As legal uncertainty and public concern continue to ripple through the U.S. hemp market, industry leaders are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a rapidly expanding but dangerously unstructured sector. At the center of that conversation is Dino Awadisian, CEO of The Mamba Brand, who is calling for immediate nationwide standards governing hemp […]
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If you’re still deciding how to ring in the New Year, COUNTDOWN NYE is officially bringing the party to Downtown Los Angeles this year, taking over the Los Angeles Convention Center. After years at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, the massive New Year’s Eve celebration is moving indoors—meaning no weather worries, no battling
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Hollywood Handy Construction has broken ground on the Testimonial Community Love Center’s newest modular interim housing development in South Los Angeles, marking a major step forward in expanding community-driven support for vulnerable residents. The ceremony brought together local leadership, partners, and supporters to highlight a shared commitment to dignity, stability, and belonging for those experiencing
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Los Angeles is mourning the loss of Frank Gehry, the groundbreaking architect whose imagination reshaped the identity of the city and influenced skylines across the world. Known for his boundary-pushing designs and sculptural approach to form, Gehry became synonymous with creative possibility—an artist whose work transcended architecture to become part of the cultural fabric of
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Factory 93’s Skyline Festival is gearing up for its biggest year yet as it returns to Los Angeles February 28–March 1, 2026. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the festival will debut a new home at Ace*Mission Studios—an industrial creative campus set along the LA River that once served as a hub for underground warehouse gatherings. The
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Westside Ballet of Santa Monica kicks off a magical holiday season with an exclusive Nutcracker experience featuring world-renowned principal dancer Tiler Peck of New York City Ballet. For one weekend only—November 29–30—Peck steps back onto the stage where she trained as a young girl, performing the Sugar Plum Fairy in Southern California’s longest-running Nutcracker, now
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Kaimore continued its mission of providing real-world opportunities for underserved youth this summer through its paid internship program at the Monterey Park Farmers’ Market. The program, open to participants ages 16–29, offered interns the chance to manage and operate a full shaved ice booth—an immersive introduction to entrepreneurship, customer service, and financial responsibility. The internship
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According to the 2025 count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA): An estimated 72,195 people are experiencing homelessness across the Los Angeles Continuum of Care region, revised downward from 72,308. LAHSA+2LAHSA+2 Within the City of Los Angeles, the total is approximately 43,695 individuals. LAHSA+2LAHSA+2 This represents a 4 % decline county-wide and a
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Los Angeles and its surrounding coastal cities are lighting up for the season with a full roster of festive events, markets, performances and family-friendly celebrations. From waterfront snowfalls and Santa arrivals to immersive holiday villages and live theater, here are the top holiday happenings to explore this year. November November 7 – January 19 Ice
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Big Sunday will welcome more than 2,500 volunteers for its 14th Annual BIG Thanksgiving Stuffing Event – a Festival of Gratitude – on Wednesday, November 26th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Radford Studio Center in Studio City. Entry will be located at Gate C on Colfax Avenue. Held on the day before Thanksgiving,
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Marking its 31st year, the LA Art Show — Los Angeles’ largest and longest-running art fair — returns to the LA Convention Center from January 7 to 11, 2026. Under the leadership of director and producer Kassandra Voyagis, the fair will once again bring a world-class art experience to the city, presenting more than 90
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Los Angeles has a new Fire Chief. The Mayor swore in Jaime Moore as the next Fire Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), following his confirmation by the Los Angeles City Council. Chief Moore, a 30-year veteran of the department, becomes the second permanent Latino Fire Chief in the city’s history and the first
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When I attended the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I filled in for my boss—someone far more seasoned in the music industry—so I came with an open mind and a willingness to learn. By the end of the day, I walked away with a new understanding of what
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again — clinching their second straight World Series championship and proving once more why they’re the team to beat. In a thrilling seven-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dodgers delivered one of the most electrifying finishes in recent baseball history, followed by a massive parade that
The holidays are almost here, and Los Angeles is transforming into a winter wonderland — beachside rinks, dazzling trees, and festive block parties are lighting up the season. Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ and HuluReturning for its 17th season, Ice at Santa Monica turns 5th Street into a frosty escape by the beach
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced additional music icons and cultural trailblazers who will join the lineup of presenters and performers celebrating this year’s Inductees at the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The milestone event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that nearly 80 Angelenos have been housed through her Inside Safe program, following the resolution of a long-standing encampment spanning several blocks near the 405 Freeway. The area, which had persisted for almost a decade, posed ongoing safety and health concerns for both residents and the surrounding community. Since
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I recently had the chance to screen some indie films from this year’s ScreamFest Horror Film Festival, and here’s my takeaway on four standout titles: The Red Mask, Landlord, Nightshift, and Spirit of Halloweentown. The Red Mask plunges you into a meta-horror labyrinth, following writer Allina Green (Helena Howard) as she reimagines a cult classic while facing online backlash and
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