clrH0H2 — Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) June 15, 2025

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, 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 […]