California

Friday, October 31, 2025

Tips for getting the best results during open enrollment for health insurance plans

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Many Californians are narrowing their choices of health insurance plans, just in time for open enrollment, and experts offer recommendations to help avoid missteps. A new survey shows 43% of people say they regret a health care decision they made after being misled by inaccurate information. Dr. Rhonda […]
Thursday, October 30, 2025

New polls show how voters feel about Prop. 50, CA governor’s race, and potential presidential candidates

The statewide special election is next Tuesday, November 4, and Proposition 50 appears headed for a major victory. In the latest Emerson College Poll, 57% of California voters said they plan to vote for the proposition, 37% turned thumbs down on it, and only 6% remained undecided.  Proposition 50 would temporarily redraw some state congressional districts to give Democrats a […]
Sunday, October 26, 2025

SuperLotto Plus winning tickets sold in Burbank, Escondido, and Santa Cruz

No ticket hit the SuperLotto Plus jackpot last night, but three came pretty close. One of them was sold in the Media City. The lucky tickets had five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega, according to the California Lottery.  The Burbank ticket was purchased at U M Liquor, 401 North Victory Blvd.  The other hot tickets were sold […]
Tuesday, October 14, 2025

‘No Kings’ rallies planned in CA and nationwide by anti-Trump protesters

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Hundreds of thousands of protesters across California are expected for “No Kings” rallies in at least 258 local communities this Saturday. More than 2,400 events are planned nationwide. The protests are pushing back against an array of Trump administration policies, from immigration raids to cuts to social […]
Sunday, October 12, 2025

SuperLotto Plus ticket bought in Southland hits $50 million jackpot

Someone in the Southland today is rolling in some serious money. That person bought a SuperLotto Plus ticket for last night’s draw, and it hit the jackpot! The hot ticket is worth $50 million, according to the California Lottery. The ticket was purchased in Los Angeles County in the City of Westlake Village. The lucky retailer is Village Spirit Shoppe […]
Monday, September 29, 2025

CA special election sample ballots are being mailed out to voters

Sample ballots for the November 4 Statewide Special Election are in the mail. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office announced last week that the mailing process had begun. The sample ballot is being sent out to all registered voters in the county. The only measure on that ballot is Proposition 50, which makes temporary changes to congressional districts. Recent […]
Sunday, September 28, 2025

Trump’s DOJ files lawsuit against California over voter information

The Golden State is facing a lawsuit from the Department of Justice for not giving up certain voter information.. On September 25, the DOJ announced a lawsuit against California, as well as Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, for failing to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request. “Clean voter rolls are the foundation of free and […]
Friday, September 26, 2025

Watch out for deceptive Medicare offers

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Experts on Medicare are warning of an onslaught of deceptive ads targeting older adults, as many prepare for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period. Californians are getting lots of calls and postcards for Medicare Advantage plans. Many promise incentives, such as gift cards, or offer benefits […]
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Polls show Californians supporting controversial redistricting plan

  The majority of Californians say they support Proposition 50, the controversial redistricting plan. The measure is on the upcoming November 4 special election ballot, and it would temporarily change the congressional district map, giving the advantage to Democrats. The proposition took shape after President Donald Trump demanded that the Texas legislature change its congressional district lines in favor of […]