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Times Square Lights Up 2026: America’s 250th Birthday Ball Drop and Nationwide Celebration Plans

Daniel J. Whitman December 27, 2025

When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white and blue, ushering in 2026 and kicking off months of...

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Mudflows Shut Down Pinon Hills Roads After Christmas Eve Rain, Residents Stranded

Marcus L. Bennett December 27, 2025

On Christmas Eve, steady rain turned the mountain community of Pinon Hills into a mudslide nightmare, washing out a key road and leaving residents...

Infant formula bottles with recall stickers are displayed next to a shopping cart filled with baby essentials

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FDA Warns Major Retailers After ByHeart Formula Recall Linked to 51 Botulism Cases

Sophia A. Reynolds December 27, 2025

The FDA has sent warning letters to four major grocery chains after a multi‑state recall of ByHeart infant formula linked to a deadly botulism...

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Nacua’s Antisemitic Gesture Sparks NFL Backlash and a Rams Apology

Daniel J. Whitman December 27, 2025

Puka Nacua’s 12‑catch, 225‑yard, two‑touchdown performance against Seattle was eclipsed by a storm of controversy that began with a livestream. A...

Memorial table bearing photos with crashed plane behind shattered glass and racing gear scattered

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NASCAR Legend Greg Biffle Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash

Olivia M. Hartwell December 27, 2025

A fiery plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday claimed the lives of NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, Emma and...

Congregants gather in pews with candle-lit altar and nativity scene and Christmas Eve cityscape backdrop.

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Los Angeles and Orange Counties Celebrate Christmas with Masses, Free Dinners, and a Comedy Show

Jonathan P. Miller December 27, 2025

This Christmas, Los Angeles and Orange counties turn their streets and churches into a chorus of faith and generosity, offering Masses, free meals,...

Children laughing around a decorated Christmas tree with snow‑covered fountain and sunset sky.

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Seasonal Celebrations Light Up Southern California from SkyPark to Warner Bros. Studio

Sophia A. Reynolds December 27, 2025

As December winds down, the charming cluster of mid‑century buildings at SkyPark at Santa's Village turns into a winter wonderland, complete with...

Inmates praying at altar with priest holding Eucharist and stained glass light.

Community Public Safety Religion

Archbishop Leads First Mass with Inmates Since Jail Chaplaincy Program Launch

Sophia A. Reynolds December 27, 2025

Mass Held at Century Regional Detention Facility On December 25, 2025, Archbishop José H. Gomez led the Christmas mass with inmates at Century...

Woman lies on Broadway theater floor with spotlight on her face and hand on box railing and Lion King posters.

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Broadway Star Imani Dia Smith Stabbed to Death; Boyfriend Arrested

Sophia A. Reynolds December 27, 2025

A 26‑year‑old former Broadway actress was stabbed to death over the weekend, authorities said. The Incident On Sunday morning, Edison police were...

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Los Angeles 2025: A Year of Champions, Shockwaves, and Unforgettable Moments

Sophia A. Reynolds December 27, 2025

In 2025, Los Angeles didn’t just watch sports—it lived them, with the city’s teams delivering victories, surprises, and headlines that reverberated...