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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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A campaign to speed up the ballot count in California elections

California/Elections— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Sometimes it takes days and even weeks to call an election in the Golden State, mostly because it takes time to count tens of millions of mail-in ballots. The California Voter Foundation just published a list of ways to speed up the process. Mail-in ballots […]

Monday, August 3, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 3, 2026

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A shake-up in the race for Burbank City Council

Burbank/Politics— A shocking development in Burbank politics. Vice Mayor Zizette Mullins is not running for re-election. Mullins made the surprise announcement yesterday on Facebook. She wrote, “Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. After much reflection, I am writing to share a bittersweet update with you all: I have decided not to seek […]

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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The battle over the upcoming November elections is intensifying

USA/Midterm Elections 2026— By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Since January, President Donald Trump has used federal law enforcement to raid election facilities to seize ballots and voting machines, all while continuing to cast doubt on the integrity of elections across the nation. Democracy watchdog groups are warning that the administration is setting the […]

Monday, June 29, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 29, 2026

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The US Supreme Court issues a ruling on mail-in ballots

US Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots— The US Supreme Court took the steam out of President Trump’s attempt to derail mail-in ballots before the midterm elections this fall. The high court handed down a ruling today upholding states’ rights to count mail ballots as long as they are postmarked by Election Day and received within a period established […]

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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The June 2 primary election is underway–time to get those mail-in ballots out

CA/Election Day— If you are one of those procrastinating voters still holding onto a mail-in ballot, you have to make some decisions today. First, mark your ballot and seal it in the return envelope. Don’t forget to sign your name and put the date on the backside of that envelope. Next, you can still mail in your ballot, but […]

Saturday, May 30, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 30, 2026

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Democrat Xavier Becerra extends his lead in the newest CA gov poll

Politics/CA Gov Race— Undecided voters in California are making their choice. According to the newest Emerson College /Inside California Politics poll, many of them are supporting Democrat Xavier Becerra for governor. The Emerson College final poll before the June 2 primary, shows Xavier Becerra (D) out front with 28%, not far behind Tom Steyer (D) with 22%, Steve Hilton (R) […]

Saturday, May 23, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Vote centers open throughout Los Angeles County today

Southland/Vote Centers— Voters in Los Angeles County can now cast their ballots in person for the June 2 primary election. More than 120 vote centers opened in the county today, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. One of those vote centers is at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 West Magnolia Blvd, in Burbank. The centers […]

Sunday, May 17, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2026

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A new poll shows a new leader in the race for CA governor

Polls/CA Gov Race— The race for California governor has turned into a dramatic horse race. Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra is staging a come-from-behind sprint to the finish. Once lingering at 10% or below, Becerra has surged to the head of the pack in the new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll. In the poll […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Not only is your vote your voice, it may help you live longer

Voting/Health Benefits— By Nadia Ramlagan, producer, Ohio News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new study links voting across the political spectrum to longer life among older adults. The study looked at data tracking Americans’ voting behavior and official National Death Index records. The findings indicated voters were 45% less likely to die following the 2008 election. […]