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Sunday, July 26, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Time to book back-to-school wellness exams for kids

USA/BACk TO SCHOOL— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. School will be back in session for students in Nevada and SoCal in a few weeks. So now is a good time to schedule a wellness check. A pediatrician will make sure a child is hitting growth and developmental goals and is […]

Saturday, July 25, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, July 25, 2026

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Los Angeles County Dept of Public Health issues beach warnings

Southland/Beach Warnings— July 23, 2026 Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: The warning […]

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Heat wave bakes SoCal and ignites dangerous temperatures

Weather/SoCal Heat Wave— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This week is the hottest of the year in SoCal so far, and health experts are cautioning residents to limit outdoor activity, seek shade, and drink plenty of water to protect themselves. Temperatures in the Southern California desert are expected to approach […]

Friday, July 17, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 17, 2026

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SuperLotto Plus ticket worth over $37,000 sold in SoCal

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot has climbed to at least $38 million. Meanwhile, a ticket from last Wednesday’s draw is giving someone reason to whoop it up this weekend. The ticket missed hitting the jackpot by one number -the Mega. The California Lottery says it’s worth $37,705. The lucky ticket was sold at the ABC Market & Deli, […]

Sunday, June 7, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 7, 2026

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A Powerball ticket worth over $500,000 sold in SoCal

Lottery/Powerball— No one hit the Powerball jackpot last night, but one lucky SoCal player is now more than half a million dollars richer. That player bought a ticket with five of the winning numbers, missing only the Powerball. It was still two dollars well spent because the ticket is worth $559,925, according to the California Lottery. The hot ticket was […]

Saturday, May 30, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, May 30, 2026

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Southland stroke survivor’s advice for recovery

Health/Stroke Recovery— By Suzanne Porter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Stroke survivors and doctors say the key to recovery is patience and optimism. During a stroke, blood vessels become blocked or burst, depriving certain parts of the brain of oxygen. Precious Guan, who lives in the city of Cerritos in Los Angeles County, is a […]

Sunday, April 12, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 12, 2026

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Rain showers rolling through the Southland Sunday along with cooler temperatures

Southland/Rain— A spring rainstorm arrived early this morning, after an unusually warm, dry March—a refreshing change. Lingering showers are expected to continue off and on through tonight. Burbank, like much of the Southland, is enjoying cooler temperatures. High in the Media City today, the upper 60s. Keep those umbrellas handy. Some showers could pop up tomorrow. More here.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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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 […]

Monday, March 23, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, March 23, 2026

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California has a problem with fraud in temporary staffing agencies

CA/Fraud in Temp. Employment Industry— Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The temporary staffing industry in California is plagued by wage and insurance fraud, with cases piling up in recent years, according to legal experts. In January, a judge fined a company called Man Staffing in Ventura $650,000 for failing to provide workers’ compensation […]