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Queens of the Dead flips the zombie apocalypse script with a bold, campy twist, spotlighting the resilience and flair of the LGBTQ+ community. Directed by Tina Romero and co-written with Erin Judge, this horror-comedy reimagines zombies to match its drag queen-fueled, chaotic vibe—think club kids from Bushwick battling the undead with style and sass. Packed with humor, gore, and heart, the film fe...

Get ready to move your feet—Santa Monica College’s Global Motion World Dance Company is bringing the world to The Broad Stage with their electrifying fall performance on November 8th and 9th. Experience a vibrant fusion of West African rhythms, fiery Flamenco, elegant ballet, and tropical Hawaiian vibes—all performed by talented student dancers. This year’s lineup features a brand-new piece by acc...

At 1:30 AM in Mission Hills, LA, police caught four men in the act of stealing $50,000 worth of copper wire and tools. Three fled on foot, ignoring orders, while two—53-year-old Concepcion Vasquez and 51-year-old Jose Garcia Avila—were arrested and booked on grand theft charges. Authorities are still searching for the two suspects who escaped and are urging anyone with info to contact LAPD or L.A....

After 30 years with the LAFD, Jaime Moore — currently Deputy Chief of Operations — is poised to become the department’s first Spanish-speaking and second Latino chief, following a nationwide search. A veteran who led critical wildfire responses and modernized FireStat LA, Moore earned a FEMA award for his research and has deep ties to the firefighting community. With full backing from interim Chie...

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A horrific crash in Santa Monica Friday night left two dead and two critically injured after a speeding car veered onto the sidewalk, hitting pedestrians. The driver fled on foot, and police are hunting a Black male, about 6 feet tall, wearing a red hat, black sweater, and black shoes. Authorities are working around the clock, shutting down Wilshire Boulevard for hours as they gather evidence. Thi...

Santa Monica just got a luxury living powerhouse with Seven Hundred Broadway — an eight-story, 280-unit development featuring a Vons, Equinox gym, and a central park, all wrapped in sleek California design. Priced from $4K for a studio to $12K+ for a three-bedroom, it’s packed with rooftop decks, lap pools, fire pits, and a speakeasy bar with a bowling alley. And yes, 84 units are truly affordable...

Step into luxury with this jaw-dropping Pacific Palisades estate—six bedrooms, $17.5M, and views that’ll make your jaw drop. Built in 1972, it’s been totally transformed into a light-filled oasis where indoor and outdoor blur seamlessly. Imagine Italian custom kitchen counters, a fizzy mineral water system, and an elevator in the works. Beyond the main house? A private resort vibe: spa, sauna, plu...

L.A. Unified is on the brink of a $230 million deficit by November 2027, forcing the school board into a 45-day deadline to fix its finances or risk losing control over spending. County officials blame union contracts costing over a billion annually, and have deployed a financial expert to help—or threaten to appoint an override authority if needed. A “Lack of Going Concern” warning looms, risking...

A Canadian national, Guramrit Sidhu, 63, just received a 20-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating a massive drug trafficking ring that moved over 1,100 pounds of meth and 700 pounds of cocaine from the U.S. to Canada—worth millions. Operating between late 2020 and early 2023, Sidhu coordinated high-stakes truck shipments, used coded phone numbers and cash serials to avoid detection, and b...

Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing enters its fourth day as prosecutors unveil explosive new evidence: his former roommate, Lance Twiggs, testified Robinson began engraving bullets a month before the shooting and left their apartment early on the day of the attack — details that could reshape the case. A chilling post-shooting recording shows Robinson telling Twiggs he “wished he hadn’t done it,...

A Chicago murder suspect got caught in Hollywood after a wild 10-block car chase that ended with his purple van flipped on its side. U.S. Marshals nabbed him near the Walk of Fame, and he’s now in the hospital—set to be returned to Chicago to face charges. No one else was hurt in the crash, but the dramatic arrest proves how far-reaching these manhunts can be. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on...

Sacred Heart Community Service is rallying to equip 3,500 local students with backpacks of school supplies, targeting families hit hard by soaring living costs. As wealth inequality widens in Santa Clara County—where a few hold vast riches while many struggle with basic needs—the initiative aims to restore dignity and focus to students, especially those experiencing homelessness. Leaders stress th...

