Benjamin is an intern with the NBCLA digital team. He is studying Journalism with a minor in Business Administration at the University of Southern California (Fight on!). In his free time, he likes to wrench on classic American cars, watch the 49ers, and produce live unscripted content.
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LA mom turns viral cooking video into thriving family business
From forklifts to millions forking down her home cooked family recipes, Los Angeles’ Jenny Martinez is social media’s latest major success story.
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LA City Council approves update to 2028 Olympic Games venue plan
The Los Angeles City Council Friday approved changes to the original proposed venue plan for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games, a move officials said will increase revenue and lower potential risk. The city ok’d the current venue plan in 2017, but venue plan revisions were announced during the summer. Any amendments require consent by the city. The City Council…
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Last squawk: Big Bear eaglet naming contest ends today
Calling all Jackie and Shadow fans, you still have a chance to name Jackie and Shadow’s remaining two chicks. Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit organization that oversees the bald eagle nest camera in Big Bear, will accept naming suggestions until Friday March 28 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. The contest is a fundraiser for the non-profit organization with…
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No ticket? No problem. Where to enjoy Dodgers opening day
The Los Angeles Dodgers season begins in less than 48 hours when the boys in blue go head to head with the Detroit Tigers Thursday afternoon at home. With the cheapest tickets priced at $135 each, here are a couple fan fan-favorite alternatives to cheer on the blue crew. First pitch will be thrown on Thursday at 4:10 p.m.
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Not enough parking? Free Dodger Stadium Express buses return for 2025 season
Dodger fans tired of fighting traffic look no further; the Dodger Stadium Express program is back for the 2025 season. A collaboration with the Los Angeles Metro, Dodger’s fans can catch ‘Dodger Express’ buses to and from the game from the several different South Bay stations or Union Station, free of charge. Service for the 2025 season starts 2.5 hours…
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Malibu homelessness count sets fourth consecutive record low
Homelessness in Malibu dropped to a record low 33 people – the fourth consecutive year of decreases across the city. The city recorded it’s highest unhoused population in 2020 at 239 during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2022 that number has decreased to historic lows in recent history. In 2022, there were 88 people experiencing homelessness, 71 in…
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Riverside County animal services waives adoption fees for cats and dogs for ‘Spring Bark'
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is waiving customary adoption fees at all county shelters, starting Wednesday in its latest push to clear the shelters.
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World Series champion Dodgers to visit White House next month
In World Series tradition, the Los Angeles Dodgers have accepted their invitation to visit President Donald Trump and White House next month on April 7. In a social media post Tuesday the team wrote it “look[s] forward to visiting the White House and celebrating our title.” Select players and personnel will visit Capitol Hill the following day on April 8….
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Mookie Betts back in Dodgers' lineup after battling illness
Mookie Betts will return to the field Tuesday night after a undiagnosed illness sidelined him beginning March 9.
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Army Corp of Engineers to cut concrete on Altadena golf course, sparking neighbors' concerns
Altadena neighbors have raised concern over noise and air quality issues as crews work to clean up torched properties from the Eaton Fire. Among the newest initiatives, the Army Corp of Engineers is preparing to crush concrete and recycle metal on the Altadena golf course beginning next week. Homeowners whose residences are still standing, however, said they’re worried about...
