Podcasts about San Fernando Valley

Eric's early years ended up being very influential to his career and we begin there because, not only did he suggest it, but the specific experiences he cited, and which we discuss, map his trajectory toward the language that speaks through his works today. Eric attended LA Valley College in San Fernando Valley, where he met Fidel Danieli, an early writer for Artforum magazine. Danieli became an influential figure to Eric. He knew all of the leading artists of the time, many of whom were in the Light and Space movement like DeWain Valentine, Peter Alexander and Bob Irwin. He also knew Ed Ruche.Meeting Danieli was a significant event in the young artist's life who's advice echoed Eric's father's belief.“He said son, go find the most important person in the field that you're doing no matter who they are. Find them and work for them for free, befriend them. Do whatever you can to learn what they know. And it was invaluable," said Eric.Eric's work is a remarkable fusion of unconventional elements: automotive tools, techniques, and materials. These form the cornerstone of his unique style as a sculptor. He masterfully blends the structures of wooden architecture with the fluidity of biomorphic forms, resulting in a contrast that captures the essence of life and movement. Beyond this, Eric has mastered the art of incorporating resin, using it to infuse visual depth into his work. The result is a blend of surface and subsurface fluid color, a technique that has earned him respect in the art world.In this episode we discuss Eric's career as well as his process and his motivation for masterfully creating beautiful form. 

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Nikki Nash, daughter of musician, trombonist Dick Nash. Now, you may not know the face or the name, Dick Nash but you certainly know his work with Henry Mancini, or should we say Hank Mancini with some of his best known work. Before the Wrecking Crew, Dick and a small group of side-men WERE the Wrecking Crew, playing on hundreds of studio dates for film, TV and major label albums in the 50s and 60s. But as we learn, Dick Nash didn't take every date offered for a very specific reason. Our conversation with Nikki centered around her new book, Collateral Stardust: Chasing Warren Beatty and Other Foolish Things, an autobiography about her life in and around show business that is one hell of a read. Some of the things we talk about in our conversation with Nikki include notable run-ins with everyone from the aforementioned Warren Beatty, as well as Dennis Miller, Louise Lasser, Don Cornelius, Robert Hays, the Black Panthers, Robert Altman and many others. We also discuss long-lost LA restaurants like The Old World and The Luau, the best toast, the job of an A.D. behind the camera, addiction, painting, depression, growing up in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles and much more. Nikki was open, honest, funny, matter-of-fact, attentive and gave us all we could handle in discussing her life and her book. And like her book, our interview was breezy and also had a lot of depth below the surface. But don't take my word for it, take a listen to this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast and see for yourself. Everyone has a story.    

It's Mighty Monday, and Ryan is here to take us back to the diamond with one of our favorite films: The Sandlot.ABOUT THE SANDLOTIn the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.AIR DATE & PLATFORM FOR THE SANDLOTApril 7, 1993 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF THE SANDLOTTom Guiry as Scott “Scotty” SmallsMike Vitar as Benjamin “Benny the Jet” RodriguezPatrick Renna as Hamilton “Ham” PorterChauncey Leopardi as Michael “Squints” PalledorousMarty York as Alan “Yeah-Yeah” McClennanBrandon Quintin Adams as Kenny “The Heater” DeNunezGrant Gelt as Bertram Grover WeeksShane Obedzinski as Tommy “Repeat” TimmonsVictor DiMattia as Timmy TimmonsJames Earl Jones as Mr. Mertle (and “the Beast” guardian)Directed & written by David Mickey EvansBRAN'S THE SANDLOT SYNOPSISThe movie kicks off with a narrator telling us about Babe Ruth calling his shot as an announcer gets ready to call a baseball game.Flash back to that guy as a kid. Scotty Smalls moves to the San Fernando Valley with his mom and stepdad, Bill. He doesn't have any friends, so he asks Bill to teach him how to play baseball. Bill puts his prized possession on the mantel—a signed Babe Ruth baseball.The next day, Scotty runs to the nearby baseball field to see if he can make some friends. A fly ball comes right to him, and it doesn't go well. As he fumbles for the ball, he's terrified by this… Beast… on the other side of the fence. The kids give him a hard time for not knowing how to throw or catch. Scotty goes home, asks Bill to teach him again, and ends up with a black eye.The next day, despite the other kids not wanting him to play, the team's best player, Benny, says they should give him a shot because they need a full team. Benny teaches him to throw and catch, and soon Scotty starts to fit in.One day, Ham smacks a home run into the Beast's yard. When Smalls asks about the Beast, the boys hold a sleepover and share the legend of the terrifying dog who lives beyond the fence.The boys become best friends and do best friend stuff—like hanging out at the pool and celebrating the Fourth of July. But at the end of the day, it all comes back to baseball.One afternoon, Benny absolutely crushes their only ball. With Bill out of town, Smalls thinks he's got the solution: he'll grab the one from the mantel. What Smalls doesn't realize is that the ball is signed by Babe Ruth. When he hits his first home run with it, he proudly tells the guys it was signed by “some girl named Ruth.” They freak out once they realize what he's done.The boys quickly forge Babe Ruth's signature on a new ball as a temporary replacement while they try to get the real one back. But the Beast doesn't make it easy.After a dream where Babe Ruth himself tells Benny about being a legend, Benny decides to take matters into his own hands. He hops the fence. The dog—who turns out to just be a big, playful pup—chases Benny all around town. Eventually, Benny makes it back, but the Beast crashes through the fence and gets stuck. Scotty and Benny free him, and the dog gratefully licks Smalls' face before leading them to his stash of baseballs.The boys meet Mr. Mertle, the Beast's owner, and are shocked to learn that he knew Babe Ruth personally. Mr. Mertle gives Smalls a ball signed by the entire 1927 Yankees in exchange for weekly baseball chats.The gang eventually grows up and goes their separate ways. Smalls? He's revealed to be the sports commentator from the beginning, still best friends with Benny, who goes on to play for the Dodgers. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For most kids, bedtime means night-lights and favorite blankets. For her, it meant wondering what was already standing in the dark. At just five years old in a San Fernando Valley rental, she sat up in bed and saw a glowing boy framed in her doorway — silent, shimmering like moonlight trapped inside a child's shape. Too terrified to scream, she hid beneath the covers until dawn. But the haunting didn't stay behind when the family moved. In Canoga Park, she woke in her mother's bed to a tall, dark Hat Man looming near the closet. In Palmdale, footsteps echoed through empty halls, chandeliers swayed with no breeze, a TV turned on by itself. Some nights she felt a small, icy hand press against her cheek… and then came the voice — a woman clearly calling her name. Her brother heard the phantom bangs on windows. Her mother heard the sound of a little boy crying behind her. And in the hallway one afternoon, she came face-to-face with a girl in a decades-old white dress who smiled shyly before vanishing. Across years and cities, the presence always found her: the glowing boy, the woman's voice, the unseen hand. This isn't just a haunted house story — it's a chilling true ghost story about what happens when the haunting attaches itself to a person, not a place.  #TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #HauntedChildhood #GhostEncounters #HatMan #ParanormalActivity #CreepyStories #ChildhoodHaunting #GhostStories #SpiritWorld #UnexplainedPhenomena #Haunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

