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Sunday, October 25, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 25, 2026

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National Weather Service issues flood advisory for SoCal coast

Weather/SoCal— Parts of the Southern California coastline are bracing for possible flooding today. The Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory this morning from 5 am until 1 pm Thursday. This includes Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties. Previous storms have battered local beach communities in Long Beach and Newport Beach, and during the past few […]

Friday, October 23, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, October 23, 2026

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Second rabid raccoon discovered in Los Angeles County

Health/Southland— For Immediate Release: October 23, 2026 Second Rabid Raccoon Detected in LA County – Public Health reminds everyone to never touch wild animals and ensure pets are up to date on vaccines The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Earlier […]

Monday, October 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 19, 2026

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Storm headed to the Southland

Weather/Storm- Get ready, a storm is headed our way. After last week’s hot temperatures and brutal Santa Ana winds, we’re now seeing a cooling trend, with rain coming soon. The National Weather Service predicts the storm will arrive around mid-week. Weather watchers say minor flooding is possible, especially near recent burn scars. Also, a chance of thunderstorms with lightning, heavy […]

Monday, October 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 19, 2026

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Production and industry news October 19, 2026

Southland/Production— JOBS — NBA Comedy Show Video Editor: Seeking a video editor for “The Full Court Press,” a new weekly comedy show about the drama of the NBA, in the spirit of Weekend Update and Last Week Tonight. It’s built for both lifelong fans and people who’ve never watched a game… https://www.mandy.com/us/project/3321564/nba-comedy-show-video-editor/ — Seeking crew for “Little Chaos,” a one-act […]

Sunday, October 18, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 18, 2026

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$64 million SuperLotto Plus ticket sold in the Southland

Lottery/SuperLottoPlus— Someone in the Southland is holding a SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $64 million! The multi-million-dollar numbers were drawn last night. They are 3, 25, 27, 29, 37, and the Mega 17. A 7-Eleven at 240 South Magnolia Ave. in Anaheim, Orange County, sold the jackpot-winning ticket. This is the first ticket to hit a SuperLotto Plus jackpot since last […]

Saturday, October 17, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Deadline fast-approaching to register to vote for CA November 2026 election

California/November 2026 Election— NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2026 Media Contact: Media Info: (213) 462-1422 Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for 2026 General Election Register by October 19 to Receive a Vote by Mail ballot; In-person Voting Begins October 24. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan reminds eligible voters that Monday, October 19, […]

Friday, October 16, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 16, 2026

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Santa Ana wind event fuels OC brush fire at least six homes burned

Southland/Santa Ana wind event— As predicted, the week-long Santa Ana event has swept through Southern California, bringing hot temperatures and powerful winds. The weather proved devastating for the communities of San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente. A fast-moving brush fire kicked up today, quickly growing to nearly 500 acres and burning at least six homes. At least one injury […]

Sunday, October 11, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Stormy Rachel causes damage and flooding in SoCal

Southland/Weather— Remnants of Stormy Rachel pounded SoCal this weekend with powerful waves, strong winds, rain, and flooding. And it is not over yet. It is cool, cloudy, and windy in Burbank, with still a chance of showers this afternoon and lingering into at least Monday. Other areas of the Southland, especially coastal cities like Newport Beach and Long Beach, […]

Saturday, October 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Weather alert this weekend for the Southland

Southland/Weather— The sweltering heat wave is gone, but the Southland faces more weather worries this weekend. Tropical Storm Rachel is coming, along with rain and possible flooding along the SoCal coast. Wind, cloudy skies, and temperatures reaching the low 80s in Burbank today. A slight chance of raindrops this afternoon, with rain most likely tonight in the Media City. […]