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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.

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.

Spectrum, Revolt, and the Los Angeles Urban League collaborated for a music production masterclass, led by Grammy-winning producer Derrick Milano. California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and Los Angeles Urban League President Cynthia Mitchell-Heard attended, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy and cultural investment. Spectrum presented a $25k Digital Education grant to Mitchell-Heard to support their digital literacy programs.

Morning commuters faced significant delays on the southbound San Diego Freeway in the San Fernando Valley after two lanes were shut down due to damaged concrete, causing a minor crash and stop-and-go traffic from 7:30 AM to 9:10 AM. No injuries were reported, but the cause of the damage and repair timeline are still unknown.

Podcast Papi shares his personal journey of overcoming a 3-year period of isolation, poverty, and lack of excitement. He emphasizes that current circumstances do not define ones future and encourages listeners to use challenging times as opportunities for growth and preparation for their comeback story.