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Thursday, January 15, 2026

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Political climate making job search tougher for trans folks

Job Market Roz Brown, producer, 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, produce, 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, 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, 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 […]

Friday, January 2, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, January 2, 2026

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Thousands of Californians brace for higher medical insurance costs

Medical Costs Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. 2026 is here, and it brings a big jump in health-insurance premiums for almost 90% of the 1.9 million people on CoveredCA plans, now that the COVID-era enhanced subsidies to help pay those premiums have expired. The state has allocated $190 million to help people […]

Sunday, December 28, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 28, 2025

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Snoop Dogg’s biopic and 27 other projects get awards from the state

Film Production The state continues to try to put the brakes on runaway Hollywood production. Earlier this month, the governor’s office announced 28 films are receiving awards in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program , through the California Film Commission. Among them is a Long Beach-set biopic produced by hip-hop icon/entertainer Snoop […]