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Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Time to book back-to-school wellness exams for kids

USA/Back -to-School— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. School will be back in session for students in Nevada and SoCal in a few weeks. So now is a good time to schedule a wellness check. A pediatrician will make sure a child is hitting growth and developmental goals and is up […]

Friday, July 24, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 24, 2026

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LeBron James headed to the Philadelphia 76ers

Sports/LeBron James— William Shakespeare wrote, “parting is such sweet sorrow.” That is definitely the case with LeBron James’ decision not to finish out his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron gave the purple and gold eight incredible years. Sweet. However, about a month ago, James, through his agent, disclosed he would not be a Laker next season, but […]

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Heat wave bakes SoCal and ignites dangerous temperatures

Weather/SoCal Heat Wave— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This week is the hottest of the year in SoCal so far, and health experts are cautioning residents to limit outdoor activity, seek shade, and drink plenty of water to protect themselves. Temperatures in the Southern California desert are expected to approach […]

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Mega Millions ticket sold in Southland worth at least $7.3 million

Lottery/Mega Millions— No one scored the Mega Millions jackpot last night, but a Southland ticket holder came pretty close. A ticket sold in a Palmdale gas station and mini mart at 2680 East Palmdale Blvd matched five of the winning numbers, but missed the Mega. That ticket has a base value of $3,663,321, but because it included a multiplier of […]

Sunday, July 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Two Southland lottery ticketholders win nearly $19,000 each

Lottery/Super Lotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot from last night’s draw went unclaimed, but two local ticketholders did win a bundle. The lucky players are holding tickets with five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega Ball. The California Lottery says each of those tickets is worth $18,952. Not a bad investment on a SuperLotto Plus ticket that […]

Sunday, July 19, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 19, 2026

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CA launches “One Less Spark” campaign to prevent wildfires

CA/Wildfires Prevention— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Every Californian has a role to play in preventing wildfires and experts have some tips on how to avoid accidentally sparking a blaze. Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the “One Less Spark” campaign last week. Brent Pascua, a battalion chief for Cal Fire, said […]

Friday, July 17, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 17, 2026

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SuperLotto Plus ticket worth over $37,000 sold in SoCal

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot has climbed to at least $38 million. Meanwhile, a ticket from last Wednesday’s draw is giving someone reason to whoop it up this weekend. The ticket missed hitting the jackpot by one number -the Mega. The California Lottery says it’s worth $37,705. The lucky ticket was sold at the ABC Market & Deli, […]

Friday, July 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 10, 2026

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Unclaimed life insurance scams on the rise

SCAMS/Unclaimed Life Insurance— Unclaimed life insurance scams are making a comeback. Sadly, new victims are falling for the fraud. Some of them have reported the scam to the Federal Trade Commission. Here’s how the latest version works. The scammers impersonate lawyers. They send out random snail mail letters claiming one of their clients, with your last name, just died and […]

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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New study finds big trucks and SUVs contribute to pedestrian deaths

USA/Pedestrian Deaths— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service Big trucks and SUVs are contributing to a sharp rise in pedestrian deaths, which have increased 75% since 2009 in California and nationwide, according to a new investigation from The New York Times. The Times found that about 3,000 pedestrians who were killed between […]