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Holiday Prices Rise as Imports Surge | Business News 11/12/2025
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- Holiday Prices Rise as Imports Surge | Business News 11/12/2025
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Holiday goods are arriving on time through the Port of Long Beach, but rising import costs mean shoppers could see higher prices on toys, electronics, and other gifts. The port hit a record year for shipments, securing hundreds of thousands of jobs across Southern California. Meanwhile, Grindr chairman James Lu has stepped down to focus on a $3.5 billion bid to take the company private, as the dating app posts record revenue and its board weighs the future of one of L.A.’s most profitable tech firms.
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- The Yogurt Shop Murders Get a New Ending
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- 56:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- On a quiet night in Austin, Texas, four young girls were closing up the “I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt” shop when their routine was violently interrupted. Moments later, a fire erupted, engulfing the store. In this episode, Madison McGhee and Tabitha Kane, hosts of Housewives of True Crime, unpack the evidence, explore their own theories, and share a huge update in this puzzling case.
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- Stocks Mixed as Big Tech Slips and Paramount Skydance Jumps | The Financial Market (Nov 11, 2025)
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- 5:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Tuesday. November 11. From the NYSE, stocks are cooling off after Monday’s rally as the Senate takes a key step to end the record-breaking 42-day government shutdown. Tech stocks including CoreWeave are sliding while Nike, Deckers Outdoor, and Paramount Skydance are bucking the downtrend bright spots.
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- The Final Countdown: Senate Approves Deal to End Gov. Shutdown | Headline News 11/11/2025
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- 8:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Senate approved a deal late Monday to reopen the government after eight senators who caucus with Democrats joined Republicans in support. The deal, which still needs House approval, does not include extensions for Obamacare subsidies. Meanwhile, California is preparing for an atmospheric river expected to bring several inches of rain statewide. Officials warn the rain and high winds could cause power outages and dangerous road conditions. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Ira Sachs Turns One Apartment Into a Movie Set
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Filmmaker Ira Sachs transforms a single New York apartment into a cinematic world for Peter Hujar’s Day.
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- Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Ruling | Headline News 11/10/2025
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- 11:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Supreme Court rejected without comment a challenge to same-sex marriage Monday. The justices dismissed an appeal from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who defied the court’s 2015 landmark ruling and repeatedly denied same-sex couples marriage licenses. Meanwhile, the Senate took its first step toward ending the record-long government shutdown Sunday, voting 60 to 40 to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Stocks Rebound as Congress Moves Toward Shutdown Deal | The Financial Market (Nov 10, 2025)
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- 3:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Monday. November 10. From the NYSE, Stocks are kicking off the week on a high note as lawmakers take a key step toward ending the record-breaking government shutdown. Big Tech is leading the rebound, while investors keep an eye on earnings and travel stocks.
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- Disneyland Rides Come to Fortnite | Entertainment News 11/10/2025
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary inside Fortnite with “Disneyland Game Rush,” a new virtual island where players can race through Space Mountain, battle stormtroopers, and sling webs on Spider-Man’s Web Slingers.
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- ESPN Joins Forces with DraftKings
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- ESPN is teaming up with DraftKings in a new partnership that will bring betting odds and gaming data to its shows, apps, and digital platforms. The move comes as ESPN ends its deal with Penn Entertainment and removes its name from the ESPN Bet app.
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- Google Maps Adds New AI Features
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Google Maps is rolling out its “Gemini” AI assistant, allowing drivers to ask real-time questions, find stops along routes, and get traffic updates hands-free.
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- Disneyland Rides Come to Fortnite | Entertainment News 11/10/2025
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary inside Fortnite with “Disneyland Game Rush,” a new virtual island where players can race through Space Mountain, battle stormtroopers, and sling webs on Spider-Man’s Web Slingers. Meanwhile, filmmaker Ira Sachs transforms a single New York apartment into a cinematic world for Peter Hujar’s Day.
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- The Man that saved this Rancho Tehama Elementary School from Rampage Shooter
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- After killing his wife and then his neighbors, Kevin Janson Neal began to openly shoot at people from his car as he drove through town to the local elementary school, where he injured several students. Five years after this senseless event, L.A. Times reporter Connor Sheets picked up the story, taking note of the lack of media coverage it had received compared to others like it.
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- Congrats Mama Goat for Fighting the Good Fire Fight!
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- In the last few years, after massive blazes in Northern California destroyed forests and towns, the state changed the way it managed wildfires. One of those ways is utilizing grazing animals like sheep and goats to help maintain the flammable shrubbery that covers the peaks and valleys of SoCal.
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- STRAIGHT TO THE POINT: Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon
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- 45:38
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- From LA Times Media Group | As Head of The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is taking on DEI, political violence, getting boys out of girls sports, government overreach, and more. We sat down with her this week for an exclusive interview you’ll only see right here on Straight to the Point.
