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Friday, February 21, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, February 21, 2025

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Public health experts warn about pollution from burned plastics in wildfires

Altadena Fire Jan 7, 2025 @FirePhotoGirl X/Twitter Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. After thousands of homes and businesses burned in the Los Angeles fires, public health doctors are warning about the toxic pollution from plastics used in construction. Many building materials are made from plastics, including flooring and carpeting, floor sealants, siding, […]

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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Conservation groups slam Trump’s executive order on CA water policy

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. President Donald Trump’s new executive order on California water policy is drawing criticism from many water conservation advocates. The order directs the feds to study ways to override state environmental protections and send more water from northern California down south. Water shortage not the problem Bruce Reznik, executive […]

Sunday, January 19, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 19, 2025

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Red flag warnings and wildfire update

The City of Burbank is urging everyone to be on the alert as strong wind conditions return starting tomorrow. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, through 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Weather watchers predict Santa Ana winds will increase tomorrow, bringing the threat of damaging winds gusting from 60 to […]

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 […]

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Burbank issues warning about rental price gouging during emergencies

The City of Burbank is urging residents to be on the alert for price gouging. The city sent out the alert message yesterday saying it has received “complaints and concerns regarding price gouging, specifically rental rate gouging” since the wildfire disaster began Tuesday, January 7, in the Southland. Also, the governor’s office has issued an emergency declaration making it […]

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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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 […]

Thursday, August 15, 2024

By Public News Service Thursday, August 15, 2024

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Wildfires may spark “fire brain” issues

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Mental health experts are sounding the alarm about “fire brain” – a condition caused by exposure to toxic wildfire smoke. One study found that wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation that lasts for a month. Suzie Dukes, Chico LMFT and survivor of the Paradise Fire said the massive Park […]

Saturday, August 3, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, August 3, 2024

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New data shows wildfires threaten food production as well as lives and property

Mason Kennedy, reporter, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Firefighters are battling several wildfires in Oregon and California. The massive Park fire near Sacramento has grown to the fourth largest in state history. Among the other wildfires burning are the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, which is 98 percent contained, the Borel Fire in Kern […]