Benjamin Gamson

Benjamin is an intern with the NBC LA digital team. He is studying journalism at the University of Southern California. In his free time, he likes to follow politics, watch baseball and listen to music.

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More than 5,000 properties are expected to be cleared, according to the Corps’ website and over 1,200 are in the “final sign off” stage, which means they are ready for next steps.

California Wildfires Apr 18

Here's what recovery looks like in Altadena 100 days after the Eaton Fire

There are hundreds of people still displaced and living far from their neighborhood for decades.

Wildfires Apr 17

Where recovery efforts stand 100 days after the Palisades Fire

April 17 marks 100 days since the start of the LA wildfires and Mayor Karen Bass says the city is on track for the fastest wildfire recovery in state history.

Dom Deluca, owner of Fairfax-based Brooklyn Projects, fears that the impact of these new tariffs could be fatal for his business.

Economy Apr 15

Southern California sneaker stores brace for impacts of Trump's tariffs

The Nike shoes sold by Fairfax-based Brooklyn Projects are made in China, the number one target of Trump’s newest tariffs.

There will be two dream fields at Loma Alta Park in Altadena serving kids ages five to 12 years old.

Altadena Apr 14

Little League fields in Altadena set to reopen with help from the Dodgers Foundation

Although the fields will soon be open, the lots around the field remain empty.

A REAL ID in California has a star in the golden bear in the upper right corner.

California Apr 12

TSA to start enforcing Real IDs next month

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., greet the crowd during a rally at Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Apr 12

36k people flock to downtown LA for Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's rally

He will be joined by musical guests including Neil Young, Maggie Rogers and Joan Baez for the Coachella-themed event.

Bass called the announcement a major step in the healing process and said she has no issue working with Caruso, who she competed against in the 2022 mayoral election.

California Wildfires Apr 10

Bass and Caruso team up to rebuild Palisades Recreation Center

Mayor Karen Bass, businessman Rick Caruso and Lakers head coach JJ Redick are rebuilding the Palisades Recreation Center.

Burbank Apr 11

Former Fry's Electronics store in Burbank being demolished

Demolition work at the site of the former Fry’s Electronics store in Burbank continued Thursday, more than four years after the iconic location closed, citing challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.