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Harbor City Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team Loses 10+ Bags of Gear in Overnight Theft

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Harbor City girls’ varsity basketball team loses 10+ bags of gear—uniforms, shoes, laptops—after a theft, scrambling to prepare for a Las Vegas...

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Entertainment Feature Story Industry News

Casting Directors Behind Wicked Movies Get Oscar Spotlight and New Industry Recognition

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A new Academy Award prize for casting, set to debut at the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026, shines a spotlight on the craft that helped bring the hit...

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Entertainment News Feature Story Local News

Island Packers Offer Holiday Caroling Cruises Around Ventura Harbor

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

If you’re looking for a holiday adventure that mixes the magic of the sea with the warmth of Christmas carols, Ventura Harbor’s Island Packers have a...

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Box Office Entertainment News Film Industry

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Tops Thanksgiving Weekend with $63M, While Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Universal’s Wicked: For Good Trail Behind

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 shattered expectations, pulling in $63 million over its first weekend and setting a new record for a post‑Thanksgiving...

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College Football Sports News

Notre Dame Declines Bowl Participation After 10‑2 Season, Citing Playoff Exclusion

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

After a 10‑2 season that saw the Fighting Irish win ten straight games, Notre Dame announced it would not play in a bowl, citing disappointment at...

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College Football College Sports Sports News

Indiana Tops CFP Rankings, Heads to 112th Rose Bowl vs. Oklahoma vs. Alabama Winner

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Indiana, the top‑ranked team in the College Football Playoff, will face the winner of Oklahoma versus Alabama in the 112th Rose Bowl, which will...

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Culture News Entertainment News Political News

Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors for First Time, Promises Record Ratings

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

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:...