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Spencer Pratt Shares His Brutal Verdict of Nithya Raman’s L.A. Mayoral Win

It’s safe to say Spencer Pratt isn’t pleased with the results of the L.A. mayoral race. On Thursday, November 5, it was announced Nithya Raman defeated Karen Bass in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Shortly after the news was revealed, The Hills star took to X with his thoughts on […]

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

Variety

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Former KABC and KCBS News Anchor Harold Greene Dies at 82

Former Los Angeles TV news anchor Harold Greene has died, according to a social media post by his daughter, Courtney Greene. He was 82. Coverage of Last Year's Devastating Fires, and the Aftermath, Dominate L.A. Area Emmy Nominations -- as PBS SoCal, ABC7, KMEX Lead Tally “Our beloved husband, father, uncle and friend has signed off for the last time,” she wrote in a Facebook post. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Harold passed away last night. My mom and I were by his side, and there was an extraordinary amount of love in the room. We have a feeling he’s already settling into the great newsroom in the sky, no doubt with a few suggestions on how things should be run. He was so very loved, and we know he will be missed by many.” Greene was a staple in L.A. TV for years, including long-running stints at both KABC and KCBS. Greene spent more than 18 years at KABC, including as co-anchor of the ABC O&O’s 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts before his exit in 2000. A year later, he joined KCBS/KCAL, where he was reunited with his former KABC co-anchor Ann

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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Hollywood Christmas Parade Grand Marshals revealed

The 94th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is less than a month away and organizers have named the co-Grand Marshals. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will share the spot as the ceremonial leaders of the parade. “We’re thrilled to be chosen as co-Grand Marshals of this year’s Hollywood...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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For Bob’s Big Boy Loyalists In California, The Downey Location, A Local Piece Of History With A Bob Statue Out Front, Still Hits Different

Some childhood favorites fade away, and some are still standing on Firestone Boulevard with a big grin and a checkered outfit. In Downey, California, there is a diner where grown adults pull over, point at a statue, and suddenly sound like kids begging their parents for a treat. People who...

Downey, CA · 1d

Bossip

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#TheBlackWatch: ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Sparks Soul-Stirring Discussion About Black Fatherhood, Generational Trauma & ‘Moonlight’ Comparisons

Brooks and Nicholson deliver standout performances portraying Little Ant's parents navigating family fractures. The film uses Greek mythology to explore a young Black boy's identity and circumstances in Watts. Cinematography and storytelling draw comparisons to 'Moonlight' while establishing its own unique visual identity. Danielle Brooks and J. Alphonse Nicholson are...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220

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Today In SCV History: November 5, 1913 – Grand Opening Of Los Angeles Aqueduct

On Nov.5, 1913, California unveiled its most ambitious engineering project to date: the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Millions of gallons of water from the Owens Valley cascaded down the Newhall Pass into the newly built Van Norman Reservoir, forever transforming Los Angeles and the Santa Clarita region. Los Angeles had rapidly outgrown its origins as the ...

Santa Clarita, CA · 3d

Parade

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Rob Reiner’s Friend Who Introduced Him to Wife Michele to Honor Late Couple: ‘I Miss Them More Than Words Can Say’

Barry Sonnenfeld introduced Rob Reiner to his wife Michele nearly four decades ago. Now the filmmaker is preparing to honor the late couple with an emotional tribute.

Beverly Hills, CA · 11h

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Hollywood Legends Michael Schultz, Faith Evans,Yo-Yo, Steven Williams & DJ Battlecat Honored at Hapa Awards 10th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, CA — November 3, 2026 — Hollywood and Africa are coming together for a milestone celebration as the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) marks its 10th anniversary, with two spectacular events scheduled for Friday, November 6, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Southern California. Presented...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Grateful Crane to Host Far East Feast

The Grateful Crane Ensemble and Chef John Nishio will present the Far East Feast on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nishio residence, 645 Rim Rd., Pasadena. The event offers good old Cantonese-style “Chinameshi” dishes such as pressed almond duck, homyu, pakkai, chow mein, chashu, ginger beef, shrimp with lobster sauce, and more. Nishio has re-created all the family favorites from the Far East Cafe in Little Tokyo.

Pasadena, CA · 1d

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George Takei to Be Inducted into Vroman’s Walk of Fame

A Walk of Fame ceremony for George Takei will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. “Mr. Takei’s authorship and public civil rights work on behalf of all people, but particularly Japanese American and LGBTQIA+ folks, make him the perfect choice to join other authors with a strong connection to Vroman’s and the Pasadena community,” Vroman’s said in a statement. He will join such authors as Lisa See, Naomi Hirahara, Lian Dolan, Walter Mosley, and Michael Connolly.