For most kids, bedtime means night-lights and favorite blankets. For her, it meant wondering what was already standing in the dark. At just five years old in a San Fernando Valley rental, she sat up in bed and saw a glowing boy framed in her doorway — silent, shimmering like moonlight trapped inside a child's shape. Too terrified to scream, she hid beneath the covers until dawn. But the haunting didn't stay behind when the family moved. In Canoga Park, she woke in her mother's bed to a tall, dark Hat Man looming near the closet. In Palmdale, footsteps echoed through empty halls, chandeliers swayed with no breeze, a TV turned on by itself. Some nights she felt a small, icy hand press against her cheek… and then came the voice — a woman clearly calling her name. Her brother heard the phantom bangs on windows. Her mother heard the sound of a little boy crying behind her. And in the hallway one afternoon, she came face-to-face with a girl in a decades-old white dress who smiled shyly before vanishing. Across years and cities, the presence always found her: the glowing boy, the woman's voice, the unseen hand. This isn't just a haunted house story — it's a chilling true ghost story about what happens when the haunting attaches itself to a person, not a place.  #TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #HauntedChildhood #GhostEncounters #HatMan #ParanormalActivity #CreepyStories #ChildhoodHaunting #GhostStories #SpiritWorld #UnexplainedPhenomena #Haunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

It's time to get familiar with a new brand run by two of the most decorated OGs in the game, one of whom is responsible for the creation of Bubba Kush and the genetics behind Dr. Greenthumb's empire, while the other is responsible for building multiple grow tech empires, dipping his fingers into every aspect of the industry along the way.Blackleaf is joined in the FSOTD studio by the legend himself, Kenji Fujishima, and his partner Art, to discuss all things Craft Cartel, CraftCo Direct, as well as their legacies in the industry, countless unheard stories surrounding celebrities like B-Real, DJ AM, the REAL story behind Bubba Kush, how Kenji got the original Bubba back from Trap Jesus after 15 years, where the industry is at right now, and so much more.If you haven't seen our first interview with Kenji, we highly recommend going back and soaking in even more of this guy's insane backstory. To give a brief synopsis, Kenji grew up with BReal, and as soon as Cypress Hill hit it big, Kenji was touring with the group, picking up genetics at Sensi Seeds' shop in Amsterdam, blowing out BReal's garage in Hollywood with plants, collecting seeds from BReal all the years Cypress Hill touredessentially providing the genetic backbone for what would become Dr. Greenthumb's.Art has spent more than 25 years working across every part of the

After the success of his second feature film, Boogie Nights, Paul Thomas Anderson was able to make whatever film he wanted to, and that was the film Magnolia; a story of a web of people in the San Fernando Valley on a rainy day. The film is widely hailed as one of the best of his career, but is that the case for us? Come back next episode as we discuss one of the great American films of the 21st Century, There Will Be Blood!

Sometimes we just want to watch a good movie. That's why we're taking a trip to the San Fernando Valley to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's breakthrough film, BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997). Ever heard of it? PLUS: Jeffrey Epstein and the British government. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/139157291

More information as it comes to hand about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from Disney. Is it a wrap, or will he be back? This moment may serve as a warning to Disney employees. Trump took to Truth Social to comment on Kimmel's ousting. Also, it's drenching! Tomorrow the San Fernando Valley will have an 85% chance of rain, with up to an inch set to fall! There is a risk of flash flooding in parts of Southern California. Three police officers were killed in a rural township near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after they served a warrant. Two additional officers were shot and injured. The shooter is confirmed dead. The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in November at the Peacock Theater in LA, and will honor the late, great Joe Cocker.

State Sen. Caroline Menjivar is in studio to talk about growing up in the area she represents, Burbank and the San Fernando Valley – the same neighborhood as Conway! She talks about her feelings on the Valley seceding from Los Angeles. She also talks about how she feels about Prop. 50. Conway also grills producer Bellio on her “permed” hair – and her past life as a Hollywood tour guide.

More on the sad passing of iconic pin-up Robert Redford, plus Hermosa Beach residence are up in arms about a 50-foot residential plan right near the beach. There's an incoming downpour predicted in the LA basin stretching all the way up to Big Bear. A cooking-oil spill on the 10 freeway has closed all lanes in the San Bernardino area for the past 90 minutes. There's a rare pop-up storm incoming for the LA area, plus Elton John is turning his old kneecaps – into jewelry. There was a Benihana brawl, plus Valenica road rage.

