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Authorities arrest 42 in sweeping Inland Empire child sex exploitation operation May 12, 2026
A suspect in a child sexual assault, two corporate vice presidents and a child psychologist were among 42 people arrested in a sweeping child sexual exploitation bust in the Inland Empire.
Clara Harter
OnlyFans creator pleads guilty to fatally suffocating SoCal man while filming fetish content May 12, 2026
An OnlyFans creator took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter after an Escondido man suffocated to death as she filmed herself covering him in plastic wrap and sealing his head in a plastic bag.
Clara Harter
Man who died on Mt. Wilson identified as film and TV composer Mark Smythe, 53 May 11, 2026
Composer Mark Smythe has been identified as the man who died Saturday on Mt. Wilson after a cardiac emergency. His family and peers poured out their hearts in his memory.
Christie D'Zurilla
Hantavirus fears heighten with 4 Californians exposed to the disease. Is the alarm warranted? May 11, 2026
California passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. Infectious disease experts break down the potential risk.
Karen Garcia
Ex-Dodger Scott Erickson says he 'wasn't racing' his ex-lover in his SUV when she killed two boys May 11, 2026
Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson took the stand during a wrongful death civil trial Monday. He and Rebecca Grossman could be held liable for the deaths of two boys killed in a crosswalk in 2020.
Richard Winton
L.A. mayoral forum canceled after leading candidates pull out May 11, 2026
Organizers on Monday canceled a televised forum for Los Angeles mayoral candidates after City Councilmember Nithya Raman dropped out, which meant all three of the leading candidates would be no-shows.
Noah Goldberg
Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns May 11, 2026
Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.
Brittny Mejia, Rebecca Ellis
Oil rig off the SoCal coast catches fire; 'no immediate threat' to environment, officials say May 11, 2026
An oil platform off the coast of Carpinteria caught fire Monday morning, triggering a response from the U.S. Coast Guard and county firefighting agencies.
Grace Toohey
Six Flags Magic Mountain opens after bomb threat investigation May 11, 2026
The theme park was set to open early Monday afternoon after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concluded a sweep of the property.
Ruben Vives
Neighbor bear-sprayed by burglars in Studio City; alarm disrupts thieves in Beverly Grove May 11, 2026
Two recent burglaries in the L.A. area were disrupted after a resident's alarm went off in one incident and a neighbor confronted thieves in the other.
Summer Lin

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Lights, Service, Action: Inside a New Documentary on Danny Wuerffel’s Second Act

Lights, Service, Action: Inside a New Documentary on Danny Wuerffel’s Second Act

By on April 7, 2026

A behind-the-scenes look reveals how a former Heisman Trophy winner is redefining legacy through faith-driven community work in America’s most underserved neighborhoods. On a humid…

Is the New York Film Academy Worth It? A Closer Look at the Price of “Hands-On” Film Education

Is the New York Film Academy Worth It? A Closer Look at the Price of “Hands-On” Film Education

By on February 28, 2026

By the time the ad finds you, it usually knows what you want. You have watched enough behind-the-scenes clips to start imagining your own set.…

Charting the Cosmos with Courage: Sir Michael Fomkin and Deneen White in Conversation with Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar

Charting the Cosmos with Courage: Sir Michael Fomkin and Deneen White in Conversation with Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar

By Sakura Kato on February 27, 2026

In a riveting exchange, Dr. Dunbar reflects on AI, fear, and the future of space exploration, revealing how bold thinking and human resilience continue to…

Deneen White’s Publishing Deal for Relentless with Lisa Nichols Gains National Syndication

Deneen White’s Publishing Deal for Relentless with Lisa Nichols Gains National Syndication

By Sakura Kato on January 14, 2026

SuccessBooks partnership accelerates momentum as press release reaches widespread media audiences and positions White as a rising voice in resilience and personal transformation. PHILADELPHIA, PA…

The Next Generation of Casting: Digital Platforms and Talent Accelerators Are Reshaping Hollywood’s Gatekeepers

Authorities arrest 42 in sweeping Inland Empire child sex exploitation operation May 12, 2026
A suspect in a child sexual assault, two corporate vice presidents and a child psychologist were among 42 people arrested in a sweeping child sexual exploitation bust in the Inland Empire.
Clara Harter
OnlyFans creator pleads guilty to fatally suffocating SoCal man while filming fetish content May 12, 2026
An OnlyFans creator took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter after an Escondido man suffocated to death as she filmed herself covering him in plastic wrap and sealing his head in a plastic bag.
Clara Harter
Man who died on Mt. Wilson identified as film and TV composer Mark Smythe, 53 May 11, 2026
Composer Mark Smythe has been identified as the man who died Saturday on Mt. Wilson after a cardiac emergency. His family and peers poured out their hearts in his memory.
Christie D'Zurilla
Hantavirus fears heighten with 4 Californians exposed to the disease. Is the alarm warranted? May 11, 2026
California passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. Infectious disease experts break down the potential risk.
Karen Garcia
Ex-Dodger Scott Erickson says he 'wasn't racing' his ex-lover in his SUV when she killed two boys May 11, 2026
Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson took the stand during a wrongful death civil trial Monday. He and Rebecca Grossman could be held liable for the deaths of two boys killed in a crosswalk in 2020.
Richard Winton
L.A. mayoral forum canceled after leading candidates pull out May 11, 2026
Organizers on Monday canceled a televised forum for Los Angeles mayoral candidates after City Councilmember Nithya Raman dropped out, which meant all three of the leading candidates would be no-shows.
Noah Goldberg
Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns May 11, 2026
Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.
Brittny Mejia, Rebecca Ellis
Oil rig off the SoCal coast catches fire; 'no immediate threat' to environment, officials say May 11, 2026
An oil platform off the coast of Carpinteria caught fire Monday morning, triggering a response from the U.S. Coast Guard and county firefighting agencies.
Grace Toohey
Six Flags Magic Mountain opens after bomb threat investigation May 11, 2026
The theme park was set to open early Monday afternoon after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department concluded a sweep of the property.
Ruben Vives
Neighbor bear-sprayed by burglars in Studio City; alarm disrupts thieves in Beverly Grove May 11, 2026
Two recent burglaries in the L.A. area were disrupted after a resident's alarm went off in one incident and a neighbor confronted thieves in the other.
Summer Lin

Is the New York Film Academy Worth It? A Closer Look at the Price of “Hands-On” Film Education

Charting the Cosmos with Courage: Sir Michael Fomkin and Deneen White in Conversation with Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar

Deneen White’s Publishing Deal for Relentless with Lisa Nichols Gains National Syndication

The Next Generation of Casting: Digital Platforms and Talent Accelerators Are Reshaping Hollywood’s Gatekeepers

Echoes of Courage: The Miami News’s Pulitzer Moments and Their Living Legacy

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