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Saturday, May 30, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 30, 2026

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Democrat Xavier Becerra extends his lead in the newest CA gov poll

Politics/CA Gov Race— Undecided voters in California are making their choice. According to the newest Emerson College /Inside California Politics poll, many of them are supporting Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. The Emerson College final poll before the June 2 primary, shows Xavier Becerra (D) out front with 28%, not far behind Tom Steyer (D) with 22%, Steve Hilton (R) […]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Security concerns in Muslim communities after deadly shooting in San Diego

Crime/Deadly Shooting— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Muslim community leaders and police are looking at ways to increase security around mosques and Islamic schools across California after a deadly shooting on Monday, May 18, at the Islamic Center of San Diego. The shooting killed three people and wounded a gardener. […]

Sunday, May 17, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2026

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A new poll shows a new leader in the race for CA governor

Polls/CA Gov Race— The race for California governor has turned into a dramatic horse race. Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra is staging a come-from-behind sprint to the finish. Once lingering at 10% or below, Becerra has surged to the head of the pack in the new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll. In the poll […]

Monday, May 11, 2026

By Guest Contributor Monday, May 11, 2026

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Time running out to register to vote in upcoming June 2 statewide primary

Statewide Primary/Register to vote deadline — Statewide Direct Primary Election Deadline to Register to Vote is May 18. The City Clerk’s Office would like to remind residents that the last day to register to vote in the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is Monday, May 18. Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office and at Burbank Libraries. […]

Sunday, May 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2026

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General Motors agrees to pay $12.5 million penalty in a breach of privacy settlement

Settlement/GM— In a victory for consumers, General Motors has agreed to a settlement that includes a $12.5 million penalty for selling drivers’ data. State officials announced the settlement last Friday. “General Motors sold the data of California drivers without their knowledge or consent and despite numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so. This trove of information included […]

Thursday, May 7, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, May 7, 2026

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To avoid stroke risk CA women told it’s okay to slow down

Health/Stroke Awareness— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. During National Stroke Awareness Month in May, California women are urged to know an important acronym. B.E.F.A.S.T. stands for balance loss, eye or vision changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911. Other symptoms include unexplained dizziness and severe headache. […]

Saturday, May 2, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 2, 2026

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Spirit Airlines grounded

Business/Spirit Airlines— The budget-friendly airlines with the bright yellow planes is no longer flying the friendly skies. Spirit Airlines was grounded by financial struggles that finally became too much to overcome. Last night, the rumors became fact, as the airlines began canceling flights and shutting down. Frustatrating ticketholders at Hollywood Burbank, LAX, and other airports. Spirit Airlines posted an explanation […]

Friday, May 1, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, May 1, 2026

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May Day demonstrations in CA and across US

USA/May Day— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Today is May Day – also known as International Workers’ Day – and this year, gatherings in California and across the United States will call for immigration reform and policies that improve affordability and defend democracy. Union organizers are calling out cuts under the Department […]

Saturday, April 25, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, April 25, 2026

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The effects of plastic pollution on CA’s marine life

Honoring Earth Day— By Roz Brown, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals along the California coast can suffer and even die after ingesting plastic, and the lethal quantity is less than you might think. Erin Murphy, manager of ocean plastics research for the Ocean Conservancy, said it is […]