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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, 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

Sunday, February 9, 2025

By Guest Contributor Sunday, February 9, 2025

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City of Burbank issues scam alert

Monday, January 20, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2025

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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it.… — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 20, 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Once homeless Los Angeles dog now a children’s book star

Chrystal Blair, producer, Missouri News service, a bureau of Public News Service. A Missouri-based therapy dog has an inspiring journey that began as a homeless stray on the streets of Los Angeles. Olive, a ten-pound poodle mix, is now the lead character in a new children’s book, “Olive, She’s All Love.” She was rescued by Brandon McMillan, host […]

Monday, November 25, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, November 25, 2024

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CA community colleges lose millions to financial aid fraud

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Glitches last winter with federal student aid forms, known as the FAFSA, led the feds to temporarily relax document verification standards – creating fertile ground for bad actors seeking to defraud California colleges. State data first reported by EdSource show that fraudsters have stolen more than $7.5 million […]

Friday, November 15, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, November 15, 2024

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CA undocumented student groups worry about incoming Trump administration

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As President-elect Donald Trump announces immigration hard-liners as his deputy chief of staff and border czar this week, groups supporting undocumented college students in California are vowing to stand up for people’s rights. Golden State colleges serve 83,000 undocumented students, according to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal. […]