On the surface, the modeling industry in the 80s was about parties and pretty clothes, but underneath the flash, there were drugs, sex, and violence. And Paul Fisher, a former straight-A student from the San Fernando Valley, rose to prominence amidst the turmoil. After a chance encounter with an alleged mobster, Paul suddenly found himself with a million dollars in funding and the chance to start a modeling agency in New York City. The city was then embroiled in a "model war" between industry titans Eileen Ford and John Casablancas, and Paul tried to make his mark. But even as Paul thrived in the party-heavy culture of the time, burning cash like a furnace, he came face to face with the darkest forces in the industry. As his shady backers put the screws to him, Paul faced down deadly consequences, trying to make a star while saving his soul. EPISODES AVAILABLE HERE:Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-model-wars-291069458/episode/introducing-model-wars-291069459/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Get the full episode at patreon.com/extended_clip Today's podcast is on Paul Thomas Anderson's sophomore breakthrough, Boogie Nights. We go deep on the porno-set epic, having our own San Fernando Valley backyard pool party along the way.

Eine unterbeschäftigte Privatdetektivin aus dem wenig aufregenden kalifornischen San Fernando Valley ermittelt in einem mysteriösen tödlichen Autounfall. Schnell stößt sie auf eine mysteriöse evangelikale rechtsradikale Sekte. Ethan Coen, die eine Hälfte des legendären Brüderpaares der Coen-Brüder, legt mit „Honey Don't!" einen Film vor, der Lust an Übertreibung und Grenzüberschreitung hat.

This week, we're cruising with aliens in L.A. in 1988's "Earth Girls Are Easy." We talk about Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Brown and the San Fernando Valley in the '80s. Listen now.

This week on the show Jackie (@jackiekashian) is wearing a bucket hat and Laurie (@anylaurie16) has some serious bucket hat envy. We return to the horrors of laser eye surgery and Murphy beds, both separate and together. Plus, spice up your evening in the San Fernando Valley by taking a trip to “The Shim”! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on The Jackie and Laurie YouTube channel! Comic of the Week: Chelsé Greaux @chelsaycomedy Become a MaxFun Member for benefits and other great pods:https://href.li/?https://maximumfun.org/donate Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieandLaurie Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jackie_Kashian See Laurie on tour: https://lauriekilmartin.com/tour-dates See Jackie on tour: https://jackiekashian.com/tour-dates Watch 'Lauries special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3zWwgPA Watch Laurie's special “Cis Woke Grief ”Slut on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3NpHlMo Watch 'Jackies special “Looking Back” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZfwWvgMT70 Follow Laurie on social media: @anylaurie16 Follow Jackie on social media: @jackiekashian Recorded and Produced by Kyle Clark : @kyleclarkisrad  Become a member at maximumfun.org/join.

When you think about '70s rock 'n' roll, few names bring to mind teenage rebellion and raw energy like Cherie Currie, the original lead singer of The Runaways. She was only 15 years old when she fronted one of the most groundbreaking all-girl rock bands of the era, making waves with her powerhouse voice, striking stage presence, and that iconic corset-and-chains outfit that became part of rock history.Cherie was born in California and grew up in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Before she ever thought about fronting a rock band, she was just a music-obsessed teenager who idolized David Bowie. In fact, it was her love of Bowie's glam-rock style that shaped her own look and attitude. Cherie was already performing in small gigs around L.A. when Kim Fowley and Joan Jett came calling. They were putting together a tough, edgy, all-female rock band that would soon shake up the male-dominated music scene.In '75, Cherie joined The Runaways, alongside Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, and Jackie Fox. She quickly became the band's lead singer, famous for belting out songs like “Cherry Bomb”, which became the group's signature anthem and is still celebrated as one of the defining punk-rock tracks of the ‘70s. Currie's onstage persona—provocative, fearless, and rebellious—made her a standout in the band and a poster child for teenage rock rebellion.The Runaways were groundbreaking. They weren't just a novelty “girl band”—they could really play. The girls toured the world and in Japan they were treated like superstars. But behind the scenes, things weren't always as glamorous. Tensions within the band, combined with the pressures of fame, the exploitation of young girls in the rock world, and substance abuse struggles, led to Cherie leaving The Runaways in '77—just two years after she'd joined.Life after The Runaways was a wild mix of ups and downs for Cherie Currie. She launched a solo music career, releasing the album Beauty's Only Skin Deep in '78 and later teaming up with her identical twin sister, Marie Currie, for the duet album Messin' with the Boys in '80. Cherie also explored acting. She starred alongside Jodie Foster in the cult classic film Foxes (1980) and appeared in other films throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Parasite and Twilight Zone: The Movie.But Cherie didn't stop there. She reinvented herself yet again—as a chainsaw artist. In the 2000s, she became an award-winning chainsaw carver, creating intricate wooden sculptures that stunned critics and fans alike.In 2010, interest in her story skyrocketed with the release of The Runaways movie, starring Dakota Fanning as Cherie and Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett. The film reignited global attention for the band, cementing Cherie's legacy as a trailblazer for women in rock. Around the same time, she published her memoir Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway, a raw, honest account of her life in and out of the band.She's continued to perform music into recent years, releasing the 2019 album Blvds of Splendor.Cherie Currie will always be remembered as the fierce blonde teenager who stepped onstage and screamed “Hello world, I'm your wild girl!” with The Runaways. She was part of a band that kicked open doors for future generations of female rockers—from Joan Jett's later success with The Blackhearts, to the riot grrrl movement, to today's women-led rock bands.Her story isn't just about teenage fame—it's about survival, reinvention, and proving that rock 'n' roll really can be forever.This week Cherie joins us to share it all.I'd love to hear if you enjoy this episode. Please reach out with any comments or suggestions through the website: https://www.abreathoffreshair.com.au

