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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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While you’re searching for summer travel deals scammers are looking for you

Travel/Summer Scams— Looking for a deal this summer, be careful, scammers are out to trick you out of your hard-earned money. While searching online for hotel and airfare discounts, keep an eye out for fake offers. “Scammers sometimes use paid ads and put their number alongside a well-known company’s name, or link to a website that only looks like it […]

Friday, June 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 19, 2026

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Juneteenth proclamation from CA Governor Gavin Newsom

Holidays/Juneteenth— Today is a holiday. For decades, African Americans (descendants of enslaved people in the US) have celebrated June 19 as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day. In 2021, then-President Joe Biden signed into law legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: […]

Thursday, June 18, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Grim financial forecast for Social Security

USA /Social Security Troubles— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The combined Social Security trust funds’ reserves will be depleted in late 2034, forcing automatic benefit cuts if nothing changes, according to a new report from the Social Security trustees. The program is not going broke, but it would be able to pay […]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Cuts to SNAP benefits hurt low-income CA families and local farmers

Food/SNAP Benefits Cuts— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. County leaders in California are speaking out against major federal cuts to SNAP, the food assistance program that helps low-income families buy groceries. Last summer, Republicans in Congress voted to tighten work requirements for SNAP recipients and shift up to 75% of administrative […]

Friday, June 12, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, June 12, 2026

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CA governor’s proposed budget makes harsh cuts to senior programs

CA/Proposed Budget Cuts— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Lawmakers in Sacramento are considering a range of cuts to programs that serve older Californians as budget negotiations draw to a close. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget revision would trim funds for in-home care. It would also make victims of elder abuse eligible […]

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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Some victims of home mortgage fraud get refunds

USA/Home Mortgage Fraud— Victims of a huge mortgage fraud scheme are getting refunds from a nearly $3 million settlement. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation joined with the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and stop the fraud. “This case shows what’s possible when state and federal partners work together with purpose to crack down on fraud, hold bad […]

Monday, June 8, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, June 8, 2026

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Fund for CA reproductive healthcare running low

CA/Healthcare— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A California fund created to expand access to abortion and other reproductive healthcare may have to shut down unless state lawmakers restore funding in the budget. Legislative leaders are in final budget negotiations ahead of a June 15 deadline to pass a balanced […]

Sunday, June 7, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, June 7, 2026

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Yosemite National Park hit by overcrowding and other problems

USA/Travel— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Visitors reported long lines, crowded trails, and parking problems at Yosemite National Park over Memorial Day weekend after the National Park Service ended its reservation system. Staff are having a hard time keeping up with the crowds after the Trump administration cut almost 25% of […]

Friday, June 5, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, June 5, 2026

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City of Burbank issues scam alert

Burbank/Scam Alert— Scam Alert: Fraudulent Emails Requesting Payment SCAM ALERT: Beware of fraudulent emails claiming to be from the City and requesting payment. Before responding to any email requesting payment, remember: Official City of Burbank email addresses always end in @burbankca.gov The City will never request wire transfers or credit card info via email. If you receive a suspicious email […]