Los Angeles, CA

This badge represents independent contributors who have met NewsBreak's standards for quality, along with adhering to policies, requirements, and editorial guidelines.

newsbreak_contributor

This badge represents contributors who have consistently met NewsBreak's standards for quality, along with adhering to all policies, requirements, and editorial guidelines.

certified_community_voice

The LA Insider

LOS ANGELES (LAI) — An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.0 just hit the Ojai area. Early reports indicate the quake was felt as far south as Port Hueneme Naval Base. No injuries or damage has been reported.

Did You Feel It? An Earthquake Measuring Magnitude 4.0 Just Hit the Ojai Area

Chicago, IL

KevinJamesShay

Suspects in plot arrested in Chicago, Tampa in November 1963. Sixty years ago, Abraham Bolden worked as a Secret Service agent, becoming the first African American in that agency to guard a president. John F. Kennedy onceintroduced him as "the Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service."

Records: Kennedy targeted in Chicago, Florida, right before Dallas

Colorado State

Denver, CO

Axios Denver

A one-of-a-kind mansion made of glass, metal and stone is for sale for $8.5 million in Cherry Hills Village.Why it matters: It's the first time the house, which features a private pickleball court and glass staircase, has hit the market in two decades.Details: The 8,346-square-foot stunner, located at 14 Random Road, sits on 2.4 acres and boasts six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool and a spa.Michael Brendle designed the 2002 home. The local architect is also known for the Denver Public Library's Lowry branch, which features a two-story atrium of clear and sandblasted glass.Brendle used $1 million worth of Belgian...

This glass mansion in Colorado is for sale for the first time in 20 years

Georgia State

Austin, TX

Axios

The University of Texas football team is playing in the Big 12 Championship on Saturday, with a chance to go 12-1 overall this season. The No. 7 Longhorns are two-touchdown favorites against No. 18 Oklahoma State. Kickoff is at 11am at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The game will be broadcast...

Why UT football is likely to be shut out of playoffs

California State

San Diego, CA

San Diego's seafood is gaining recognition. Driving the news: Esquire Magazine released its Best New Restaurants of 2023 list yesterday, featuring three in San Diego County. Esquire's food writers tried roughly 200 new dining establishments nationwide that serve a variety of cuisines, and, after a series of spirited debates, they settled on 50 restaurants that stood out.

Esquire magazine features San Diego's best new restaurants

Illinois State

San Francisco, CA

Axios San Francisco

Reparations for Black people are still on the table in San Francisco, but the path forward remains unclear.The big picture: San Francisco is among a growing number of places looking to atone for slavery.California, in June, released its own report detailing how the legacy of slavery continues to harm Black people today.Meanwhile, the city of Evanston, Illinois, in 2019 implemented a reparations program that has the approval of most of its residents.Driving the news: City Supervisor Shamann Walton, who wrote the 2020 legislation to establish the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, next week plans to introduce a resolution that would...

What's next for reparations in SF

Seattle, WA

Axios Seattle

A procession of increasingly intense weather systems — including two atmospheric rivers — could bring weather drama to the Pacific Northwest through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.Driving the news: The first of these, a "garden variety PNW December winter storm system," is expected to bring a half-inch of rain, stiff breezes and up to 30 inches of snow to the mountains and passes by the end of Friday, National Weather Service meteorologist Kirby Cook told Axios.The second arrives Saturday, bringing gusts of up to 30 mph in Seattle and up to 45 in some coastal areas, higher temperatures...

Four storms in a row are heading for Seattle

Alabama State

New Orleans, LA

What says "holiday season" quite like horned demons trolling the French Quarter streets? That and more on the schedule this weekend in New Orleans:. 🛍️ The Deutsches Haus hosts a Christmas market all weekend with more than 60 vendors, starting Friday at 4pm. 🎭 New Orleans' own Lisette...

Holiday parades and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend

Axios Chicago

The Pogues notorious frontman Shane MacGowan died this week at age 65. What's happening: Tributes have poured in for the Irish punk rock/folk singer from all over the world and right here in Chicago.What they're saying: "Shane was a genius," Metro owner Joe Shanahan tells Axios. "Chicago was a wonderful town for him because he made a lot of connections. He would go to a bar and sit and talk to people. A lot of people have stories because he connected with them."We asked some of Chicago's music community to share their thoughts and personal stories about the legendary musician,...

