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Saturday, January 10, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, January 10, 2026

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California wins a round in a fight over federal funds

Federal Funds Fight Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Yesterday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta obtained a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration’s attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding, including an estimated $5 billion for California. Late Thursday, January 8, Bonta filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court […]

Saturday, November 15, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 15, 2025

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Trump’s DOJ sues to block Proposition 50

The Yes on Proposition 50 campaign won a massive victory at the ballot box earlier this month on Tuesday, November 4, during the Statewide Special Election. The controversial temporary California congressional redistricting measure won more than 64% of the vote, but its toughest battle may lie ahead in the legal fight. Last week, Trump’s Department of Justice joined a lawsuit […]

Sunday, November 9, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 9, 2025

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Proposition 50 wins overwhelming approval from voters but Republicans file legal challenge

The controversial congressional redistricting measure, Proposition 50, won an overwhelming victory in the Statewide Special Election last Tuesday, but some of its opponents are not accepting defeat. A redistricting map with new U.S. House boundaries, drawn up by state Democratic leaders, gives Democrats the advantage in five additional districts. The map is temporary and would be implemented only through […]

Friday, March 7, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, March 7, 2025

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Educators sue to block Trump anti-DEI policy

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association are suing the Trump administration over a threat of funding cuts and investigations of schools that integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their policies or lessons. The letter schools received purports to reinforce anti-discrimination laws – but casts efforts to […]

Sunday, February 9, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 9, 2025

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Federal judge blocks sensitive data grab by Musk’s DOGE

Another setback for President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Early Saturday, a federal judge blocked efforts by Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to plunder sensitive US Treasury Department data. It includes millions of Americans’ financial and personal information and a system that sends out trillions of dollars in payments for things like tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and veterans’ […]

Monday, January 2, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 2, 2023

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News and General Info

News Bytes January 2, 2023

Middle Class Tax Refund: Millions of Californians are still waiting for that one-time refund to help deal with the rising costs of just about everything. More than 15 million got the Middle Class Tax Refund by automatic deposit and debit cards. However, around three million payments could be in the pipeline Also, some bad news. Scammers are targeting these refunds. […]

Thursday, October 23, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, October 23, 2014

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NBCUniversal agrees to pay millions to settle interns’ lawsuit

NBCUniversal has decided to settle rather than fight a lawsuit by unpaid interns. The settlement for $6.4 million was reached between the entertainment giant and the attorneys for lead plaintiff, Monet Eliastam, a 2012 Saturday Night Live intern, according to an exclusive report on The Hollywood Reporter website. U.S. District Judge Ronald Ellis will now need to sign off on the deal […]

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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DreamWorks Animation linked to wage-fixing conspiracy scandal

DreamWorks Animation, one of the major players in the local entertainment industry, has been linked to a wage-fixing conspiracy, according to a post on NikkiFinke.com. The Glendale-based studio along with Pixar and Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic, reportedly made a secret agreement not to poach each others employees in what amounted to an alleged “wage-fixing cartel.” DreamWorks Animation has approximately two […]

Friday, June 13, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Burbank City Council meeting June 10, 2014 (l-r) Emily Gabel-Luddy, Vice-Mayor Bob Frutos, Mayor Dr. David Gordon, Jess Talamantes and Gary Bric

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 13, 2014

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City Buzz: Burbank City Council moves to clean-up “police mess”

The Burbank City Council took a dramatic and pivotal step this week toward cleaning up the infamous “police mess.” On Tuesday during the city council meeting, City Attorney, Amy Albano, reported out on discussions and actions taken during closed session. During the behind-closed-doors meeting before the city council meeting, Albano says the council members reviewed the latest development in the […]