FULL INTERVIEW
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Staffing Challenges in Civil Rights Division
2:00 200+ DOJ lawyers quit after learning President Trump’s priorities would now be their priorities
3:00 AAG Dhillon: “We've had a mass exodus of the career staff here in the Civil Rights Division. In fact, they have their own support groups.”
4:20 AAG Dhillon: “We are here to serve all Americans, not just some Americans or the Americans who are winning the diversity sweepstakes.”
4:40 AAG Dhillon Responds to Senator Schiff’s allegations that the Civil Rights...
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- Governor Gavin Newsom Scales Back AI Restrictions #ai #newsomelotsofcandies
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a key AI safety bill that would have restricted chatbots for minors, following intense lobbying from major tech firms.
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- Stocks Drop, Confidence Crumbles, and Washington Gridlock Grows | The Financial Market (Nov 7, 2025)
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- A gloomy end to the week on Wall Street - the major averages sink, consumer sentiment hits a three-year low, and the record-breaking government shutdown cancels flights nationwide.
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- SNAP Showdown: Trump Administration Appeals Court Order to Fund Benefits | Headline News 11/07/2025
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- 8:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order requiring full SNAP payments for November. The ruling came after weeks of uncertainty during the government shutdown, leaving millions of Americans waiting on food benefits. Meanwhile, with the government shutdown stretching into its second month, the FAA plans to cut air traffic by 10% at 40 major airports. The move could cancel up to 1,800 flights a day, hitting holiday travelers hardest at hubs like LAX and San Francisco. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Death by Lightning Premieres on Netflix | Entertainment News 11/07/2025
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Netflix’s Death by Lightning dramatizes the life and assassination of President James A. Garfield, starring Michael Shannon as Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen as his killer. Meanwhile, Yoko Ono’s first solo museum exhibition in Southern California, Music of the Mind, opens at The Broad, featuring interactive installations, archival works, and decades of her pioneering art.
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- Yoko Ono’s First Major SoCal Exhibit #yokoono #thebroad #socal
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Yoko Ono’s first solo museum exhibition in Southern California, Music of the Mind, opens at The Broad, featuring interactive installations, archival works, and decades of her pioneering art.
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- Starbucks Workers Prepare for Strike | Business News 11/07/2025
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Unionized Starbucks baristas in more than 25 U.S. cities are preparing to strike after six months without progress in contract negotiations, demanding better pay and staffing. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a key AI safety bill that would have restricted chatbots for minors, following intense lobbying from major tech firms.
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- The Victims of the NorCal Shooting Rampage
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- In 2017, tragedy struck Rancho Tehama when Kevin Janson Neal went on a deadly shooting spree. After killing his wife and then his neighbors, he began to openly shoot at people from his car as he drove through town to the local elementary school, where he injured several students.
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- Why SoCal struggles so much with fire prevention
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- California's fire officials realize it has to change course again for Southern California because the approach to forest fire management up north doesn’t really apply to the chaparral and shrubland that cover the southern coasts.
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- L.A. Artist Revives Puppetry
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Los Angeles artist Jackie Smook is reviving the craft of puppetry building handmade characters for film, TV, and her touring show “Dilly’s World.”
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- Hyundai’s Supernal Faces Lawsuit #technews
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Hyundai’s air taxi subsidiary Supernal faces a gender discrimination lawsuit from former executive Diana Cooper, who alleges harassment and retaliation — accusations that have already led to top-level firings.
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- Rapper RBX Sues Spotify Over Fake Streams Linked to Drake #rbx #spotify
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Long Beach rapper RBX is suing Spotify in a class-action lawsuit, alleging the company failed to stop fraudulent streams that inflated numbers for major artists like Drake while reducing payouts for smaller musicians.
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- Rapper RBX Sues Spotify Over Fake Streams Linked to Drake | Entertainment News 11/06/2025
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Long Beach rapper RBX is suing Spotify in a class-action lawsuit, alleging the company failed to stop fraudulent streams that inflated numbers for major artists like Drake while reducing payouts for smaller musicians. Meanwhile, Los Angeles artist Jackie Smook is reviving the craft of puppetry building handmade characters for film, TV, and her touring show “Dilly’s World.”
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- Markets Fall as Tesla One Trillion Pay Vote Looms | The Financial Market (Nov 6, 2025)
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Thursday. November 6. From the NYSE, stocks slip as AI leaders weigh on the Nasdaq and Tesla holders vote on Elon Musk’s one trillion pay package. Big movers include Qualcomm, ARM, Robinhood, DoorDash, e.l.f., Bumble, Snap, and Lyft. CarMax sinks on a CEO exit. Plus the shutdown reaches day 37 and the Supreme Court questions tariff powers.
