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Thursday, August 13, 2026

By Guest Contributor Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Growing concern about pneumococcal pneumonia

Health/Pneumococcal Pneumonia— (StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious illness caused by bacteria called pneumococcus. The illness can disrupt a person’s life for weeks, and when severe, can result in hospitalization. In fact, an estimated 225,000 adults are hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia each year in the United States. The American Lung Association, in partnership with Pfizer, is educating people […]

Monday, August 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 10, 2026

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Measles exposure warning for Universal Studios Hollywood

Health/Measles— Los Angeles County Health Officials are warning the public about a person who was infected with Measles while visiting a popular entertainment amusement park in Universal City. The case was investigated recently by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The investigation concluded the infected person was at Universal Studios Hollywood Sunday, July 26, 2026, for several hours– […]

Saturday, August 8, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, August 8, 2026

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Hot temperatures this weekend, and some beach warnings

Southland/Beaches— Hot and humid weather conditions this weekend. There are heat warnings and advisories as well. Big crowds hdeaded to the beaches for some relief. However, there are warning for some coastal areas from the Los Angeles County Department of Health. For Immediate Release: August 07, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los […]

Monday, August 3, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, August 3, 2026

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From wildfires to heat waves helping victims get through CA disasters

CA/Disaster Assistance— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California is regularly beset with disasters, natural and otherwise, which can take an emotional toll. This year alone, the Golden State has battled more than 4,000 wildfires, struggled through record heat waves and more. Lisa Pion-Berlin, president and CEO of Parents Anonymous, which runs […]

Saturday, July 25, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, July 25, 2026

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Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health issues beach warnings

Southland/Beach Warnings— July 23, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: The warning […]

Friday, July 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 10, 2026

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Unclaimed life insurance scams on the rise

SCAMS/Unclaimed Life Insurance— Unclaimed life insurance scams are making a comeback. Sadly, new victims are falling for the fraud. Some of them have reported the scam to the Federal Trade Commission. Here’s how the latest version works. The scammers impersonate lawyers. They send out random snail mail letters claiming one of their clients, with your last name, just died and […]

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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New study finds big trucks and SUVs contribute to pedestrian deaths

USA/Pedestrian Deaths— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service Big trucks and SUVs are contributing to a sharp rise in pedestrian deaths, which have increased 75% since 2009 in California and nationwide, according to a new investigation from The New York Times. The Times found that about 3,000 pedestrians who were killed between […]

Sunday, July 5, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 5, 2026

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Children face hidden dangers in extreme heat

USA/Heat Warnings- By Chrystal Blair, producer, Michigan News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Dangerous heat grips the East Coast and parts of the Midwest over the long Fourth of July weekend. Also, hotter temperatures are expected in California and the Southwest in the coming days. Health officials are reminding residents to check on older adults. However, […]

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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While you’re searching for summer travel deals scammers are looking for you

Travel/Summer Scams— Looking for a deal this summer, be careful, scammers are out to trick you out of your hard-earned money. While searching online for hotel and airfare discounts, keep an eye out for fake offers. “Scammers sometimes use paid ads and put their number alongside a well-known company’s name, or link to a website that only looks like it […]