We're joined by the principal members of the band HAIM: Alana, Danielle and Este Haim. In 2013, they released their critically acclaimed debut album Days Are Gone and the rest is history. HAIM joins us in the studio to talk about making the latest record: I Quit. They also get into growing up in the San Fernando Valley and the shocking lyrics in the new album are about a true story from their time in high school. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Oscar Moreno spent 18 years in the Army with tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo. After retiring in 2020 he found DEKA FIT in 2022 and went all in, competing everywhere, qualifying for Worlds, and eventually opening Flagal Fitness in the San Fernando Valley. From there he launched the San Fernando Valley Games, a new strength and endurance race format, and now he is hosting a HYROX simulation weekend in Sylmar, CA on October 18 and 19. Day one is HYROX Strong, all stations with no running. Day two is the full simulation with solo, doubles, and relay divisions. Timing chips included. John Hickey is the creator of Best of LinkedIn, the account that skewers corporate cringe and fake “my kid said this” posts. What started as parody became a career shift. John moved from ad sales into directing major ad campaigns. We talk Made Up Kid Monday, the infamous crying CMO, where satire ends and doxxing begins, and why people melt when their thought leadership gets exposed. Guest Links: Oscar Moreno | Best Of LinkedIn Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG

When I was struggling in my 20s, I would receive a $50 check from my dad every week. It would come from Gene Stone's Janitorial Service. He's dead now, and he would never want to be remembered that way. He was a jazz drummer, after all, and that is what he wanted people to know about him. But he also had a janitorial service where he would clean office buildings owned by his friend Dave from high school. Dave made it big in real estate and threw my dad a bone by giving him a reliable route to clean his office buildings. My dad needed the money, so he went every day on his route, cleaning toilets, washing down countertops, and vacuuming the carpets in low-rent buildings deep in the San Fernando Valley.I know the route because he gave it to me when I was a struggling single mom who wanted to raise my baby and not put her in daycare. And for a time, I worked as a janitor so I could bring my baby with me. It was honest work, except for those few individuals who seemed to take pleasure in ruining a bathroom in ways that no one would ever say out loud, much less write about in a Substack post. But I cleaned them, and I did the best job I could to make my pops proud and not embarrass him in front of his friend Dave. Now, we see the Gavin Newsom meme factory being praised by the media and the Left, for making fun of janitors.They think they're just doing what MAGA does, making fun of people. They make fun of Scott Pressler by calling him Nancy Mace. They make fun of Trump's assassination and the bandage. Except, as usual, the pod people have it wrong. Trump doesn't make fun of janitors. He doesn't make fun of gay men. Rick Grenell, the so-called “janitor,” is gay.Not only doesn't Trump make fun of the underclass, but he also took over the Kennedy Center and now the Smithsonian to do what our cultural overlords would never do: open up America's culture to everyone. As it is, both of these government institutions have served the upper-class whites who need absolution for their sins of wealth and privilege, so they virtue signal with social justice to shame all of those bad people over there who do not “believe” in their colonization origin story.I know what it is to be among the sneering class. I know what it is to virtue signal. I know what it feels like to be a “white savior” and how, for years, that was the only way people like me could feel any sort of purpose or worth. Because otherwise, we were just another “white supremacist.”I also know how this ideology benefited those at the top, and how ashamed I once was that my dad was once a janitor. Because, like all of those in Hollywood and everywhere else in American culture, what you want is to be part of the rarified elite, no janitors allowed. As long as you virtue signal, you are seen as “good” and “pure.”Well, not anymore. Newsom's desperate bid to unseat America's alpha male is reminiscent of a jungle fight between two silverback gorillas. My money is on Trump. For ten years, the Left has tried to mock him, humiliate him, defeat him, and all they got for it was a lousy White Dudes for Harris t-shirt and a humiliating loss in November of 2024.Trump has made a fool of every Democrat for ten years, and he'll make a fool of Gavin Newsom, too. Although he might not have to. The way it looks to me is like watching George Bailey and his future wife dance at the edge of the pool, not realizing they're about to fall in. They think the cheering is for the dancing.Newsom's obsession with Trump has reached almost stalker-level. He so badly wants to be Trump that he'll stop at nothing, it seems, and is perfectly happy to abandon the moral high ground to get there. But, as usual, because the Left can't meme, he's doing it wrong. Their imitation of Trump and MAGA is off because they are depicting the version they see, not the version that exists. They don't get it that much of what drove Trump's popularity was empathy. People like me couldn't stand watching their endless obsession, the unending hatred, the nonstop attacks. That's partly why I left the party. And all they're doing now is helping to rally MAGA once again. Newsom is a try-hard pick-me. He is the sleazy villain in a Lifetime movie. He's giving snooty college brat who bullies the nice guy. Don't forget where our hearts landed with the movie Breaking Away.He's the wrong one in a 1980s high school romcom, like James Spader in Pretty in Pink:His meme army, flying high on Adderall and Wellbutrin, probably thinks making fun of the working class is a winning pitch, and maybe it is for the upper class, who have run out of every other option. I mean, it's not like they have anything to offer the people, right?You can't feed your family with memes. They have no plan for the future, no vision, no way of governing the whole country except perhaps to throw half of us into gulags. What do they have left except to imitate what has defeated them? And when you've lost Joe Scarbrough:The party that is already too online is feeding the beast the Left has morphed into, as they have become consumed by their pathological hatred of Trump. So maybe that's right — this is exactly how to win hearts and minds of soulless sociopaths. According to Harry Enten, it's working! They're hoping mockery and bullying by a white guy who tweets in all-caps will work as political viagra to restore morale among their base. Ultimately, what they seem to crave is their own version of Trump. Newsom is so power hungry that he is happy to go along with it. But Trump is a survivor. He was raised to be a killer by a father who would not tolerate weakness. How else could he have survived two impeachments, four indictments, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts, and non-stop attacks from the empire for ten long years? By contrast, Newsom won't survive even one scandal. Listen to him try to defend stealing his friend's wife:Oh, and let's not forget when he ran like a coward from Erin Friday: First, he made headlines for saying allowing biological men to compete against biological women was “deeply unfair,” then he backtracked, because of course he did.Ben Shapiro opened his show with the latest scandal involving Newsom, who, of course, pivoted to Trump when called out:Newsom's tyrannical COVID policies destroyed the minds of children, not to mention small businesses. We watched them all close down. He kept students locked down longer than he should have. And that cost California a $2 billion settlement for students hurt by the lockdowns, and there is no way to recover what they've lost. Besides, Sheriff Chad Bianco is hot on Newsom's heels, highlighting the governor's obvious weakness when it came to leading California through a crisis. Newsom is now in a mad scramble to prevent gas prices from soaring to $8 per gallon. Environmental groups are coming for him, just as the LGBTQIA lobby came for him. He'll cave because he's spineless. His biggest problem is that he can't meme his way out of being a white, heteronormative male in a party that supposedly speaks to the marginalized. Gen Z, Black voters, and women will need to be on board for Newsom to win the primary. If Newsom and Kamala Harris, for instance, or even AOC, go head-to-head, then they will be at war with themselves. Who are we, they will ask, are we the party that can only win with white men? Or are we the party that wants to make history?Either way, in focusing only on the soulless bullies in his party, Newsom will have a hard time selling his own rotten policies to the Rust Belt. He won't be running against Trump. He'll be running against JD Vance. I'd bet the farm on JD. Why? Because he came from nothing, survived an abusive, drug addicted mother, fought to defend our country, and wrote a brilliant book about forgotten America.And the more they boo him, like they did at the Kennedy Center…Or kick him out of restaurants, as they did in Scotland, the more likely people like me will stand up for him and stand behind him.JD's success was earned, Newsom's was not. Just as Newsom hides behind his zillennials who do his meming for him, he will have to rely on the legacy media to transform him from a cipher into a man of substance.But if you're making fun of janitors, you're making fun of my dad and others like him who didn't have a powerful aunt in San Francisco but had to make money the old-fashioned way - they had to earn it. No one who makes fun of janitors should ever be President of the United States.The hardest work Newsom has ever done is slicking back his hair for a photo op. He's survived nothing. He's built nothing. He stands for nothing. And in that way, he's the perfect representative for today's Democratic Party. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