Pasadena, CA · 21h

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Go Metro to Corita Day Festival and the best fall events in Los Angeles: November 6-8

November opens with a mix of art, music and sports across Los Angeles. Corita Day Festival fills the SCI-Arc campus in Little Tokyo with art-making and live music, Self Help Graphics celebrates its 53rd Día de los Muertos in Boyle Heights, and the Lakers, Kings, Chargers, and Clippers are all home. Metro can get you there. Here’s what’s happening.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

Long Beach Post

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Long Beach Jewish Film Festival offers a week of movies and family fun

Besides screening films, the festival at the Alpert Jewish Community Center will feature a red-carpet premiere, cocktail receptions and a live concert by klezmer band Mostly Kosher. The post Long Beach Jewish Film Festival offers a week of movies and family fun appeared first on Long Beach Post .

Long Beach, CA · 2d

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California Bookstore Founded in 1894 Found a New Owner After a Two-Year Search to Save Its Legacy

Founded in 1894, a California bookstore survived more than a century of change before facing an uncertain future. In 2024, its longtime owner announced plans to sell, hoping to find someone who would preserve the independent business and its history. The search lasted two years before a new owner finally...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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‘The Mosquito Bowl’ movie tells a tragic WWII story. For this 102-year-old veteran, it was personal

John McConnell was running laps on the track at Thornton Township High School outside Chicago in 1942 when an alumnus and football star he knew from the neighborhood pulled up and started running alongside. Bob Baumann was a star tackle on spring break from the University of Wisconsin and was...

Long Beach, CA · 12h

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Central Library walls to shimmer with

The Cultural Arts Division of the Newport Beach Public Library will feature the works of multi-media artist Kathy Kehoe Bambeck themed Gilded Art, on display at Central Library from November 24 through January 14, 2027. A 34-year resident of Balboa, Kehoe Bambeck will exhibit 15-20 framed original multi-media paintings, all...

Newport Beach, CA · 2d

Deadline

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World , the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. 'Independent Lens' Series Acquires Four Documentaries: Prize Winners 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' 'Seeds' & More Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, opens December 4 at The Quad in New York City and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, has won audience awards at the Boulder International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, among other honors. It screens at DOC NYC on November 15. Jane Elliott Against the World is set to make its premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens and on streaming on March 29, 2027. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below. Independent Lens/Flatbush Pictures “In 1968, Jane Elliott divided her all-white Iowa classroom by eye color, creating a lesson in discrimination that made her a national icon and lightning rod in the fight against racism,” notes a synopsis. “Now, nearing 90, she takes on a

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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California Family Filled a Store With Creations From More Than 100 Artists and Unusual Collectibles

A tiny beetle-themed shop sells real insect displays, bird skulls, and fine jewelry, all under one roof. It runs on the vision of one family. It also carries work from more than 100 independent artists. The inventory leans strange in the best way. Think taxidermy, wax seals, bug-themed cards, and...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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Museum of Neon Art showcases historic signage, automatic pinsetters, and iconic bowling culture in new exhibition

New exhibition explores the neon, architecture, culture and community behind Southern California’s legendary mid century bowling palaces. GLENDALE, CA.- The Museum of Neon Art invites visitors to step inside their new exhibit “Wonder Lanes: The Signs and Style of Mid Century Bowling,” which explores how Southern California gave birth to a new generation of family-friendly, architecturally striking bowling centers. The exhibition opened to the public November 7, 2026 and includes historic neon, a documentary, and bowling memorabilia. It is being supported by sponsor Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the world's premier owner-operators of location-based entertainment destinations.

Glendale, CA · 1d

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Celebrate ‘International Churro Day’ at Churrería El Moro

Since 1935, the iconic Mexico City institution that has grown in popularity has made its way to three locations across Southern California: Echo Park, Costa Mesa and La Habra. Churrería El Moro is now introducing a new celebration, marking “International Churro Day” on November 11th with $1 churros.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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SoCal Concert Lineup: November 6–12

Deftones turn Petco Park into a festival, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean celebrate 30 years of The Score under the Hollywood Bowl shell, Don Omar opens and Smashing Pumpkins close a huge Kia Forum week, Ricky Martin plays Temecula and Miranda Lambert closes Highland — and Palm Springs Pride fills the desert streets all weekend.

Los Angeles County, CA · 3d