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Friday, March 21, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, March 21, 2025
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Trump’s actions against US Dept of Education increase concerns over student loans

  Mike Moen, producer/reporter, United States News Service, Public News Service.     Student loans are among the areas overseen by the U.S. Department of Education. Since President Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to gut the agency, questions are mounting about the fate of loan services. The president signed an order Thursday he said begins the process of dismantling […]
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Friday, March 7, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, March 7, 2025
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Educators sue to block Trump anti-DEI policy

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   The American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association are suing the Trump administration over a threat of funding cuts and investigations of schools that integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their policies or lessons. The letter schools received purports to reinforce anti-discrimination laws – but casts efforts to […]
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Public News Service Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Hundreds march in Sacramento for more education funding

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Several hundred protesters marched to the Capitol building in Sacramento on Tuesday, calling for better funding for education. The event was part of a nationwide day of action sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers. Stephanie Luna, an East Los Angeles Community College student, said she supports Assembly […]
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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 […]
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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/reporter, 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/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. […]
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Monday, February 17, 2025
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 17, 2025
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Mega Millions ticket for almost $1.5 million sold in the Southland

A Mega Millions ticket sold in the Southland is one sweet and rich Valentine’s Day treat. The ticket had all the winning numbers for the February 14 draw except for the Mega Ball. The ticket is worth $1,499,864!! Someone purchased that ticket at Stater Bros grocery market at 78-630 Highway 111 in La Quinta, a desert town in Riverside County. […]
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