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Thursday, March 20, 2025
By Public News Service Thursday, March 20, 2025
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cuts put Americans at risk

  Eric Galatas, producer/reporter, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Americans with low bank balances would be on the hook for an extra $225 a year if Congress voted to roll back a new rule that would cap overdraft fees to $5. Some of these fees had been as high as $35. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, […]
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Friday, February 28, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, February 28, 2025
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Scams related to recent LA wildfires surging

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Scams are rising in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, according to a warning on social media from the Pasadena Police Department – so experts have some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. There have been reports of people pretending to be fire victims, approaching shoppers […]
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Monday, February 24, 2025
By Public News Service Monday, February 24, 2025
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You can get the “wintertime blues” even in sunny SoCal

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Sunny California days in the winter are not unusual. They can lift your spirits, but that is not true for some. Studies show that about 40% of Americans report feeling the wintertime blues now and then.  While about 2% to 3% experience a more severe seasonal […]
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Friday, February 21, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, February 21, 2025
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Public health experts warn about pollution from burned plastics in wildfires

      Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   After thousands of homes and businesses burned in the Los Angeles fires, public health doctors are warning about the toxic pollution from plastics used in construction. Many building materials are made from plastics, including flooring and carpeting, floor sealants, siding, insulation, paints, and plumbing. […]
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
By Public News Service Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Don’t let scammers ruin your Valentine’s Day

  Alex Gonzalez, producer/reporter, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and experts want to caution everyone to be careful with whom they are talking to online. The National Retail Federation estimated more than 50% of consumers will spend more than $27 billion on the holiday. Some will get caught up in online fraud […]
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Burbank issues warning about rental price gouging during emergencies

  The City of Burbank is urging residents to be on the alert for price gouging. The city sent out the alert message yesterday saying it has received “complaints and concerns regarding price gouging, specifically rental rate gouging” since the wildfire disaster began Tuesday, January 7, in the Southland. Also,  the governor’s office has issued an emergency declaration making it […]
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