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Sunday, March 16, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 16, 2025

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Former Rep. Katie Porter joins race for CA governor

Former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter is back on the campaign trail. Last Tuesday, Porter officially announced her candidacy for California governor in 2026. Porter joins a crowded field of candidates that include former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, wealthy Southland entrepreneur Stephen Cloobeck, former State Controller Betty Yee, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, State […]

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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New research shows mass deportations hurt US economy

Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer/reporter, Illinois News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. As nationwide deportation efforts continue, new research examined the labor market of a past president to help forecast what could happen if President Donald Trump follows through on his plans. The Obama administration deported more than 3 million people. Trump says he wants to deport more to increase jobs for […]

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 […]

Monday, March 3, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, March 3, 2025

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Taking precautions at anti-Trump protests

Edwin J. Viera, producer/reporter, New York News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s actions and policies are erupting from the West Coast to the East Coast. As New Yorkers protest the Trump administration, some groups are advising best practices for protesting. State and national protests are occurring against GOP budget cuts and mass firings of […]

Saturday, March 1, 2025

By Guest Contributor Saturday, March 1, 2025

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City of Burbank announces new police chief

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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SoCal landlord and a real estate agent charged with price gouging fire victim

A SoCal landlord and a real estate agent are facing charges of price gouging a wildfire victim. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the charges yesterday following an investigation. The victim reportedly was forced to evacuate due to the Eaton Fire last month. Following that deadly fire and the one in the Palisades, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency order […]

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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Nationwide anti-Trump demonstrators march on Presidents Day

Mike Moen, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. From coast to coast, President’s Day was used to sound the alarm over actions by the Trump administration. The 50501 Movement is a grassroots effort where organizers connect online to schedule peaceful protests in all states. Monday marked the second nationwide group of rallies since President Donald […]

Sunday, February 16, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 16, 2025

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Tesla sales dropping and owners ditching the vehicles over Musk

Tesla sales and image are in some serious trouble. The culprit is apparently the billionaire CEO of the brand and US government tinkerer Elon Musk. Twitter/X, which Musk owns, is a buzz with posts and comments about entertainer Sheryl Crow posting on Instagram that she sold her Tesla and donated the money to NPR as a protest against Musk. Crow […]

Monday, February 10, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, February 10, 2025

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Hate crimes still a problem in California

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. State data show that hate-crime reports almost doubled between 2019 and 2023 – so the Civil Rights Division is promoting its new CA vs Hate hotline. Since its launch in May 2023, the hotline has received more than 1,000 reports of hate incidents, but almost none […]