GEO Group just paid over $100,000 in a landmark settlement after failing to protect immigrant workers at a California detention center — the first time the state has treated detainees as workers and private operators as employers subject to labor laws. Inspections revealed unsafe conditions and COVID-19 spread, while workers earned just $1 per day for essential jobs. The ruling forces GEO to overh...

California’s public universities are getting a major funding boost with hundreds of millions in new state money to hire faculty and cover rising costs — a huge win for higher education. But lawmakers passed on even bigger bond measures that could’ve brought in billions, including a $12 billion science grants package and funds for aging campus buildings. Still, students are in luck: the Cal Grant p...

Get ready for a galaxy far, far away at Sutter Health Park this weekend as the Sacramento River Cats unleash epic Star Wars-themed fun! Saturday’s Star Wars Night invites fans to dress up, light up with lightsabers, and snag exclusive merch. Friday’s early birds win Bryce Eldridge T-shirts, while the first 50 in the Beer Garden get silent disco headsets for a half-hour party. Families can grab a $...

Altadena’s Highlands neighborhood just earned L.A. County’s first historic district status, safeguarding its iconic Craftsman, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Tudor homes—nearly 80 of them—against demolition and modernization, especially vital after recent fires. Meanwhile, GEO Group, the private detention operator, settled a major case by paying over $100K after failing to protect detainees working...

The Sparks are firing on all cylinders despite key absences, erupting for 106 points in a dominant win over Indiana, led by Nneka Ogwumike, Rae Burrell, and Dearica Hamby’s combined 67 points. Hamby’s physicality sparked a second-half surge, while the team’s paint dominance and smart ball movement turned a 10-point deficit into victory. Facing a hungry Chicago Sky squad, the Sparks are proving the...

Quantum Entanglement Communication just took a giant leap forward—scientists have successfully sent a secure message using entangled particles, instantly linking two locations regardless of distance. This breakthrough could revolutionize cybersecurity by making eavesdropping impossible without detection, and researchers are racing to build a scalable network within five years, paving the way for u...

Kobie Turner’s quietly dominating career is being ignored by the NFL — despite leading all rookies in sacks, ranking fifth among DTs by PFF, and posting elite stats while getting double-teamed, he didn’t crack ESPN’s top 13 DTs. The Rams see his value, but the league is still sleeping on him — and with Spotrac projecting a $32M market, a $24–26M deal seems more realistic, putting him in line with...

A stunning new deep-sea fish has been discovered in the Pacific, glowing with bioluminescence at depths over 2,000 feet—scientists think it uses the light to hunt or communicate in total darkness. Found using cutting-edge submersibles, this mysterious creature belongs to an unknown genus, with giant eyes and a predatory jaw structure. The discovery could reshape our understanding of abyssal ecosys...

In a shocking Utah courtroom twist, Tyler Robinson—accused of shooting activist Charlie Kirk from a rooftop—told his roommate he “wishes he hadn’t done it,” as prosecutors unveil chilling evidence including a note and text message declaring intent to “take out” Kirk. The case, now spotlighted by disputes over public access to evidence and looming death penalty implications, centers on Robinson’s a...

A real estate agent known as “Mr. La Cañada” is getting his comeuppance after allegedly price gouging victims of last year’s fires—sentenced to probation, community service, ethics training, and a $20K donation to disaster relief. Though his lawyer insists he was only convicted of false advertising, not price gouging, the case exposes how rampant exploitation is in disaster zones where rent hikes...

A tiny-budget indie horror film called Obsession is blowing up the box office, raking in over $400 million globally on a mere $750,000 budget—and it’s now the highest-grossing movie ever made under $1 million. Actress Megan Lawless, who used to work part-time at a tennis club, skyrocketed to fame after landing the lead role. She knew the script was special from day one, even auditioning without hi...

A Canadian drug kingpin, Guramrit Sidhu, 63, just got a 20-year sentence for orchestrating massive drug shipments from the U.S. to Canada — including over 1,000 pounds of meth and 800 pounds of cocaine worth millions. Part of “Operation Dead Hand,” which began last January, this crackdown led to 19 indictments in California and seized tons of drugs, cash, and weapons. Sidhu, extradited from Canada...