Friday, October 4, 2024
Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A recent foodborne illness outbreak linked to deli meats is spotlighting how these foods are regulated. The listeria outbreak in Boar’s Head products has led to 10 deaths and at least 59 people sickened across the country. Jovana Kovacevic, associate professor of food science and technology […]
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Someone holding a SuperLotto Plus winning ticket is probably doing a happy dance this weekend. The ticket from yesterday’s draw did not win the jackpot but had five lucky numbers. The top digits are 3, 7, 8, 16, 32, and the Mega Ball 15. The ticket was sold at Phil’s Liquor, 12470 Central Avenue in Chino. It is missing the […]
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Starting in January, medical debt will no longer count against millions of Californians’ credit scores thanks to a bill signed recently by Governor Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 1061 will ban almost all medical debt from showing up on people’s credit reports. Jenn Engstrom, state director for the […]
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Edwin J. Viera, reporter/producer, Connecticut News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. New research shows the gender wage gap has widened. The U.S. Census Bureau found full-time working women make 82.7 cents for every dollar a man makes, down from 84 cents for every dollar in 2022. Connecticut echoes the trend statewide, particularly in the public sector workforce. Jamila K. Taylor, […]
Friday, September 20, 2024
There is little doubt that Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani is one of the best if not the best player to showcase his talents in the Major Leagues. Last Night, the 30-year old designated hitter made history in specular fashion during the Dodgers’ 20 to 4 win over the Marlins in Miami. Otani drove in 10 of his team’s runs. […]
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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
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, […]
Friday, September 13, 2024
Somewhere out there is a Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $810 million. The ticket was the only one to match all the digits in last Tuesday’s September 10 draw. Those lucky digits are 1,2,16,24,66, and the golden Mega Ball is 6. The winning ticket was bought at a gas station and convenience store about 20 miles from Houston in Sugar […]
Monday, September 9, 2024
The Burbank Police Department has joined forces with several local businesses to deter thieves and track stolen catalytic converters. The device reduces the toxic pollutants released by a vehicle’s exhaust system. Inside the device are metals with a high resale value, making them a popular target of thieves. To combat this crime, BPD teamed up with three local body shops […]
