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Monday, July 15, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, July 15, 2024

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Several groups issue warnings about controversial Project 2025

Eric Galatas, reporter/producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Civil rights groups are sounding the alarm about potential threats to American democracy posed by Project 2025, a roadmap created by The Heritage Foundation for the next Republican president. The 900 page document calls for dismantling key protections against discrimination, access to reproductive health care, and more. […]

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 9, 2024

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Black women’s equal pay day is today

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, and at 11 a.m. PT, advocates hope to get the topic trending with a “social media storm.” The wage gap is stark. Black women working full-time, year-round, make 69 cents for every dollar made by non-Hispanic white men. The […]

Thursday, June 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 27, 2024

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Los Angeles City Council demands investigation into Burbank Police homeless man controversy

More fallout from that controversial video showing two Burbank police officers interacting with a distressed homeless man. Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian released the video earlier this month and accused the Burbank cops of “dumping” the homeless man near his office on a North Hollywood street. “We have known for years that neighboring cities were dumping unhoused people […]

Saturday, June 22, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, June 22, 2024

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More warnings of threats to US democracy

By Alex Gonzalez, producer/reporter, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Recently, the Arizona Court of Appeals dismissed a case to decertify the results of the 2022 general election. It was brought by Republican Arizona attorney general candidate Abraham Hamadeh, Republican Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby, and an independent voter. The 2024 presidential election is highly […]

Monday, June 10, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 10, 2024

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Burbank Library Services Director resigns amid controversy

Burbank Library Services Director Elizabeth Goldman is stepping down. The city announced Goldman’s resignation in a press release last Thursday, June 6. Goldman’s departure comes at a time of major concerns and complaints about the security at the city’s three library branches. In the press release Goldman is given credit for being instrumental in modernizing the city’s library system, improving […]

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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Hovanes Tonoyan announces run for Burbank City Council

NEWS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – (MAY 31, 2024) – Lifelong resident Hovanes Tonoyan today announces his campaign for Burbank City Council. The only Millennial candidate at age 28, Tonoyan eyes transforming Burbank into the next mecca of entrepreneurship and innovation, leveraging the momentum of local grassroots interest groups and private-public partnerships throughout the community. Background: “I’m as true a […]

Friday, May 3, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, May 3, 2024

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The popular destination San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is expanding

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Conservation groups, tribes and community organizers are praising President Joe Biden’s decision Thursday to expand two national monuments in California. Together, the monuments will gain about 120,000 acres. The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is 90 minutes northwest of Sacramento and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument lies just east of Los […]

Monday, April 29, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, April 29, 2024

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Several major grocery store retailers accused of price gouging

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Consumer groups are accusing major grocery retailers – like Amazon, Kroger and Walmart – of price gouging, both during and after the pandemic. The allegation of corporate greed comes after a new report from the Federal Trade Commission found profits for grocery chains jumped sharply, at […]

Thursday, April 25, 2024

By Public News Service Thursday, April 25, 2024

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New federal rules offer passengers more protection from airline mishaps

By Mike Moen Reporter/Producer, Wisconsin News Connection , a bureau of Public News Service. Air travelers could face fewer obstacles in securing a refund if their flight is canceled or changed under new federal rules announced Wednesday. The moves are being praised by watchdog groups. The Department of Transportation said airlines are now required to promptly provide passengers with […]