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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East LA charter school known for mariachi program will stay open
East Los Angeles charter school Kipp Sol Academy will stay open after a 4-3 vote by the Board of Education Tuesday evening. Hundreds of students, parents and staff made a Hail Mary pitch in Downey Tuesday evening to keep the school alive. The school provided buses to take families to the vote. Help us save KIPP Sol 📣 Next Tuesday,…
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LA City Council approves right to legal counsel for evicted renters. How it works
The motion still requires approval by Mayor Karen Bass to be formally implemented.
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Free concert for wildfire first responders happening at Hollywood Bowl. See ‘We Love LA' lineup
A free concert dedicated to first responders and those impacted by the January wildfires is set to take place at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night.
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Over 1,000 fake firearms and suppressors seized at LAX since new year
Over 1,000 fake firearms and suppressors seized at LAX in 2025.
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Revamped app makes it easier to get free LA city services. See how
Los Angeles residents who rely on the city’s MyLA311 app to connect with city services might notice a few changes, including an entirely new mobile application to streamline the often frustrating process. Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass announced the launch of the “MyLA311” app Friday morning, intended to “make L.A. cleaner and safer with improved city services.” NEW:...
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LA Metro breaks ground on San Fernando Valley bus line improvements
Los Angeles Metro celebrated the start of construction Friday morning on the new G (Orange) Line to the San Fernando Valley. The $668 million project is the first significant improvement to the bus line in 20 years, according to a memo from the transportation agency. The project is funded by 2016 voter-approved Measure M, a half-cent sales tax for transit…
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César Chávez Day is Monday. What will be closed around Los Angeles
In honor of the late labor leader and civil rights activist’s birthday, Los Angeles will observe César Chávez Day on Monday, March 31.
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Culver City Police add new ‘Hi-Lo Audible Warning System' to emergency services
Culver City emergency services announced the implementation of its ‘Hi-Lo Audible Warning System” Friday morning for emergency evacuations. According to the Culver City Police Department, the system is intended to “cut through the noise of daily life” with a “high-pitched tone followed by a low-pitched tone.” The system will be activated by patrol vehicles in evacuation areas. Police say the…
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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…
