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Friday, September 13, 2024

Mega Millions lottery ticket wins record $810 million jackpot

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

Free catalytic converter anti-theft program in Burbank

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 […]
Sunday, September 8, 2024

Two winning SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in the Southland

  No one won the jackpot in last night’s SuperLotto Plus draw. However, several players in this California only game , did come pretty close to the $20 million jackpot. Those players hold tickets with all the winning numbers except the Mega. The hot digits are 1, 29, 30, 35, 37, and the Mega Ball 18. In SoCal, one of […]
Saturday, September 7, 2024

Burbank Police investigating a homicide

  September 6, 2024 Burbank, California – A man has died following an early morning altercation inside a residence. On September 6, 2024, at about 4:45 a.m., Burbank Police officers responded to a home in the 1200 block of North Cordova Street regarding an unknown problem. When police officers arrived, they located a man at the residence who was suffering […]
Saturday, September 7, 2024

Watch out for election scams

  Shanteya Hudson, producer/reporter, North Carolina News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Scammers are on the prowl this election season. They target the emotions of voters to steal donations, seek polling information, or gain their financial data. The Better Business Bureau is warning residents about bad actors impersonating campaigns and nonprofit organizations. Meredith Radford, senior communications specialist […]
Thursday, September 5, 2024

Mega Millions jackpot sparks lottery fever

  The Mega Millions jackpot sparks a new wave of lottery fever. Once again, hopefuls are dreaming of what they would do with a big money payout. The lines are reportedly getting longer at lottery hot spots like Blue Bird Liquor in the South Bay city of Hawthorne. The Mega Millions jackpot is $740 million after no one matched all […]
Monday, September 2, 2024

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 […]
Monday, September 2, 2024

Senior voters to be key in battleground states like Michigan

  Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Michigan News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service   New survey results from AARP sheds some light on the top concerns of Michigan seniors and how these issues will likely shape their voting decisions in the November election. Voters 50 and older will be the decisive force in the battle for Congress, with higher turnout […]
Sunday, September 1, 2024

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 — […]
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Fast food jobs increase in CA despite rising minimum wage

  Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   New data shows fast food jobs have been on the upswing in the four months since the minimum wage in the sector went from $16 to $20 an hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found California added 11,000 new fast-food jobs from April to July and showed increases […]