California

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Medicare costs rising in CA and across the country

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   The federal government just announced 2026 Medicare cost increases. Medicare Part B premiums are going up almost 9.7%, or about $18 a month, which will eat up part of next year’s annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. In addition, the deductible for a hospital admission under Medicare Part […]
Sunday, November 16, 2025

SuperLotto Plus ticket worth nearly $27,000 sold in San Fernando Valley

A rainy Saturday proved to be very lucky for someone who bought a SuperLotto Plus ticket in the central San Fernando Valley.  That person is holding a ticket with five of the winning numbers for last night’s draw. The ticket is worth $26,973, according to the California Lottery.  It was purchased at 7-Eleven, 9526 Sepulveda Blvd, in North Hills, and […]
Saturday, November 15, 2025

Trump’s DOJ sues to block Proposition 50

The Yes on Proposition 50 campaign won a massive victory at the ballot box earlier this month on Tuesday, November 4, during the Statewide Special Election. The controversial temporary California congressional redistricting measure won more than 64% of the vote, but its toughest battle may lie ahead in the legal fight. Last week, Trump’s Department of Justice joined a lawsuit […]
Monday, November 10, 2025

CA food banks see surge as federal shutdown continues

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Food banks across California are seeing a big surge in demand and are tapping emergency supplies as the government shutdown continues. The shutdown threatens future funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is distributed through CalFresh in the Golden State. Debbie Espinosa, president and CEO of FIND Food Bank in […]
Sunday, November 9, 2025

Proposition 50 wins overwhelming approval from voters but Republicans file legal challenge

  The controversial congressional redistricting measure, Proposition 50, won an overwhelming victory in the Statewide Special Election last Tuesday, but some of its opponents are not accepting defeat. A redistricting map with new U.S. House boundaries, drawn up by state Democratic leaders, gives Democrats the advantage in five additional districts. The map is temporary and would be implemented only through […]
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Highlights of the Dodgers’ victory celebration of World Series 2025 win

Thousands of jubilant fans attended the celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series 2025 win in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, November 2025. The fans, the players, and the Dodgers organization were all still on a high after the team’s incredible win in game 7 last Saturday. It was history-making. The first time in 25 years that a team […]
Sunday, November 2, 2025

SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $30,000 sold in Southland

  Someone in the Southland bought a lucky SuperLotto Plus ticket for last night’s draw. That ticket missed the jackpot by one number; however, it did hit five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega. That ticket is worth $30,238, according to the California Lottery. That hot money ticket was sold at Cherri’s Donuts, 10017 Orr and Day Road, […]
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 […]