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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Some victims of home mortgage fraud get refunds

USA/Home Mortgage Fraud— Victims of a huge mortgage fraud scheme are getting refunds from a nearly $3 million settlement. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation joined with the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and stop the fraud. “This case shows what’s possible when state and federal partners work together with purpose to crack down on fraud, hold bad […]
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Friday, June 5, 2026
By Guest Contributor Friday, June 5, 2026
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City of Burbank issues scam alert

Burbank/Scam Alert—       Scam Alert: Fraudulent Emails Requesting Payment SCAM ALERT: Beware of fraudulent emails claiming to be from the City and requesting payment. Before responding to any email requesting payment, remember: Official City of Burbank email addresses always end in @burbankca.gov The City will never request wire transfers or credit card info via email. If you receive a suspicious email […]
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
By Public News Service Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Security concerns in Muslim communities after deadly shooting in San Diego

Crime/Deadly Shooting—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Muslim community leaders and police are looking at ways to increase security around mosques and Islamic schools across California after a deadly shooting on Monday, May 18,  at the Islamic Center of San Diego. The shooting killed three people and wounded a gardener. […]
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Monday, April 27, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 27, 2026
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The top scams that started on social media and rake in millions of dollars

Scams/Social Media— Scamming consumers on social media is popular and profitable for fraudsters. In new data from the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 30% of victims who reported losing money in 2025 say the scam started on social media. Those losses are staggering, $2.1 billion. That’s higher than any other form of contact and eight times higher than it was in […]
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Friday, April 24, 2026
By Guest Contributor Friday, April 24, 2026
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LA County District Atty’s Office files charges against Burbank stabbing suspect

Burbank/Stabbing Suspect Charged— April 23, 2026: Man Charged With Murder in Stabbing That Killed Burbank Schoolteacher, Seriously Injured Daughter – News Release   BURBANK, Calif. — A 30-year-old man was charged today with murder in the stabbing of first-grade teacher Arti Varma, 59, and the attempted murder of her 25-year-old daughter, Meera Varma, at their home in Burbank. “Arti Varma […]
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Suspect arrested in vicious attack on two women in Burbank

Burbank/Suspect In Custody— A suspect is in custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Burbank teacher and seriously wounding her daughter early yesterday morning. Burbank Police say officers responded to the victims’ home in the 2800 block of North Brighton Street at around 6 am. Two adult female victims were discovered inside, suffering from stab wounds. 59-year-old Arti […]
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