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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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CA lottery players scratch their way to $22 million this summer

It’s a hot summer for California Lottery Scratchers games. Six players have already scratched their way to $22 million dollars, according to lottery officials. Most of the winners got lucky right here in the Southland. Tomas Garcia won $2 million playing an Instant Prize Crossword game. Garcia bought his big money card at Pat Holden Liquor in […]

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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A San Bernardino fire destroys five homes and damages several others

A hillside fire in San Bernardino is fully contained at less than 100 acres; however, the damage is heartbreaking. San Bernardino County Fire reports that five homes and an outbuilding were destroyed, and at least three single-family homes were damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation today. The fast moving flames broke out Monday afternoon, August 5, […]

Saturday, August 3, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, August 3, 2024

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New data shows wildfires threaten food production as well as lives and property

Mason Kennedy, reporter, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Firefighters are battling several wildfires in Oregon and California. The massive Park fire near Sacramento has grown to the fourth largest in state history. Among the other wildfires burning are the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, which is 98 percent contained, the Borel Fire in Kern […]

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 […]

Sunday, July 21, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 21, 2024

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Three Southland players win big money in the CA Lottery

Three Southland lottery players will remember the hot days of July for more than the scorching temperatures. The really big money winner will collect a SuperLotto Plus jackpot of $54 million from last night’s draw. The winning numbers are 11, 13, 14, 15, 46, and the Mega ball 5. The ticket with all those hot digits was sold at the […]

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 […]

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. […]