Tuesday, January 6, 2026
2026 Laws Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. New California laws going into effect in 2026 are intended to bring positive change to schools on a range of issues. One bill requires schools to notify parents when immigration officers come onto a campus. Another prohibits the disclosure of student or parent data without the family’s consent […]
Sunday, January 4, 2026
2026 Health Resolutions (StatePoint)The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: • Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious. • Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing and […]
Monday, December 29, 2025
Consumer Alert from FTC Need better credit to do things like get a loan, buy a car, or rent an apartment? There are things you can do, but don’t believe a credit repair company that promises to remove accurate and up-to-date information. Also, avoid companies that tell you to knowingly file a false identity theft report — that’s a […]
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Tech Support Scams (StatePoint) Ever received an unexpected alert by text or email claiming there is a problem with your computer that the sender needs your help to fix? That could very well have been a tech support scam. Tech Support Scam Tactics The scammer impersonates an expert who may have more technical knowledge than you and pretends […]
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Health Alert December 5, 2025 NR25-023 State advises public not to forage for wild mushrooms during this high-risk season What You Need to Know: An outbreak of serious illness associated with eating foraged wild mushrooms has been reported. CDPH is urging individuals to avoid foraging for and eating wild mushrooms while risk of amatoxin poisoning is high. SACRAMENTO – The […]
Friday, November 14, 2025
Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This Saturday is “America Recycles Day” and the nonprofit PaintCare is making it free and easy to get rid of the leftover paint in your garage or shed. According to the Product Stewardship Institute, 10% of the U.S. house paint purchased each year, about 80 million gallons, goes unused. […]
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet is set to appear in court later this month. On Thursday, October 2, the Burbank Police announced a felony charge had been filed against Tabet as a result of their investigation into an alleged embezzlement of government funds at Burbank Unified School District. Last June, Burbank Police were contacted by district officials regarding […]
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Burbank Unified School District has released details of its search for a replacement for ex-school board member, Charlene Tabet.. Below is the recent email message about the school board vacancy sent out by Interim Superintendent Oscar Macias last Friday, September 19. Dear Burbank Unified Community, We are writing to inform you that a vacancy has occurred […]
Friday, September 12, 2025
Former Burbank School Board member Charlene Tabet continues to be a hot topic. After weeks of silence, Tabet finally responded to the contract controversy swirling around her. Recently, Tabet has been the subject of numerous comments on social media, letters to the editor, and a petition demanding her resignation, which collected nearly 800 signatures. Tabet’s response to the controversy […]