Lara and Carey return to recap the maddening final installment of The Valley's Season 2 reunion. But first, they discuss the harrowing new Tesla Diner, the NPC-ification of downtown LA, hetero hell foodie scenes, how lighting up the Hollywood sign at night could save Los Angeles, Alien: Earth, Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley's new venture and the complicated nature of the Hulu-sphere.Back at Radford Studios, Danny's creepy behavior with Brittany at a party for this year's Super Bowl is brought before the tribunal. Janet, Jason and Jasmine attempt to squash their beef, as Doute tries (unsuccessfully) to pull one over her rindom nemesis from Ohio. Jax laments the pro-Brittany party at his namesake watering hole as he faces off with Zack one final time. Nia and Danny commit to a throw-everything-at-the-ceiling-defense blitz to deflect from Danny's drunken sex pestery. And they convince nearly everyone except Janet, who somehow, despite everything and her own incredibly rindom tendencies, comes out victorious against the Old Guard. Jax then leaves the soundstage and disappears into the hazy dusk of the “Other side of the hill,” becoming merely a myth in the San Fernando Valley.Listen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video bonus episodes by joining the SUP Patreon. Watch video episodes of the pod on Mondays and Fridays by subscribing to the SUP YouTube. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Gavin Newsom versus Donald Trump, round 2, in the legal fight over the National Guard deployment in LA. Disgraced former OC supervisor Andrew Do may finally get the bill for his crimes. Water has returned to Porter Ranch and Granada Hills, but it's still not safe to drink. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

In this Restaurant Owners Uncorked episode, Wil speaks with Or Peleg of Tel Aviv Restaurant Group in Los Angeles about his journey from aspiring lawyer to restaurateur, his group's six kosher restaurants, and the realities of running hospitality businesses in a challenging post-COVID LA environment. Or shares insights on balancing high service standards with rising labor costs, maintaining a people-first hospitality culture despite industry-wide tech and automation trends, and the importance of building lasting customer relationships. He emphasizes that while the restaurant business is tough and unpredictable, the joy of creating memorable guest experiences and fostering community keeps him motivated. Both discuss staffing challenges, the benefits of a weekly day off due to kosher practices, and the need for realistic expectations for anyone entering the industry.Key Takeaways: Or Pellig transitioned from aspiring lawyer to hospitality after discovering his love for creating memorable guest experiences. Tel Aviv Restaurant Group operates six kosher restaurants in LA's San Fernando Valley, with a seventh opening soon. Kosher operations involve strict dietary laws, separation of meat and dairy, special inspections, and closure from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. Closing on Saturdays, initially a concern, now provides essential rest and balance for the team. Post-COVID staffing challenges include higher turnover, rising wages (e.g., $20/hr at McDonald's), and difficulty finding committed team members. The group invests in higher staffing levels to maintain personalized, hands-on service despite tech trends pushing toward self-ordering and automation. Exceptional service and experience—not just food quality—are key to customer loyalty in a competitive market. Or cautions would-be restaurateurs about the industry's challenges, high failure rates, and the need for hands-on ownership. Hospitality work offers a unique career path for people from all backgrounds, rewarding hard work and guest care with growth opportunities. Owner presence, strong culture, and genuine gratitude toward loyal guests are essential for long-term success.

Joe wrote a book! Well…kinda. After a few years of gathering photos and writing, Joe has published FILIPINOS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, a pictorial history that traces the historical and cultural shifts of this quintessential suburb through the lens of generations of Filipinos who made the San Fernando Valley their home. This book is...