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan's death rocks Chicago music community

Salt Lake City, UT

Axios Salt Lake City

The International Olympics Committee has announced Salt Lake City is the likely host of the 2034 Winter Olympics.State of play: We're looking back at how the Games unfolded 21 years ago — and we can't get enough of the technicolor outfits. Janica Kostelic #7 of Croatia skis in the Women's Slalom event of the Alpine Skiing competition in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games at the Park City ski area. Kostelic was the gold medalist in the event. Photo: David Madison/Getty Images (L-R) Silver medalist Shannon Bahrke of USA, gold medalist Kari Traa of Norway and bronze medalist Tae Satoya of Japan in the women's moguls at the medal awards ceremony at the Olympic Medals Plaza during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Shigeaki Ushijima of Japan trains for the men's luge event during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City. Photo: Brian Bahr/Getty Images Kyoko Ina and John Zimmerman of the USA compete in the pair's short program during the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

In photos: A look at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City

Columbus, OH

Cincinnati, OH

Axios Columbus

It's all come down to this: Two Ohio teams battling for a shot in the MLS Cup.State of play: The Eastern Conference final at 6pm Saturday will feature the league's first club against one of its newest expansion teams.If you're not headed to Cincinnati, send the team off this afternoon at 2:30pm as players board the bus from Historic Crew Stadium.Or watch the game on the big screen at Grandview Theater & Drafthouse's free watch party Saturday. Doors open at 5:30pm.The big picture: The Crew may be the "big brother" in this growing rivalry, but Cincinnati is turning into a...

Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati face off in MLS conference final

Philadelphia, PA

Cue the "Eye of the Tiger" — Sylvester Stallone is here on Sunday for the opening of the new Rocky Shop at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Driving the news: The actor's visit coincides with the city's official declaration of Rocky Day, commemorating the 47th anniversary of the film's original release.

Rocky Balboa is back for another round

Nashville, TN

Axios Nashville

There's plenty to enjoy around town this month.Here's a guide to some of our favorite shows coming to Nashville in December.Dec. 1-2: The Mavericks, Ryman AuditoriumDec. 4: Travis Scott, Bridgestone ArenaDec. 4: Samara Joy, Schermerhorn Symphony CenterDec. 5-6: Boys II Men, Schermerhorn Symphony CenterDec. 6: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bridgestone ArenaDec. 9: LeAnn Rimes, Ryman AuditoriumDec. 13-23: Amy Grant and Vince Gill, Ryman AuditoriumDec. 15-17: Handel's Messiah with the Nashville Symphony Chorus, Schermerhorn Symphony CenterDec. 19: Jim Brickman, Schermerhorn Symphony CenterDec. 30-31: Old Crow Medicine Show, Ryman AuditoriumDec. 31: Nashville's Big Bash featuring Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Nashville's December concert calender

Chicago chef Art Smith has served the Obamas, Oprah Winfrey and scores of others who come to his restaurants across the country, including most recently Reunion at Navy Pier. What's happening: The Kenwood resident is launching a Santa's Southern Workshop pop-up every Friday-Sunday through Dec. 23, featuring prix-fixe lunches and dinners ($15-$30), along with a visit with Mr. Claus.

Chef Art Smith's Best Day Ever in Chicago

Dallas, TX

Mark Cuban is upending the world of pro sports team deals, agreeing to sell the Dallas Mavericks without relinquishing operational control. Why it matters: This could spark speculation about Cuban's political ambitions. Driving the news: Cuban, who bought the NBA club for $285 million in 2000, reportedly would sell a...

Mark Cuban selling the Mavericks could open political future

North Texas landlords are offering more incentives like free months of rent or free parking in an effort to entice new tenants, according to a recent analysis by Zillow. Why it matters: The increase in what Zillow calls "sweeteners" is an indication that fast-climbing rent costs could be leveling off.

Free rent offers surge in Dallas

It's been almost a decade since people started calling Anthony Cullins "that kid from Fallbrook," after seeing the 12-year-old guitarist tear up weekly jams at the House of Blues downtown. Driving the news: Now, he's a 22-year-old recording artist just home from playing the world-famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in...

San Diego guitarist Anthony Cullins, known as "the kid from Fallbrook," is all grown up

Texas State

Portland, OR

Portlanders who use Spotify streamed Taylor Swift more than any other single artist this year, with Drake, Morgan Wallen, $uicideboy$ and SZA rounding out the top five. What's happening: Spotify Wrapped — the company's annual promotion that shows users their listening habits over a year — dropped on Wednesday.

What music Portland streamed this year

NewsBreak

Oscars viewership jumps to 3-year high

Viewership for the 95th Academy Awards jumped 12% from last year's event, a small sign of momentum for the award show industry, which lost significant viewership...

Oscars viewership jumps to 3-year high

Comments / 0