Sunday, February 15, 2026
Travel / U.S. Route 66 — Roz Brown, producer/reporter, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. In 1926, U.S. Route 66 was just a road connecting the country’s midsection to the West Coast, but it soon came to symbolize the pursuit of the American dream. One hundred years later, communities along the highway are planning […]
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Valentine’s Day warning— Colorful and eye-catching Mylar balloons are a popular way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. However, they come with a warning and some precautions. These foil or metallic balloons, coated with a polyester film called Mylar, can spark electrical fires or cause power outages. The shiny balloons are blamed for more than 500 outages across Central, Coastal, and […]
Friday, February 13, 2026
USA/ICE drawdown— Mike Moen, producer/reporter, Minnesota Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Department of Homeland Security says it is moving most federal immigration agents out of Minnesota. Still, community organizers and affiliated groups said the fight for justice is not over. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced Thursday a final drawdown of Immigration agents. That […]
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Lottery scams— The California Lottery never sends out unsolicited emails, direct messages, texts, or phone calls. Nor does it ask winners to pay fees or taxes in advance to claim a prize. Only frausters do that. So watch out! Scammers are out to trick you into giving up your sensitive information and or hard-earned money. In a recent press […]
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Medi-Cal data sought— Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The Trump administration is now demanding immigration data for all Medi-Cal recipients. The feds just sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing concern that undocumented immigrants may be receiving full-scope Medi-Cal, and alleging fraud in home care and hospice programs. Last spring, California officials […]
Monday, February 2, 2026
2026 Grammy Winners— Several music artists are Grammy history-makers today after winning top honors at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards last night. The ceremony, with all its glitches, glam, and surprises, was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Topping the list of winners is Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter, Bad Bunny. The 31-year-old, whose real name […]
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Media City / ICE Out protests— Hundreds of protesters turned out in Burbank this weekend to take part in a nationwide action against ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) tactics and violence. Also, they were showing solidarity with the pushback and fight to remove ICE from Minnesota, where two U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents recently. Alex Pretti, […]
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Native Americans targeted by ICE— Mike Moen, producer/reporter, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Trump administration officials announced Thursday they plan to draw down federal immigration agents in Minnesota following a sustained national backlash. The agents are part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Local leaders say the adverse effects of the ICE crackdown […]
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Southland / Wildfire Recovery— Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The Eaton Fire burned through Altadena about a year ago, leaving behind properties contaminated by toxic pollutants. Local groups continue to help families pick up the pieces. The fire displaced more than 22,000 people and destroyed close to 10,000 structures, many in historically Black […]
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Anti-ICE Protest Song— Today, music legend Bruce Springsteen dropped a new powerful anti-Ice protest song, ‘Streets of Minneapolis.’ On social media, Springsteen said: I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of […]
