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Little Tokyo Rings in 2026 with Two Oshogatsu Celebrations
> At a Glance
> - Jan. 1 & 11 bring double Japanese New Year festivals to Little Tokyo
> - Free admission at both the Oshogatsu Festival and Family...
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Michael Schumacher, Celebrity Biographer, Dies at 75
> At a Glance
> - Michael Schumacher, author of biographies on Eric Clapton and Allen Ginsberg, died Dec. 29 at 75
> - His daughter Emily Joy...
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Hawk Urges Kids to ‘Face the Strange’ in New Book
> At a Glance
> - Tony Hawk wrote the foreword for Sean Mortimer's Misfit: A Survival Guide, out Jan. 20
> - The book compiles advice from...
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Monique Gray Smith’s New Book Offers Light in Dark Times
At a Glance
Monique Gray Smith releases Sharing the Light on January 27
Book blends stories, reflections, and practices to spark gratitude, love,...
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Katie Begley’s $60.76 Spell Purchase Sparked a 2025 Etsy Witch Craze
When New York‑based content creator and fitness instructor Katie Begley spent $60.76 on a bundle of spells from an Etsy witch, she didn’t expect a...
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White House Announces Renaming of Kennedy Center to Trump-Kennedy Center
Hook paragraph\n\n## The Announcement\n\nWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday that the Kennedy Center would be renamed...
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Olvera Street’s Free Nine-Night Las Posadas Celebration Begins Dec. 16
Olvera Street in Los Angeles is set to host its beloved Las Posadas tradition, a nine‑night procession that starts on December 16 and concludes on...
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Hispanic Heritage Month Highlights: From Piñatas to Coachella and Community Stories
As National Hispanic Heritage Month lights up cities across the United States, stories of tradition, representation, and community shine.
Piñatas...
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Los Angeles Celebrates Hanukkah with Free Menorah Lightings Across the City
This Sunday, Los Angeles will light its first Hanukkah menorah in Culver City, marking the start of the eight‑day celebration across the region. The...
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Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors for First Time, Promises Record Ratings
On Sunday, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. will host its annual Honors ceremony, but this year the spotlight will fall on a different figure:...