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Thursday, June 25, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Fight to block new protection for companies like Uber in some sexual assault cases

USA/Rideshare Companies- By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Women lawmakers from Oregon and more than 40 other states are calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to strike an amendment they say would grant immunity to rideshare companies in sexual assault cases brought against their drivers. The amendment is part of the BUILD […]

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: […]

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 […]

Monday, May 11, 2026

By Guest Contributor Monday, May 11, 2026

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Time running out to register to vote in upcoming June 2 statewide primary

Statewide Primary/Register to vote deadline — Statewide Direct Primary Election Deadline to Register to Vote is May 18. The City Clerk’s Office would like to remind residents that the last day to register to vote in the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election is Monday, May 18. Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office and at Burbank Libraries. […]

Friday, March 27, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 27, 2026

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Another nationwide No Kings Day protest this weekend

USA/No Kings Day— Thousands across the nation are expected to show up at “No Kings” rallies in their communities tomorrow, Saturday, March 28. Last year, in June and October, two “No Kings” days reportedly drew millions to the streets to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed governing style and controversial policies. On the front page of the “No Kings” […]

Monday, February 23, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, February 23, 2026

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Experts call for temporary cap on some food prices

USA/Food Prices— Kathryn Carley, producer, Main News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As American shoppers continue to face sticker shock at the grocery store, some consumer advocates are calling for a price freeze on essential food items. The Center for American Progress claims a negotiated, temporary cap on dozens of staples like beef, eggs, and milk would […]

Friday, February 20, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, February 20, 2026

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Schultz and Schiff endorse Congressman Eric Swalwell for CA governor

CA/Elections 2026— U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) picked up two significant endorsements recently in his bid to become California’s next governor. On February 12, the Swalwell for Governor website announced the endorsement of Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank). In a statement on the site, Schultz said: “Growing up, I watched my mother work tirelessly, sometimes juggling multiple jobs, to keep the […]

Monday, February 16, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, February 16, 2026

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Assault on diversity making it harder for Black women to find or keep a job

USA/Employment— Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer, Illinois News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. As the Trump administration continues with its priority of dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, thousands of Black women in Illinois and nationwide are losing their jobs. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the unemployment rate for Black women was at 7.3% at the end of […]

Friday, February 13, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, February 13, 2026

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ICE leaving Minnesota amid demands for accountability

USA/ICE drawdown— Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Department of Homeland Security says it is moving most federal immigration agents out of Minnesota. Still, community organizers and affiliated groups said the fight for justice is not over. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced Thursday a final drawdown of Immigration agents. That […]