Los Angeles County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

American dream getting harder to reach for many in US

USA/Economy—   By Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer, Wisconsin News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, the traditional “American dream” has become more difficult to attain, says one Midwest professor. Recent polling mirrors this view, as more than half of Wisconsinites, and people across the country, say they’re “worse off” now than a few […]
Sunday, February 22, 2026

SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $35,000 sold in Southland

Southland/Hot Lottery Ticket—   The SuperLotto Plus jackpot rolled over once again. No ticket from last night’s draw had all six winning digits. However, one lucky ticket did come close, missing the jackpot by the Mega Ball number. That ticket was sold in Los Angeles County and is worth $35,224! The lucky ticket was bought at Royal Liquor & Wine, […]
Saturday, December 20, 2025

Beach report for Los Angeles County

Beach Warnings   Winter is just a day away, but Los Angeles County is expected to see plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures this weekend. The highs are expected to be in the 60s and 70s. For those who have their Christmas shopping done, this might be a good time to head to a local beach before a round of […]
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Medical debt relief an early holiday gift for some in Los Angeles County

Medical Debt   Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Christmas is coming early this year for some families in Los Angeles County.  This week, letters are arriving in the mail letting them know their medical debt is being forgiven. Starting last year, some $363 million in medical debt owed by 171,000 people has […]
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Medical debt relief coming for thousands of Los Angeles County residents

  More than 134,000  Los Angeles County residents with heavy medical debt will receive a special notice in the mail this week. The notice declares the recipient’s medical debt has been erased or retired. This is the first wave of a new program. Last December, the county joined forces with the national non-profit Undue Medical Debt to launch the medical […]
Friday, March 14, 2025

Health officials announce first measles case in Los Angeles County

  News Release: County of Los Angeles Public Health Services.   March 11, 2025 Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of the first case of measles diagnosed in 2025 in a Los Angeles County resident that recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In […]
Friday, February 28, 2025

Scams related to recent LA wildfires surging

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Scams are rising in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, according to a warning on social media from the Pasadena Police Department – so experts have some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. There have been reports of people pretending to be fire victims, approaching shoppers […]
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Three winning SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in the Southland

  Three SuperLotto Plus players in the Southland have some extra money coming! That’s because they are holding tickets from last night’s draw. Those tickets have all of the winning numbers except the Mega. Each ticket is worth $11,474. The hot digits are 7, 8, 13, 28, 33, and the Mega 20. No ticket had all of the lucky numbers. […]