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- Rep. Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After Decades in Congress | Headline News 11/06/2025
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- 7:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing Democratic leader from San Francisco, announced she will not run for reelection. Pelosi has served in Congress since 1987 and made history as the first woman to lead the House. Meanwhile, the FAA announced it will cut 10% of flights across 40 major airports starting Friday. As the government shutdown moves into its second month, the agency says air traffic controllers, who are working without pay, are overwhelmed and understaffed. And a devastating typhoon swept through the Philippines before making landfall in Vietnam Thursday. The death toll has passed 100, as rescue crews continue searching for missing people. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- The First Trillionaire? #elonmusk
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Elon Musk may become the world’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders vote on a $1 trillion pay package that would give him a massive new stake if the company meets major performance targets. The plan has sparked debate among investors and corporate watchdogs over CEO pay and accountability.
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- Elon Musk Could Become the First Trillionaire | Business News 11/06/2025
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Elon Musk may become the world’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders vote on a $1 trillion pay package that would give him a massive new stake if the company meets major performance targets. The plan has sparked debate among investors and corporate watchdogs over CEO pay and accountability. Meanwhile, Hyundai’s air taxi subsidiary Supernal faces a gender discrimination lawsuit from former executive Diana Cooper, who alleges harassment and retaliation — accusations that have already led to top-level firings
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- Inside Phlur: Chriselle Lim on Storytelling, Scent Craft, and Building a Fragrance Brand
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- 39:39
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- In this episode of Live & Well, host Melissa Magsaysay sits down with Chriselle Lim, owner and creative director of Phlur, to explore the vision behind the fragrance brand she helped reintroduce and shape into a modern success. Chriselle shares how she approaches scent as an emotional language and how storytelling informs every stage of the creative process, from early concepts to formulation and launch.
Discover more from Live & Well on social.
Watch this conversation on YouTube.
For more on this story: https://www.latimes.com/live-well/videos/story/chriselle-lim-phlur-missing-person-podcast
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- Gold’s Gym Rebrands #gym #fitness
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Gold’s Gym is saying goodbye to much of its Southern California footprint as over 20 locations transition to EōS Fitness — part of a major rebrand that leaves only the original Venice Beach site under the Gold’s name.
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- From California to New York City, Democrats Sweep Key Elections | Headline News 11/05/2025
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- 9:44
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Voters in California passed Proposition 50, a Democrat-backed plan to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election. The measure, introduced by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to counter redistricting initiatives in GOP-led states. Meanwhile, more than 2 million New York City voters cast their ballots in the mayoral election. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist who made national headlines this year, will become the city’s youngest mayor in a century. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Tesla Shareholder Meeting Looms As Markets Rebound | The Financial Market (Nov 5, 2025)
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Stocks rebound mid-week as tech and travel names gain momentum but all eyes are on the Tesla shareholder meeting, where Elon Musk’s potential $1 trillion pay package is up for a vote. We dig into what this means for Tesla stock, the broader EV market, and tomorrow’s earnings deluge.
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- Gold’s Gym Rebrands | Business News 11/05/2025
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Gold’s Gym is saying goodbye to much of its Southern California footprint as over 20 locations transition to EōS Fitness — part of a major rebrand that leaves only the original Venice Beach site under the Gold’s name. Meanwhile, Meta has opened a flagship “Meta Lab” on Melrose in West Hollywood — a 20,000-square-foot showroom for its latest AI glasses and VR headsets, complete with interactive art, skate culture, and creator-inspired tech experiences designed to bring wearable AI to a wider audience.
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- Preserving Silent Film History #oldhollywood
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Joe Rinaudo is working to preserve a piece of movie history — restoring and showcasing century-old photoplayers that once brought sound to silent films.
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- Jesse Eisenberg’s Kidney Donation #jesseeisenberg
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Actor Jesse Eisenberg is preparing to donate one of his kidneys to a stranger. He hopes to raise awareness about the safety and impact of organ donation as nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. wait for transplants according to the National Kidney Registry.
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- The Discrepancy in Public Support for the Victims of this NorCal Shooting
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In 2017, tragedy struck Rancho Tehama when Kevin Janson Neal went on a deadly shooting spree. Five years after this senseless event, L.A. Times reporter Connor Sheets picked up the story, taking note of the lack of media coverage it had received compared to others like it.
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- The Major Policy Differences in Fire Prevention in NorCal vs SoCal
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- In the last few years, after massive blazes in Northern California destroyed forests and towns, the state changed the way it managed wildfires. It shifted its policy from a fire suppression strategy to one that oversaw small burns and other efforts to help thin overgrown forests and reduce the amount of fuel that could prolong a fire
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- Fire Prevention Looks Different in SoCal
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- 43:24
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In the last few years, after massive blazes in Northern California destroyed forests and towns, the state changed the way it managed wildfires. It shifted its policy from a fire suppression strategy to one that oversaw small burns and other efforts to help thin overgrown forests and reduce the amount of fuel that could prolong a fire. Now, the state’s fire officials realize it has to change course again for Southern California because the approach to forest fire management up north doesn’t really apply to the chaparral and shrubland that cover the southern coasts. And part of the solution could involve good old-fashioned volunteer work.