Mayor Karen Bass and Councilman John Lee held an emergency press conference today addressing the widespread water outage crippling parts of the San Fernando Valley, including Porter Ranch and Granada Hills. Residents are scrambling for access to free water stations set up by the city. Meanwhile, United Airlines issued a surprise ground stop at several major airports, including LAX, causing travel chaos nationwide. What's behind the sudden halt in flights—and how long will L.A. go dry?

A heat wave arrives with some areas about to hit triple-digit temps. LA County gets a new hub for Skid Row homeless services. Thousands in the San Fernando Valley may wake up to no water. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Coming up on today's Local: Another ICE raid in Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley residents have their water shut off, and this year's wildfires are deadlier than the official number suggests

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A in-depth look at former Vice President Kamala Harris' political future…PLUS – Thoughts on former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas being arrested by federal authorities for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business from his San Fernando Valley mansion AND Los Angeles losing it's rank as the city with the worst traffic in the Country - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Suspect in Execution-Style Murders of ‘American Idol' Executive and Husband Had History of Violence and Mental Health Issues The man accused of killing American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, in their Encino, California, home last week had a history of alarming behavior, multiple arrests, and signs of mental instability, according to court and police records, as well as interviews with neighbors. Raymond Boodarian, 22, was arrested on Tuesday, July 9, and charged with two counts of murder following a violent home invasion that left Kaye, 69, and DeLuca, 70, dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. The couple was found in their $4.5 million gated mansion in Encino, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. Boodarian, who lived about 13 minutes away from the victims' home, had long raised red flags in his own community. According to multiple neighbors, he frequently exhibited disturbing behavior, including wandering the streets high on drugs, staring into homes, and bringing known drug users into the area. “He would just sit in front of houses smiling and staring. It was unsettling,” one neighbor told The New York Post. “No one was shocked when we heard he'd been arrested.” Records show that Boodarian had been arrested multiple times between October 2023 and June 2024 on charges including brandishing a deadly weapon, battery, and criminal threats with intent to terrorize, according to Los Angeles Times and state inmate records. However, the charges were dismissed after he was found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Despite these concerns, Boodarian was released several times, including after a six-month stint in custody that ended earlier this year. Authorities believe that on Thursday, July 4, 2025, Boodarian broke into Kaye and DeLuca's residence, which was protected by fencing, gates, and surveillance systems. A neighbor spotted a man jumping the couple's fence around 4:00 p.m. and called police. Officers arrived and conducted an aerial search with a helicopter but found no immediate signs of a break-in. Tragically, investigators now say that by the time police arrived, Kaye and DeLuca were already dead inside the home. Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Guy Golan confirmed that Boodarian remained inside the residence for roughly 30 minutes before the couple arrived home. “A violent struggle ensued between the victims and the suspect, who was already inside. The homeowners were ruthlessly shot multiple times,” Golan said. Fingerprints from Boodarian's prior arrests and surveillance footage tied him to the crime scene, according to TMZ, which also published images of Boodarian being arrested shirtless outside his home, surrounded by officers in tactical gear. Robin Kaye was a highly respected music supervisor who worked on American Idol for at least 15 seasons, helping to shape the sound and success of the long-running reality competition. She also worked on productions including Lip Sync Battle, Miss USA, and Miss Universe. Thomas DeLuca, her husband, was a musician who, like Kaye, was deeply embedded in the entertainment industry. The couple was well-known and beloved in their professional and personal circles. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Suspect in Execution-Style Murders of ‘American Idol' Executive and Husband Had History of Violence and Mental Health Issues The man accused of killing American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, in their Encino, California, home last week had a history of alarming behavior, multiple arrests, and signs of mental instability, according to court and police records, as well as interviews with neighbors. Raymond Boodarian, 22, was arrested on Tuesday, July 9, and charged with two counts of murder following a violent home invasion that left Kaye, 69, and DeLuca, 70, dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. The couple was found in their $4.5 million gated mansion in Encino, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. Boodarian, who lived about 13 minutes away from the victims' home, had long raised red flags in his own community. According to multiple neighbors, he frequently exhibited disturbing behavior, including wandering the streets high on drugs, staring into homes, and bringing known drug users into the area. “He would just sit in front of houses smiling and staring. It was unsettling,” one neighbor told The New York Post. “No one was shocked when we heard he'd been arrested.” Records show that Boodarian had been arrested multiple times between October 2023 and June 2024 on charges including brandishing a deadly weapon, battery, and criminal threats with intent to terrorize, according to Los Angeles Times and state inmate records. However, the charges were dismissed after he was found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Despite these concerns, Boodarian was released several times, including after a six-month stint in custody that ended earlier this year. Authorities believe that on Thursday, July 4, 2025, Boodarian broke into Kaye and DeLuca's residence, which was protected by fencing, gates, and surveillance systems. A neighbor spotted a man jumping the couple's fence around 4:00 p.m. and called police. Officers arrived and conducted an aerial search with a helicopter but found no immediate signs of a break-in. Tragically, investigators now say that by the time police arrived, Kaye and DeLuca were already dead inside the home. Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Guy Golan confirmed that Boodarian remained inside the residence for roughly 30 minutes before the couple arrived home. “A violent struggle ensued between the victims and the suspect, who was already inside. The homeowners were ruthlessly shot multiple times,” Golan said. Fingerprints from Boodarian's prior arrests and surveillance footage tied him to the crime scene, according to TMZ, which also published images of Boodarian being arrested shirtless outside his home, surrounded by officers in tactical gear. Robin Kaye was a highly respected music supervisor who worked on American Idol for at least 15 seasons, helping to shape the sound and success of the long-running reality competition. She also worked on productions including Lip Sync Battle, Miss USA, and Miss Universe. Thomas DeLuca, her husband, was a musician who, like Kaye, was deeply embedded in the entertainment industry. The couple was well-known and beloved in their professional and personal circles. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Suspect in Execution-Style Murders of ‘American Idol' Executive and Husband Had History of Violence and Mental Health Issues The man accused of killing American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, in their Encino, California, home last week had a history of alarming behavior, multiple arrests, and signs of mental instability, according to court and police records, as well as interviews with neighbors. Raymond Boodarian, 22, was arrested on Tuesday, July 9, and charged with two counts of murder following a violent home invasion that left Kaye, 69, and DeLuca, 70, dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. The couple was found in their $4.5 million gated mansion in Encino, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. Boodarian, who lived about 13 minutes away from the victims' home, had long raised red flags in his own community. According to multiple neighbors, he frequently exhibited disturbing behavior, including wandering the streets high on drugs, staring into homes, and bringing known drug users into the area. “He would just sit in front of houses smiling and staring. It was unsettling,” one neighbor told The New York Post. “No one was shocked when we heard he'd been arrested.” Records show that Boodarian had been arrested multiple times between October 2023 and June 2024 on charges including brandishing a deadly weapon, battery, and criminal threats with intent to terrorize, according to Los Angeles Times and state inmate records. However, the charges were dismissed after he was found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Despite these concerns, Boodarian was released several times, including after a six-month stint in custody that ended earlier this year. Authorities believe that on Thursday, July 4, 2025, Boodarian broke into Kaye and DeLuca's residence, which was protected by fencing, gates, and surveillance systems. A neighbor spotted a man jumping the couple's fence around 4:00 p.m. and called police. Officers arrived and conducted an aerial search with a helicopter but found no immediate signs of a break-in. Tragically, investigators now say that by the time police arrived, Kaye and DeLuca were already dead inside the home. Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Guy Golan confirmed that Boodarian remained inside the residence for roughly 30 minutes before the couple arrived home. “A violent struggle ensued between the victims and the suspect, who was already inside. The homeowners were ruthlessly shot multiple times,” Golan said. Fingerprints from Boodarian's prior arrests and surveillance footage tied him to the crime scene, according to TMZ, which also published images of Boodarian being arrested shirtless outside his home, surrounded by officers in tactical gear. Robin Kaye was a highly respected music supervisor who worked on American Idol for at least 15 seasons, helping to shape the sound and success of the long-running reality competition. She also worked on productions including Lip Sync Battle, Miss USA, and Miss Universe. Thomas DeLuca, her husband, was a musician who, like Kaye, was deeply embedded in the entertainment industry. The couple was well-known and beloved in their professional and personal circles. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This week, we're lighting up the San Fernando Valley—no passport needed.We're talking about the citrus-kissed queen herself: SFV OG. She's a West Coast baddie with OG roots and a vibe that hits smoother than your ex's apologies.We take a sparkly stroll through piney forests and lemon drops, unpacking why this strain keeps your brain bright but your body blissed. You'll get all the juicy tea:Why it's not your sleepy-time OGThe terps that tickle your nose and the THC that actually shows upAnd how this girl stays glam with those trichome-heavy, rust-haired nugsWe also spill the dirt (literally) on grow tips if you're ready to put on your plant parent crown

