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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 […]
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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 […]
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Monday, May 11, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 11, 2026
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The heat is on in the Southland today

Weather/Southland— The Southland is heating up today. So get out those hats, umbrellas, and sun screen. In the Media City, the thermometer pushed passed 80 degrees at 11 a.m. Temperatures are really expected to sizzle in Riverside County and the Inland Empire, where some places could hit the triple digits!  More here.
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Spirit Airlines grounded

Business/Spirit Airlines— The budget-friendly airlines with the bright yellow planes is no longer flying the friendly skies. Spirit Airlines was grounded by financial struggles that finally became too much to overcome. Last night, the rumors became fact, as the airlines began canceling flights and shutting down. Frustatrating ticketholders at Hollywood Burbank, LAX, and other airports. Spirit Airlines posted an explanation […]
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Friday, April 24, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 24, 2026
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Southland lottery player wins $1 million in scratcher game

Lottery/Winners— A stop at a neighborhood liquor store turned out to be life-changing for one Southland lottery player. Recently, Bernardo Escobedo dropped in at LB City Market, 1198 E 10th St, Long Beach, and bought a $1,000,000 Money Mania Scratchers ticket. The result made his day! “When I realized I had won, I was outside the store where I bought […]
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 19, 2026
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SuperLotto Plus ticket worth more than $29,000 sold in North Hollywood

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus—   No one won the SuperLotto Plus jackpot last night, but one lucky ticket did have five of the winning numbers. That ticket was bought in North Hollywood, and according to the California Lottery, it is worth $29,221. So this weekend has turned into a nice moneymaker for one SuperLotto Plus ticket holder here in the Southland. That […]
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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.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 11, 2026
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A former L.A. County investigator pleads no contest to stealing from the dead

Southland/Crime—   A former Los Angeles County medical examiner investigator accused of taking a gold crucifix necklace from a deceased victim pleaded no contest to one felony count of grand theft and one misdemeanor count of petty theft yesterday.  In June of 2023, 37-year-old Adrian Muñoz responded to a death investigation in South Los Angeles. The victim had died of […]
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