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Ornaments For Altadena initiative brings holiday cheer to fire-affected residents. Local group, including fire survivors, collects ornaments and holiday items to distribute, aiming to restore sentimental traditions. Donors encouraged to include personal notes, fostering connection and comfort.

Jeff Garcia, a renowned Los Angeles comedian and Nickelodeon voice actor, passed away at 50. Known for voicing Sheen Estevez in Jimmy Neutron, he was a beloved figure in the comedy scene. His son, JoJo, shared his grief, describing him as a unique soul and best friend. Erin von Schonfeldt, from The Improv, also expressed condolences. Garcia began his career in the nineties and voiced in various animated films and series.

Worlds Best Surfers Head to Nazaré for Massive Waves: Yellow Alert Issued for Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge

Two teenagers charged in violent South Bay attack, following assault caught on video; police increase presence in downtown and Strand areas.

Google unveils Gemini One Point Five Pro, a groundbreaking AI model with a massive context window, capable of processing up to one million tokens of information at once. This upgrade allows the AI to grasp larger narratives and relationships within vast amounts of data, making it capable of tasks previously impossible, such as summarizing novels, analyzing legal documents, or debugging code. The new model, using a Mixture-of-Experts architecture, is not only more powerful but also more efficient, offering a significant improvement over earlier AI designs. Google is currently offering this advanced model to developers and enterprise customers for testing, signaling a strong push to maintain its competitive edge in the AI landscape.

Congressional Democrats raise concerns over potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount, backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds. Lawmakers worry about national security implications and foreign influence over American media.

In Long Beach, California, a state program successfully housed twenty-five homeless individuals, marking a significant step in Governor Newsoms initiative to address encampments. The program, Homekey, transformed a former inn into a supportive housing facility, providing comprehensive services and no fixed time limits. The move, praised by Mayor Rex Richardson, cleared dangerous conditions and offered a start over opportunity for those in need.

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to End National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must end its deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, returning command to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The decision comes after President Trump ordered two thousand California National Guard members to Los Angeles in June, citing safety concerns amidst local protests. The deployment was a response to demonstrations following immigration enforcement raids, but the judge found no evidence of significant impediment to federal law execution. Governor Newsom and other California leaders celebrated the ruling, while the Trump administration plans to appeal. This situation highlights an ongoing legal debate over the federal governments authority to deploy state National Guard units, with broader implications for their utilization across the country.

Pop sensation Charli XCX takes center stage at Sundance 2026, starring in three films, including a mockumentary she produced. The festivals final year in Park City features a diverse lineup of 90 films, with 40% from first-time directors. Notable films include documentaries on Griner and Mandela, and feature films with Portman, Tatum, and Wilde. The festival honors Robert Redford with legacy screenings, kicking off January 22nd.