When the going gets tough, the tough go for pozole. Tony Ramirez dusts off the barbecue for summer grilling and adds Filipino flair to live fire TikTok darling Claire Dinhut has a thing for condiments and finds creative ways to use them Casey Elsass helps you decide what to bring to the party based on what type of guest you are Memo Torres discovers a pozole palace in the San Fernando Valley Charlotte Biltekoff explores how the public's mistrust of processed foods and the food industry's misunderstanding of these concerns Sign up for our weekly Good Food newsletter!

Tony Ramirez dusts off the barbecue for summer grilling and adds Filipino flair to live fire. TikTok darling Claire Dinhut has a thing for condiments and finds creative ways to use them. Casey Elsass helps you decide what to bring to the party based on what type of guest you are. Memo Torres discovers a pozole palace in the San Fernando Valley. Charlotte Biltekoff explores the public's mistrust of processed foods and the food industry's misunderstanding of these concerns.

Lara and Carey are back over the hill in the gorgeous and legendary San Fernando Valley. But first, they discuss Zoe Saldaña announcing the obvious about her Oscar statuette and the dystopian horror of the Boston Dynamic robot dog can-can on the most recent America's Got Talent. Back on The Valley, D-Day approaches: Jax will soon be released from “The Facility,” and Brittany is battening down the hatches. She reveals the “cardiac event” that landed Jax in hospital care was as fake as the rehab he's pretending to be in. Janet, Jasmine, and Jason bury the beef over margaritas, as Doute's role in their schism is uncovered. Scheana's friend Jenna (of old VPR lore) tells Jesse about her past with Michelle's boyfriend, and Michelle struggles with being in dire need of attention. Completing his coup d'e'tat to oust Jared Lips as Brittany's best gay, Zack throws her a shawts fest at Jax's Tavern on the eve of Jax's return, but Danny's inner glug-glug demon comes out to play once more. Not even Nia's tried and true al anon extraction ritual may be able to save the day this time… Listen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video bonus episodes by joining the SUP Patreon. Watch video episodes of the pod on Mondays and Fridays by subscribing to the SUP YouTube. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off a new cycle featuring musicians turned actors, Julian, Madeline and Emilio rewatch 'Licorice Pizza', Paul Thomas Anderson's 2021 film and love letter to the San Fernando Valley circa 1973.  Populated with memorable turns from Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Skylar Gisondo, Benny Safdie and others, the film is anchored by the performances of newcomers Cooper Hoffman (son of late great PTA favorite Phillip Seymour Hoffman) and Alana Haim, the youngest of three musician sisters that make up the band HAIM.  The group discusses their own personal histories with HAIM, as well as the band's many collaborations with PTA, who directed several of their music videos,  They then dig into the unusual friendship dynamic between Gary and Alana, discuss several of the reoccurring motifs, praise the film's visual aesthetic, the many great needle drops, and weigh in the film's polarizing final note. And stick around to the end for an Unlikely Shared Universe first! Would you rather go into business with Gary Valentine or Max Fischer? Let us know here!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e3llPyl0toYj7isVJ_YMRfatMQRzAgfGgtYO7xtSPyo/editIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats    

