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Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Anti-hunger groups tackle increased need during wildfire disaster

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Food donations are pouring in to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, to the point donors are being asked to hold off a bit so it can all be distributed. Antihunger advocates cautioned there are still hidden needs, because many people who did not directly lose […]

Monday, January 13, 2025

By Guest Contributor Monday, January 13, 2025

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Burbank Police send out warnings about wildfire disaster scams

Monday, January 13, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, January 13, 2025

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Health

Mental health experts offering help to victims of Southland wildfires

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Mental health groups are stepping up to help victims of the Los Angeles area wildfires deal with the extreme stress brought on by the disaster. The California Parent and Youth Helpline is beginning to work at evacuation centers and is looking to partner with community or […]

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Wind and fire in SoCal

A rare and treacherous windstorm is expected to batter the Southland for a second day. So far, at least two dead and incredible destruction. A report here. Also, no fires are burning in Burbank at this time, however, officials are encouraging everyone in the city to stay alert and prepared. There are currently NO evacuation orders or […]

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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High wind warnings for Burbank and the Southland

Major wind episode whipping through Burbank and much of the Southland today. Malibu, Burbank & Pasadena among those with extreme wind threat: Life threatening, damaging wind event for Southern California Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. This is a helpful graphic to show you what you can do to prepare: expect powerlines and trees down for sure. This… pic.twitter.com/bk73G0Ic3w — […]

Saturday, January 4, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, January 4, 2025

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CA nonprofit leaders share memories of former President Jimmy Carter

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last Sunday at 100 years of age, had a huge effect on the Golden State far beyond his presidency, according to California nonprofit leaders. Carter and his wife Rosalynn volunteered for four decades with Habitat for Humanity, helping to […]

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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games

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Southland

The Powerball lottery jackpot is still up for grabs, but someone in the Southland recently won big in that game. Earlier this week, one ticket had five winning numbers in Monday’s draw but missed the Powerball. That ticket is worth $161,556. It was sold in Mid-City Los Angeles at Teddy’s Liquor Store and Market, 2112 South La Brea Avenue. The […]

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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CA lottery players scratch their way to $22 million this summer

It’s a hot summer for California Lottery Scratchers games. Six players have already scratched their way to $22 million dollars, according to lottery officials. Most of the winners got lucky right here in the Southland. Tomas Garcia won $2 million playing an Instant Prize Crossword game. Garcia bought his big money card at Pat Holden Liquor in […]

Friday, September 1, 2017

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Hot weather wear on Olive Avenue in Burbank during heat wave September 1, 2017

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, September 1, 2017

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Record breaking weather in Burbank as blistering heat wave continues

Record breaking weather in Burbank as blistering heat wave continues through Labor Day weekend. Yesterday in the Media City, the temperature soared to 108 shattering a record of 106 degrees on August 31 set back in 2007. The heat wave kicked off at the beginning of the week. The high today in B-town expected to hit triple-digits again. The National […]