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Sunday, March 23, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, March 23, 2025

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How to protect your home from wildfires

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As Los Angeles starts to recover from the firestorm, people are looking for ways to harden their homes against future mega-blazes. Experts said the massive destruction from the Palisades and Eaton fires has some people discouraged, thinking there is nothing they can do to defend their […]

Sunday, March 9, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, March 9, 2025

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Concern growing over LA wildfire contamination in some children’s play areas

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Concerned parents are pushing the authorities to help parks and daycares remove sand from sandboxes contaminated with ash after the Los Angeles fires last January. The City of Pasadena sent crews to remove the top two inches of sand from sandboxes in local parks. Los Angeles County recommended the […]

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 […]

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. […]

Sunday, January 19, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 19, 2025

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Red flag warnings and wildfire update

The City of Burbank is urging everyone to be on the alert as strong wind conditions return starting tomorrow. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, through 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Weather watchers predict Santa Ana winds will increase tomorrow, bringing the threat of damaging winds gusting from 60 to […]

Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Anti-hunger groups tackle increased need during wildfire disaster

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Food donations are pouring in to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, to the point donors are being asked to hold off a bit so it can all be distributed. Antihunger advocates cautioned there are still hidden needs, because many people who did not directly lose […]

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 […]