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Monday, November 18, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 18, 2024

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Tainted organic carrots linked to one death in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two local cases of E. coli linked to organic carrots. The investigation is associated with a multistate outbreak linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole-bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. According to a news release, one local case related to this outbreak resulted in the […]

Friday, October 4, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 4, 2024

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Los Angeles County officials investigating fifth local case of dengue

Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a new case of dengue. This is the fifth case of dengue in the county reported by officials this year. Also, the case apparently is not related to the previous cases. The latest appeared in a resident of El Monte. Like the other cases, the new victim had no travel to areas where […]

Friday, October 4, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, October 4, 2024

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National food regulations under scrutiny after listeria outbreak

Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A recent foodborne illness outbreak linked to deli meats is spotlighting how these foods are regulated. The listeria outbreak in Boar’s Head products has led to 10 deaths and at least 59 people sickened across the country. Jovana Kovacevic, associate professor of food science and technology […]

Saturday, September 28, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, September 28, 2024

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Governor Newsom signs bill to eliminate most medical debt from CA credit reports

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Starting in January, medical debt will no longer count against millions of Californians’ credit scores thanks to a bill signed recently by Governor Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 1061 will ban almost all medical debt from showing up on people’s credit reports. Jenn Engstrom, state director for the […]

Saturday, July 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 27, 2024

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Burbank Police seeking information on grand theft suspect

Burbank Police are on the hunt for a grand theft suspect who reportedly carried out a phone scam. The victim lost a lot of money because he mistakenly believed he was purchasing a well-known computer anti-virus software from a legitimate source. However, that was not the case. In a news release this week, the BPD revealed details of the scam, […]

Friday, July 19, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, July 19, 2024

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CA workers encouraged to know their rights for hot days

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California shattered heat records left and right this month and temperatures are forecast to be 10 degrees above normal for several days. Therefore, the state wants to remind workers of their right to shade, free cold water, and rest breaks. Also, employers are required to train […]

Monday, July 8, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, July 8, 2024

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Home cooling tips for the hot summer days

By Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer for Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The West Coast is experiencing its first major heat event of the summer. However, some simple tips can help you keep your home cooler. Most of California and Oregon were under a heat advisory over the long holiday weekend. With summer just starting, Cameron […]

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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How to stay safe during a California heat wave

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This year, the 4th of July weekend arrives with an extreme heat advisory in California, with triple-digit temperatures in many inland areas well into next week. So, public health experts are asking people to take extra precautions to stay safe. Anyone is susceptible to heat-related […]

Sunday, June 30, 2024

By Public News Service Sunday, June 30, 2024

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Watch out for summertime scams

By Edwin J. Viera, producer/reporter, Connecticut News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Amid the fun in the sun, residents everywhere should be on the alert for summertime scams. Fake utility workers Utility company impostor scams are prominent this time of year. Scammers might pose as utility company employees offering a home energy audit. Homeowners are asked […]