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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, 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, 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, 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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Monday, December 30, 2024
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By Public News Service Monday, December 30, 2024
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Warnings about end-of-the-year scams

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Many people in California are still expecting holiday packages this week and the U.S. Postal Service is warning customers not to fall for “smishing” scams. John Hyatt, strategic communication specialist for the United States Postal Service, said smishing is the practice of sending fake text messages to […]
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Saturday, December 28, 2024
By Public News Service Saturday, December 28, 2024
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Look out for dangerous flaws in holiday toys

Terri Dee, producer, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   The National Retail Federation expects people will spend nearly $989 billion by the end of the year on holiday shopping, but the costs cannot compare to the injuries or deaths caused by unknowingly buying a faulty product. Many children’s toys are manufactured in countries like China and […]
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