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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Mission Viejo 11 hours ago

Volunteers pen letters for puppy who has been at Mission Viejo shelter since April

Volunteers at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center launched a letter writing campaign with the goal of finding a home for Porter, a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix.

Man hands using smart phone to scan public Qr code

Scams 11 hours ago

What is a brushing scam? Experts are warning consumers about QR code fraud

As brushing scams emerge this holiday season, experts are recommending that people update passwords and don’t scan QR codes that are unfamiliar.

David Perez, 52, and Angel Perez, 24, both graduated from Southern New Hampshire University at their commencement ceremony Nov. 23.

Southern California Nov 25

Father and son from Menifee graduate college at the same time

A father and son from Menifee graduated alongside each other from Southern New Hampshire University over the weekend.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 23: Heavy afternoon traffic moves along the I-5 on November 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts nearly 55 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 98 percent of pre-pandemic volumes. AAA also projects that nearly 49 million are expected to travel by vehicle this week, while around 4.5 million will fly to their Thanksgiving destinations. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Thanksgiving Nov 22

What Southern Californians drivers can expect from Thanksgiving travel

Thanksgiving roadway travel is expected to break records this year in Southern California.

Metrolink train at Los Angeles Union Station.

Los Angeles Nov 21

Metrolink offering $10 day pass during Thanksgiving weekend

Metrolink is offering $10 day passes during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Recycled mattresses stacked at the City’s 24/7 mattress drop-off site, located at 970 W. Chester Pl.

Long Beach Nov 20

Long Beach mattress recycling pilot is now permanent

The city of Long Beach announced Wednesday that its mattress recycling pilot program would become permanent.

The groceries include fresh produce, whole grains, rice, legumes and dried fruit.

Thanksgiving Nov 14

DoorDash to deliver groceries to seniors in need

DoorDash is partnering with All Peoples Community Center to deliver groceries to seniors in need this Thanksgiving.

Los Angeles Nov 13

Dodger Stadium gondola project strikes debate from supporters and opposition

The Dodger Stadium gondola project continues to spark debate between supporters and opponents as the proposal moves forward with more public hearings.