Benjamin Papp

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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Proponents of the lease say it would bring economic growth to the area, however, others worry about increases to noise and air pollution.

VAN NUYS 52 mins ago

Controversial Van Nuys Airport lease approved by LA City Council

The Los Angeles City Council was set Tuesday to reconsider a controversial Van Nuys Airport lease.

Firearms, ammunition, scanning devices were found and confiscated during raids at Wen’s home and van according to federal agents.

Crime and Courts 14 hours ago

Man accused of smuggling weapons to North Korea through Port of Long Beach

A man concealed items inside shipping containers in Long Beach that were bound for North Korea, federal authorities say.

Blake Snell appears at a news conference Tuesday Dec. 3, 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers 19 hours ago

Blake Snell officially introduced as a Dodger. ‘I'm going to be invested'

Two-time Cy Young award winning pitcher Blake Snell will make his debut in Dodger blue Tuesday afternoon during a news conference at Dodger Stadium.

The diseased oak tree is one of 60,000 trees across Pasadena.

Pasadena Dec 2

Pasadena neighbors rally to save historic oak tree

The city of Pasadena is turning to outside help after neighbors rallied to save what they say is an historic oak tree.

Crews will replace three overhead freeway signs as part of the $679 million North County Enhancement Project.

Santa Clarita Dec 3

5 Freeway near Santa Clarita to close for overnight construction through Thursday

Sections of the 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita will be closed for construction for the next three nights.

The bridge — which features characters from Charles Schulz’s iconic “Peanuts” cartoon — sits over Wilbur Ave, adjacent to Tarzana Elementary School.

Tarzana 14 hours ago

Seven more panels to be restored on iconic Tarzana ‘Snoopy Bridge'

Seven more panels were removed from the iconic “Snoopy Bridge” in Tarzana bridge Monday for restoration and the application of anti-graffiti coating.

The scene of a house fire and deadly shooting in Lancaster.

Lancaster Nov 26

Man charged in shooting deaths of 4 at Lancaster home that was set on fire

A 19-year-old man has been charged in the shooting deaths of four people as they slept at a Lancaster home that was later set on fire, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced Tuesday.

First Alert Forecast Nov 26

Chance for light rain in Southern California before Thanksgiving. See the travel forecast

There’s a chance for light rain ahead of Thanksgiving. See this week’s travel forecast.

La Cañada Flintridge Nov 26

Homeowner restrains burglar in La Cañada Flintridge

A person was arrested Monday night in an attempted burglary after being restrained by a homeowner in La Cañada Flintridge, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.