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About Amanda S. Bennett

My name is Amanda S. Bennett, and I am a Los Angeles–based journalist covering local news and breaking developments that directly impact our communities. I focus on delivering timely, accurate, and responsible reporting that helps readers understand what’s happening around them—when it matters most.

Ira Schab sits in armchair with hands clasped and gazes downward against watercolor of ocean hues veteran remembrance

Pearl Harbor Survivor Ira “Ike” Schab Dies at 105

Amanda S. Bennett December 21, 2025

Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the last living witnesses of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, died at 105. A Life Spanning a Century Schab was...

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Entertainment News Film & TV

Netflix Debuts ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Jan 9, Emily Henry Endorses, While Other Adaptations Loom

Amanda S. Bennett December 21, 2025

The dead of winter is the perfect time to take a vacation, even if you’re doing so from the comfort of your couch. Netflix’s newest release, People...