Guests:
Noah Haggerty, environment and science reporter for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in wildfire coverage.
Karen Leigh Hopkins, Pacific Palisades resident, filmmaker
Read Noah’s Stories:
The state’s wildfire policy long overlooked SoCal. Now it’s course correcting: https://www....
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- Oscars Race Shifts #oscars #hamnet #onebattleafteranother
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Awards season momentum is shifting in Hollywood. “Frankenstein” has reemerged as a major contender after strong audience support, while Netflix juggles multiple potential nominees. “Hamnet” and “One Battle After Another” hold top positions as a competitive and fluid Oscar race continues.
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- Driverless Freight Tests in Southern California #technews #driverless
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- A Los Angeles startup is testing driverless, battery-powered freight trains in Southern California and Georgia. The technology aims to reduce freeway congestion and emissions by shifting cargo to rail, though labor groups warn it could threaten transportation jobs even as the company says new oversight roles could emerge.
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- Jesse Eisenberg’s Kidney Donation | Entertainment News 11/05/2025
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Actor Jesse Eisenberg is preparing to donate one of his kidneys to a stranger. He hopes to raise awareness about the safety and impact of organ donation as nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. wait for transplants according to the National Kidney Registry. Meanwhile, 74-year-old Joe Rinaudo is working to preserve a piece of movie history — restoring and showcasing century-old photoplayers that once brought sound to silent films.
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- A Nearly Forgotten NorCal Rampage
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- 42:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- In 2017, tragedy struck Rancho Tehama when Kevin Janson Neal went on a deadly shooting spree. After killing his wife and then his neighbors, he began to openly shoot at people from his car as he drove through town to the local elementary school, where he injured several students. Five years after this senseless event, L.A. Times reporter Connor Sheets picked up the story, taking note of the lack of media coverage it had received compared to others like it.
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- Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Sales Forecast to 19 Million Units | The Financial Market (Nov 4, 2025)
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- 5:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- From the New York Stock Exchange. Caroline Woods recaps the open. Tech strength drives the Nasdaq. Semis pop. A major consumer deal hits the tape. EV sales cool. Earnings on deck include Palantir, AMD, McDonald’s, Uber, Spotify, Pfizer, and more. Plus the latest on policy, tariffs, and the shutdown. Watch for what matters to markets and the consumer.
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- Valley Plaza Mall Demolition | Business News 11/04/2025
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Demolition is underway at North Hollywood’s historic Valley Plaza mall, once a major San Fernando Valley shopping destination and community gathering place. Six buildings will come down while the iconic tower remains, as the city explores plans for mixed-use redevelopment to revitalize the area. Meanwhile, a Los Angeles startup is testing driverless, battery-powered freight trains in Southern California and Georgia. The technology aims to reduce freeway congestion and emissions by shifting cargo to rail, though labor groups warn it could threaten transportation jobs even as the company says new oversight roles could emerge.
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- Dick Cheney, Former Vice President, Dies at 84 | Headline News 11/04/2025
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- 9:38
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Former Vice President Dick Cheney died Monday night at age 84. Cheney was one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in modern American politics, best known as the architect behind America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, California voters headed to the polls Tuesday to vote on Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that would redraw the state’s congressional districts mid-decade. In other news, the Supreme Court heard arguments on President Trump’s tariffs, and USC announced more layoffs. Read more at LATimes.com.
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- Dodgers Draw 26 Million Viewers
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Dodgers’ Game 7 World Series win against Toronto drew nearly 26 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, and streaming — the most-watched World Series game since 2017, with viewership peaking at more than 31 million. Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned MVP honors as L.A. secured its second consecutive title.
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- Valley Plaza Mall Demolition #malls #northhollywood
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Demolition is underway at North Hollywood’s historic Valley Plaza mall, once a major San Fernando Valley shopping destination and community gathering place. Six buildings will come down while the iconic tower remains, as the city explores plans for mixed-use redevelopment to revitalize the area.
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- Dodgers Draw 26 Million Viewers | Entertainment News 11/04/2025
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Dodgers’ Game 7 World Series win against Toronto drew nearly 26 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, and streaming — the most-watched World Series game since 2017, with viewership peaking at more than 31 million. Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned MVP honors as L.A. secured its second consecutive title. Awards season momentum is shifting in Hollywood. “Frankenstein” has reemerged as a major contender after strong audience support, while Netflix juggles multiple potential nominees. “Hamnet” and “One Battle After Another” hold top positions as a competitive and fluid Oscar race continues.
