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Saturday, November 9, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 9, 2024

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The transition to a new administration begins

Here’s a look back on some of the major moments of the past week. On Tuesday, November 5, Donald Trump won the presidency in a historic comeback. ICYMI – Watch Donald Trump’s Full Election Night Speech here: https://t.co/Yx2KmfPlzl pic.twitter.com/J7NBFjmc4o — CSPAN (@cspan) November 6, 2024 VP Harris: “We must accept the results of this election. Earlier […]

Monday, September 2, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 2, 2024

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Controversy deepens over alleged dumping of homeless man by two Burbank cops

Burbank Police Chief Michael Albanese responded last week to a controversial incident involving an alleged homeless man and two Burbank cops back on June 6, 2024. Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian claimed the incident was an example of homeless dumping in North Hollywood by the Burbank officers. Krekorian called a news conference to complain loudly about the incident […]

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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Report details price-gouging tactics by Big Pharma

Eric Galatas, reporter/producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. As advocacy groups take a victory lap for moving lawmakers to finally allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for ten widely used medicines, a new report detailed how the makers of those drugs have gouged billions of taxpayer and consumer dollars. Kyle Herrig, senior adviser for the […]

Thursday, August 15, 2024

By Guest Contributor Thursday, August 15, 2024

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Burbank City Council approves free rides for students

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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Kamala Harris locks down delegates needed to become Democratic Party nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris is another step closer to becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee for President. A survey put out by the Associate Press today shows Harris has the support of 1,976 delegates… the number needed to secure the nomination. The delegates will make their choice official at next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Tonight, I […]

Monday, July 22, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, July 22, 2024

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CA political analysts predict a close presidential race between Harris and Trump

By Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California political analysts predict the race for president will tighten since President Joe Biden has dropped out and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. If elected, Harris would be the first Black woman and first person of Asian descent to ascend to the highest office in the land. […]

Monday, July 22, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 22, 2024

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President Joe Biden announces he will not run for reelection

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July […]

Friday, July 19, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, July 19, 2024

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CA workers encouraged to know their rights for hot days

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California shattered heat records left and right this month and temperatures are forecast to be 10 degrees above normal for several days. Therefore, the state wants to remind workers of their right to shade, free cold water, and rest breaks. Also, employers are required to train […]

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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Toning down the rhetoric in the 2024 presidential race

Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Wisconsin News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee, and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is a focal point. Voters and academics also wonder how democracy is being defined amid turbulent political times. There have been calls from both parties to tone down the rhetoric […]