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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

By Guest Contributor Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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A transient charged with an alleged sexual assault of a minor in Burbank

News Release: April 23, 2024. Burbank, California – A suspect has been arrested and charged after sexually assaulting a minor walking home from school. On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the area of Victory Boulevard and Alameda Avenue in regards to a possible assault. The victim, a 13-year-old female, reported that […]

Friday, April 12, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, April 12, 2024

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The death of O.J. Simpson sparks discussion of his legacy’s impact

Mike Moen, Producer/Reporter, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. O.J. Simpson’s death has the nation looking back on the infamous murder trial that resulted in his acquittal. Experts say one of the lasting impacts is news coverage and how people consume it. Media coverage of high-profile trials The lengthy trial proceedings from the mid-1990s were […]

Sunday, April 7, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 7, 2024

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60,000 free gun safety locks to be distributed in Los Angeles County

In Los Angeles County, a child is killed or injured by gun violence every 30 hours. A number of these incidents involve guns that were left loaded and unlocked. Across the country, an estimated 4.6 million children live in households with loaded and unlocked firearms. Those chilling statistics from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department in a news release. […]

Friday, April 5, 2024

By Guest Contributor Friday, April 5, 2024

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Burbank Police investigating shooting with one victim hospitalized

Dated: April 2, 2024 Contact: Sergeant Stephen Turner Burbank, California – An investigation is underway following an early morning shooting that occurred in a residential area. On April 2, 2024, at around 3:20 a.m., Burbank Police Communications received several calls from citizens reporting the sound of gunshots heard in the area of Elmwood Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard. Burbank Police officers […]

Friday, March 22, 2024

By Guest Contributor Friday, March 22, 2024

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A woman arrested in Burbank as part of a stabbing investigation

Dated: March 21, 2024 Contact: Sergeant Stephen Turner Burbank, California – A female suspect has been arrested following a stabbing that stemmed from a domestic incident. On March 21, 2024, just after 11:30 a.m., Burbank Police officers responded to Vickroy Park, 2310 Monterey Place, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that just occurred, the weapon reportedly being a […]

Friday, March 15, 2024

By Guest Contributor Friday, March 15, 2024

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Burglary suspects arrested in Burbank

Dated: March 14, 2024 Contact: Sergeant Stephen Turner Burbank, California – Five suspects have been arrested following a residential burglary of an occupied residence in the 3600 block of Viewcrest Drive. Just before midnight on March 12, 2024, Burbank Police officers responded to a residential burglary in progress in the 3600 block of Viewcrest Drive. Two suspects, who were […]

Friday, March 1, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, March 1, 2024

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New CA report shows social programs reduce crime

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Programs intended to reduce the chances that someone will end up back behind bars are working, according to a new analysis of California state data. A new report finds that people who participated in a social program funded by Proposition 47 had a recidivism rate of 15.3%. […]

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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Recent hearing on CA retail theft draws diverse views

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California lawmakers are considering a range of options to combat a rise over the last two years of felony retail theft – large-scale shoplifting – and held the latest in a series of hearings in West Hollywood last Friday, February 9. The State Assembly Select Committee […]

Monday, June 1, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 1, 2020

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Curfew in Burbank and businesses take action

A curfew goes into effect in Burbank at 5 p.m. until 6 a.m. today and many businesses are taking action. Some, like the Apple computer specialist, MelroseMac, 2400 West Olive Avenue, are boarding up doors and windows preparing for the worst. Before the City of Burbank issued the order for a 5 p.m. curfew, plenty of chatter on social media […]