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Diverse young adults gather at sunny Venice Beach with casting call poster and headshots showing Baywatch auditions

Baywatch Reboot Holds Open Casting Call

Olivia M. Hartwell January 17, 2026

The iconic beach drama "Baywatch" is returning to television, and producers are searching for fresh faces to join the lifeguard action along Venice...

Rick Caruso stands alone with campaign banner and California flag behind him as city lights glow at dusk

Breaking News Political News

Caruso Abruptly Drops Governor Bid

Ethan R. Coleman January 17, 2026

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso has officially ended speculation about a 2026 run for California governor, telling supporters he will stay on the...

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Teen Artist Heals Grief with 50 Free Portraits

Olivia M. Hartwell January 17, 2026

At a Glance Hugh Saetia, 16, has painted more than 50 portraits for grieving families at no cost The California teen founded The Eternal Canvas...

Ice skaters gliding on outdoor rink with twinkling lights and snow-covered trees surrounding the magical winter scene

Business News

Santa’s Village Rink Defies Winter

Olivia M. Hartwell January 17, 2026

At a Glance SkyPark at Santa's Village will keep its outdoor ice rink open for Fantasy Forest Nights every Friday and Saturday through Feb. 28,...

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Modernism Week Unlocks Palm Springs’ Secret Architecture

Olivia M. Hartwell January 17, 2026

Palm Springs turns into an open-air museum of midcentury design every day, but for 11 days starting Feb. 12, visitors can step beyond the sidewalk...

Dakota Johnson and Role Model holding hands across dinner table with soft natural light from window

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Dakota Johnson Sparks Romance Rumors

Daniel J. Whitman January 17, 2026

Dakota Johnson and singer Role Model were photographed sharing dinner in Los Angeles on January 14, the second public outing for the pair in less...

Hailee Steinfeld walks red carpet in golden gown with Josh Allen smiling and Hollywood sign glowing behind

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Steinfeld Stunned by Sandler’s Globes Praise

Sophia A. Reynolds January 17, 2026

At a Glance Hailee Steinfeld shared a red carpet moment with Adam Sandler at the 2026 Golden Globes Sandler praised her performance in The Sinners...

Business owners stand outside shuttered Fashion District stores with abandoned mannequins and trash covering the sidewalk

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ICE Raid Paralyzes LA Fashion District

Sophia A. Reynolds January 17, 2026

At a Glance Immigration agents swarmed the Fashion District Thursday, pointing guns at workers and sparking panic Many Hispanic-owned shops...

Families enjoy free festival with colorful lanterns and giant horse sculpture at Wallis Annenberg Center

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Free Lunar New Year Fest Gallops Into Beverly Hills

Marcus L. Bennett January 17, 2026

Beverly Hills will welcome the Year of the Horse weeks early with a no-cost family festival at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on...

Ornate door opens into grand ballroom with crystal chandeliers and presidential seal etched into frame

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Trump Stuffs Arts Panel to Fast-Track 90K-Sq-Ft Ballroom

Jonathan P. Miller January 17, 2026

At a Glance President Trump quietly named four new members to the Commission of Fine Arts this week. The panel will review his planned...