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California crypto advocates ramp up voter outreach ahead of 2026
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Stand With Crypto is expanding its grassroots civic engagement work in California and across the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterms, with leaders focused on education, voter mobilization and digital asset policy as Congress weighs key legislation….
American Management University and Nobel University plan joint recognition ceremony in Los Angeles
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American Management University and Nobel University will host a joint academic recognition ceremony on Dec. 5, 2026, in Los Angeles to honor graduates, professional learners and selected honorees.
Idrees Degas dies after Los Angeles police chase
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Actor Idrees Degas died May 23 in Los Angeles after the aftermath of a high-speed police pursuit involving a suspect.
Museum of Making Music earns autism certification in Carlsbad
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The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad has been designated a Certified Autism Center by IBCCES after most guest-facing staff completed autism-specific training.
California schools expand letterman jackets beyond sports
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Schools across California are using custom letterman jackets to recognize achievement in academics, leadership, arts, robotics and other activities, as student engagement and belonging become bigger priorities. 5 Star Apparel says the trend is…
American Heritage Literary Institute spotlights the people behind Fender’s rise
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American Heritage Literary Institute has released Fender Electric Instruments, a book that shifts the focus from specs to Leo Fender, his Fullerton team, and the innovations that helped reshape modern music.
Chicago niece and uncle launch children’s book series built around the city’s nicknames
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Patricia Angel Marie Rogers and her uncle Eric Z. Williams have launched The Chicago Kidz Book Series, a Chicago-based children’s project aimed at literacy, diversity and civic pride.
Ken Childs tapped as consultant for upcoming TV series
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Paramount Investigative Services says founder Ken Childs has been hired as a technical consultant for an upcoming television series from a major Los Angeles studio.
Research Finds Fitness Can Improve Later in Life
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A new long-term study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet suggests adults can still gain physical capacity even after age-related decline begins.
Max Ehrich starts new music project with Grammy winners
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Max Ehrich is working on new inspirational music with Grammy-winning producer Leroy Romans and Grammy-nominated producer Marcopolo “eMPe” Castillo.
Hollywood Independent Music Awards unveils 2026 nominations and gala plans
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The Hollywood Independent Music Awards announced its 2026 nominations and set the gala for July 30 at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.
Otherworld Media lands Blackstone deal for audio adaptation of Treasure Island
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Otherworld Media has signed a distribution deal with Blackstone Publishing for Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World, an 8-hour radio mini-series based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel.
Hawke Media lands AOR role for Jacuzzi Group brands
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Hawke Media has been named agency of record for Jacuzzi Group’s wellness portfolio, deepening a relationship that has spanned more than a decade.
Train With Dave places two California studios in Business Rate’s top 10
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Train With Dave’s Orange studio ranked No. 3 in California and its Irvine studio landed in the statewide top 10 in Business Rate’s 2026 personal-training rankings.
Southern California gets first wine and pickleball tournament
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Grape Night will stage Sip ’n Dink on Aug. 1, 2026, at The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, pairing 80 players with 10 winery teams for a round-robin competition and Grand Tasting.
California tops U.S. sports-state rankings, Hawaii leads per capita
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Lucky Rebel ranked all 50 states by pro championships and Summer Olympic medals, finding California far ahead overall and Hawaii the strongest performer relative to population.
Anthia Gillick signs with Kreativ Media and Aqua Talent Agency
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Anthia Gillick has added management from Kreativ Media and representation from Aqua Talent Agency as the Los Angeles actress builds momentum in television and film.
Peter Zongting Li finishes The Pool Boy ahead of Hollywood premiere and streaming rollout
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Los Angeles sound supervisor and re-recording mixer Peter Zongting Li completed his work on The Pool Boy, which premiered Aug. 29 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Fieldwork Brewing to open Mission Rock taproom with Krukow tribute IPA
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Fieldwork Brewing will mark the grand opening of its Mission Rock taproom Sept. 25-27 with a new Westcoast IPA honoring Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow.
Music Brings Life expands with festival win, HBCU tour and 5 million-view milestone
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Music Brings Life is building on a best director win for its film Students Are Heroes and a soundtrack that has topped 5 million YouTube views.
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