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Saturday, January 24, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, January 24, 2026

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Lookout for car dealer scams

Car Dealer Scams Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Experts in California consumer law are warning car buyers about “yo-yo” scams, in which people take the car home but are called back to the lot a few days later to sign new financing paperwork, often at a higher rate. Many buyers don’t realize […]

Sunday, January 18, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 18, 2026

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Five California lottery players score millions with Game Day Scratchers

Lottery Winners Several California lottery players are millionaires thanks to Game Day Scratchers, co-sponsored by the state’s three NFL teams. The California Lottery has partnered with the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Rams for special scratchers during the 2025-2026 season. The top prize, $1 million! And we have some winners! Two very happy […]

Thursday, January 15, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Political climate making job search tougher for trans folks

Job Market Roz Brown, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A majority of American adults express support for policies that protect transgender people from discrimination, but many in the trans community still struggle to find a job. About 2.1 million American adults identify as transgender, according to UCLA’s Williams Institute. The Pew Research Center […]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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CA officials slam U.S. moves on Venezuela

Venezuela Controversy Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The Trump administration’s plan to take over Venezuela and its oil production is drawing criticism from environmental advocates. One coalition of elected representatives said American actions in Venezuela would increase carbon emissions and further dependency on fossil fuels, which would in turn harm national […]

Sunday, January 11, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Powerball ticket bought in the Southland worth more than $800,000

Lottery Winners A Southland Powerball player made a bundle of cash in last night’s draw. No one ticket hit the jackpot, but one purchased at Arco Am/Pm, 50 West Los Angeles Ave. in the city of Moorpark up in Ventura County, missed only the Powerball. That lucky ticket is worth $812,200, according to the California Lottery. Two other […]

Saturday, January 10, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, January 10, 2026

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California wins a round in a fight over federal funds

Federal Funds Fight Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Yesterday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta obtained a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration’s attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding, including an estimated $5 billion for California. Late Thursday, January 8, Bonta filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court […]

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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New laws in CA impact schools

2026 Laws Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. New California laws going into effect in 2026 are intended to bring positive change to schools on a range of issues. One bill requires schools to notify parents when immigration officers come onto a campus. Another prohibits the disclosure of student or parent data without the family’s consent […]

Monday, January 5, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 5, 2026

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SuperLotto Plus winner in SoCal holding a ticket worth more than $31,000

SuperLotto Plus Someone in SoCal is kicking off the new year with a bundle of extra money. That’s because they bought a SuperLotto Plus ticket for the Saturday, January 3 draw, and it has all the winning numbers except the Mega. That lucky ticket is worth $31,315, according to the California Lottery. The one-dollar SuperLotto Plus ticket was purchased […]

Sunday, January 4, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 4, 2026

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State investigators reviewing two officer-involved shootings in Southland

OIS Investigations Two officer-involved shootings last month on New Year’s Eve are under investigation by the California Department of Justice. On Friday, January 2, State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the review of the Southland shootings in a press release. The first incident reportedly occurred in a parking lot on Foothill Boulevard in Fontana at around 1:36 pm on […]