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Saturday, November 2, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 2, 2024

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans celebrate World Series win

The 2024 World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are probably still on cloud nine after the November first rousing victory parade and rally. In Downtown Los Angeles, a crowd estimated at over 200,000 watched and cheered seven open top double deck buses filled with Dodger players, their families, coaching staff, and front office types like team co-owner basketball […]

Friday, October 4, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 4, 2024

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Entertainer Dolly Parton makes huge donation to victims of Hurricane Helene

Entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton continues her well-known generosity by donating to the victims of Hurricane Helene. Today, Parton, a native of East Tennessee, announced she is donating $1 million of personal funds to the victims. Parton’s businesses and nonprofit, the Dollywood Foundation, will also match her donation of $1 million. The actress/singer/songwriter shared the big news at the […]

Friday, October 4, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 4, 2024

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Los Angeles County officials investigating fifth local case of dengue

Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a new case of dengue. This is the fifth case of dengue in the county reported by officials this year. Also, the case apparently is not related to the previous cases. The latest appeared in a resident of El Monte. Like the other cases, the new victim had no travel to areas where […]

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Health officials warn of rare disease that can spread from animals to humans

Los Angeles County health officials are warning the public to take precautions around wildlife. The warning comes after the discovery in the Southland of two human cases of a rare parasitic infection called Baylisascaris procyonis or raccoon roundworm. The parasite lives in the intestines of raccoons but doesn’t make them sick. This is not the case for humans. The […]

Monday, September 16, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, September 16, 2024

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Many U.S. voters willing to cross party lines on local issues

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in certain circumstances. Researchers from Sacramento State and San Diego State universities asked more than 900 partisan voters about housing and homelessness and then asked them to choose, […]

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 […]

Sunday, September 1, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 1, 2024

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Crackdown on metal theft in San Fernando Valley

A crackdown on metal theft In the East San Fernando Valley. Several arrests were made. Also, citations were issued at eight recycling businesses. Los Angeles City officials made the announcement last week at a news conference. A specialized task force funded by Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian’s office was heavily involved in the police action. The focus — […]

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to at least $582 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is in the big money zone. The jackpot jumped to $582 million after no one matched all of the numbers in last Friday’s draw. The August 23 big prize was $535 million. Those winning numbers are 28, 30, 44, 66, and 69, and the Mega is 2. Now, the jackpot stands at a staggering $582 million […]

Monday, August 26, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, August 26, 2024

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August 26, 2024: Women’s Equality Day

Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. More than a century later, women have made progress, but more work needs to be done. Women have made major gains in elected positions across the country. In Oregon, […]