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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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Hundreds march in Sacramento for more education funding

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Several hundred protesters marched to the Capitol building in Sacramento on Tuesday, calling for better funding for education. The event was part of a nationwide day of action sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers. Stephanie Luna, an East Los Angeles Community College student, said she supports Assembly […]

Sunday, February 23, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 23, 2025

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $230 million

The Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs. No ticket came up with the six winning numbers in last night’s draw. The Saturday, February 22, lucky numbers are 7, 18, 22, 50, 65, and the Powerball 15. The jackpot rolled over to $230 million. The next draw is tomorrow, Monday, February 24. Meanwhile, the California Lottery reported several SoCal Scratchers […]

Monday, February 17, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 17, 2025

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Mega Millions ticket for almost $1.5 million sold in the Southland

A Mega Millions ticket sold in the Southland is one sweet and rich Valentine’s Day treat. The ticket had all the winning numbers for the February 14 draw except for the Mega Ball. The ticket is worth $1,499,864!! Someone purchased that ticket at Stater Bros grocery market at 78-630 Highway 111 in La Quinta, a desert town in Riverside County. […]

Monday, February 10, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, February 10, 2025

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Hate crimes still a problem in California

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. State data show that hate-crime reports almost doubled between 2019 and 2023 – so the Civil Rights Division is promoting its new CA vs Hate hotline. Since its launch in May 2023, the hotline has received more than 1,000 reports of hate incidents, but almost none […]

Sunday, February 9, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 9, 2025

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Federal judge blocks sensitive data grab by Musk’s DOGE

Another setback for President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Early Saturday, a federal judge blocked efforts by Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to plunder sensitive US Treasury Department data. It includes millions of Americans’ financial and personal information and a system that sends out trillions of dollars in payments for things like tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and veterans’ […]

Sunday, February 2, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, February 2, 2025

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Many Americans working two jobs or more to survive

Terri Dee, producer/reporter, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Americans working two jobs to help with living expenses and cover some extras has become the norm. The U.S. Census shows that 25% of Midwest women work multiple jobs within office and administration. Of men, 24% hold outside jobs in management. One study by MyPerfectResume found that […]

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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Conservation groups slam Trump’s executive order on CA water policy

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. President Donald Trump’s new executive order on California water policy is drawing criticism from many water conservation advocates. The order directs the feds to study ways to override state environmental protections and send more water from northern California down south. Water shortage not the problem Bruce Reznik, executive […]

Friday, January 24, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, January 24, 2025

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CA gives major tax break to oil companies

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A new report from the nonprofit The Climate Center has unearthed historical documents that show the big oil companies orchestrated a tax break that allows them to avoid paying an estimated $75 million to $146 million a year. The California Legislature adopted the so-called “Water’s Edge” tax […]

Friday, January 17, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, January 17, 2025

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CA Jewish and Muslim leaders praise Gaza ceasefire deal

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Leaders of California’s Jewish and Muslim communities say they’re relieved that Israel and Hamas have taken the first steps toward ending their brutal war in Gaza. In the first phase of the agreement, Hamas has agreed to release an initial batch of 33 hostages, and Israel will […]