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Griffith Observatory Welcomes Stargazers for Free Public Star Party on Dec. 20

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Griffith Observatory will host its monthly Public Star Party, a free event that blends afternoon and evening...

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LA County Opens Emergency Rent Relief Portal for Wildfire Victims

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

Los Angeles County has opened a new online portal that allows tenants and landlords affected by the recent Eaton and Palisades wildfires to apply for...

77-year-old Socorro Castillo looking down at her hand holding a vandalism tool with scratches on a Tesla Model 3 street.

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77-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Vandalizing Tesla in Burbank

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

A 77‑year‑old Burbank woman was arrested on Dec. 12 after police discovered she had intentionally scratched a gray 2023 Tesla Model 3, with damage...

Lone hoodie figure gazing down corridor with students fleeing and Brown University campus silhouetted at dusk

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Brown University Shooting: Manhunt Enters Fifth Day as FBI Seeks Public Footage

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

In a shocking incident on a Saturday during final exams, a shooter dressed in black entered a Brown University classroom, killing two students and...

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Legal News Local News

Florida Man Jailed Over License Plate Frame Sparks Confusion Over New Law

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

A Florida man spent a night in jail after police arrested him for a license plate frame that covered the “S” in “Sunshine State,” raising questions...

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House Bill Passes Without Extending ACA Tax Credits, Sparking 97% Premium Hikes That Could Push 400,000 Californians Out of Covered California

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

House bill passes without extending ACA tax credits, 97% premium hikes could push 400,000 Californians out of Covered California and strain...

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Sylmar Propane Tank Fire: Emergency Response and Investigation Details

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

At 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, a propane tank ignited in the intersection of Sierra Highway and San Fernando Road in Sylmar, according to...

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Consumer News Local News

Chado Tea Rooms Offer $69 Christmas Afternoon Tea at Four Los Angeles Locations Until Jan. 6, 2026

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

Winter is creeping in, and the city’s rooftops are beginning to glow with holiday lights. For those looking to add a touch of warmth to their days,...

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Rob Reiner’s Son Arrested in Parents’ Murder; Family Issues Statement

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

In a shocking turn of events that has gripped Los Angeles, 78‑year‑old actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found...

Western Scrub Jay perches on eucalyptus branch with blue-gray feathers under sunset light and city lights in background.

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Join the 2025‑26 Christmas Bird Count and Other Winter Birding Events Across Southern California

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

Southern California’s winter twilight is alive with the chatter of Western Scrub Jays, Great Horned Owls, House Finches, and even Red‑Crowned...