Joe Nicchi is an actor, entrepreneur and father of four kids. Big deal, though, he also founded one of the hottest and fastest-selling ice cream brands in the world, CVT Soft Serve. Starting out with one truck in the San Fernando Valley, CVT exploded throughout the world, now sold in supermarkets all over the country, with a little help from Bill Murray. Joe's story is typical of Southern California. He came out to become a movie star, attending USC as a Film major but, when that didn't take off, he thought to himself, "let's open an ice cream truck." The rest is, as they say, history.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/90who10/donations

Will, Adam, and Mike watched Internal Affairs and get taken into the underworld of the San Fernando Valley. IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099850/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BOo1XQ7Ltk&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

In anticipation of the new... I want to say... sixth? not counting TV! installment of the Karate Kid franchise, Kevin brings Chris the third part of the, uh, trilogy. There's a new villain in town and he makes John Kreese look like a reasonable San Fernando Valley karate school teacher/business owner. But will Daniel-san be able to beat his equivalently nuttier student in a karate tournament THIS time?? And assuming you guess that, how does it hold up after all these years? Listen and see!

Hey Dude, an innocent Sunday drive to the Hollywood Bowl box office with my dad, turns into a mudslide of deep hometown memories. QUOTE: "If you don't drive through your hometown, are you really in your hometown?" LULLABY: "Hooray for Hollywood" (Whitling/Mercer) MUSICIANS/CAST:  John Fogerty, Joan Anderson, George Clooney, Billy Strings, Bob Dylan LOCATIONS: The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood Way, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Studio, Universal Studios, Cahuenga Pass, Highland Ave., Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood High, Burbank High, North Hollywood High, In-N-Out Burger, Director's Guild, Laugh Factory, Laurel Canyon, Mt. Olympus, Laurel Canyon County Store, Mulholland Drive, San Fernando Valley ("The Valley"), Fryman Canyon Park, Capenter Avenue School, Ventura Blvd., Thrifty's, Studio City Theater, Carney's, Pinz Bowling Alley, Sportsman's Lodge, Weddington Golf & Tennis, Harvard-Westlake, Ringside Liquor, Henry's Tacos, Woodbridge Park, Jennifer's Coffee, Tujunga Village, Ernie's Taco House  PROPS: Saturday Stairs, "The Californians", Little League, "Rocky"  MUSIC: "All Along the Watchtower" SOUNDS: birds, gravel, footsteps, "The 5 Freeway",  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes   PHOTO: "Fogerty at the Bowl" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: May 26, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 16:29   FILE SIZE: 9MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Content warning: robbery, armed robbery, gun violence, domestic violence, extortion, and corruption. Maya is a teacher, artist, and multi-crime survivor from Los Angeles. After finishing her undergraduate degree in Spanish in 1996 (at the age of 22), Maya found herself seeking direction. But it was only a couple months after her graduation that she experienced a life-changing armed robbery. Not long after that, she would travel to Argentina and forge a new life for herself far from the San Fernando Valley. However, she would be faced with even more tumult and trauma when financial, political, and socioeconomic crises in her new home increased crime rates, exposing her to the harsh reality of a nation's unrest. The Broken Cycle Media team is so grateful Maya was willing to share all that came next for her as a her multi-crime survivor, and Amy is especially, personally grateful for her because she's one of Amy's best friends and cousin. Argentina Crime Rate & Statistics 2001-2025 | MacroTrends. (2025, April 30). https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/ARG/argentina/crime-rate-statistics Bank robber sues bank - UPI Archives. (1987, August 12). UPI. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/08/12/Bank-robber-sues-bank/1575555739200/ Bernstein, S. (2019, March 5). Armed Robbers hit Tarzana Bank - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-06-29-me-19764-story.html Cutrona, S. A. (2017). Violence And Public Policy In Argentina – Analysis. Eurasia Review. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/news/030617.Argentina-EurasiaReview.pdf Donati, L. (2022). A Detailed Description of Corrupt Events in Argentina's History: The role of corruption in Argentine politics, 1966 to 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2025, from https://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/b3b8ee0d-a748-4af8-99cd-5a540ffa0808/content IBM Contends with a Scandal in Argentina. (n.d.). New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/09/business/ibm-contends-with-a-scandal-in-argentina.html Refworld - UNHCR's Global Law and Policy Database. (2025, April 15). Human Rights Watch World Report 2000 - Argentina. Refworld. https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/hrw/1999/en/22985 Wikipedia contributors. (2025, January 1). Historical exchange rates of Argentine currency. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_exchange_rates_of_Argentine_currency Wikipedia contributors. (2025b, May 4). List of heads of state of Argentina. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heads_of_state_of_Argentina For a list of related resources and non-profit organizations that can help, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources And another thank you to this episode's sponsor, Cash App. Download Cash App Today! Don't forget, for a limited time only new cash app users can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. Just download Cash app and sign up, use our exclusive referral code [WHATCAMENEXT] in your profile, then send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. That's money. That's Cash App. 

Federal authorities arrested 13 alleged members of two rival groups engaged in a violent power struggle in the San Fernando Valley for three years. These groups faced charges including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession, and specifically targeted Amazon, posing as carriers on the platform to steal shipments. Market conditions have led to the bankruptcy filing of a Wisconsin carrier, Elite Carriers, and its associated brokerage, ECI, Inc.. Three other businesses owned by the same person also filed for Chapter 11 protection, with both Elite Carriers and ECI reporting between $1 million and $10 million in assets and liabilities. Additionally, US law enforcement has obtained a temporary restraining order against two logistics companies, YDH Express Inc. and YDH International, stopping them from using the US Postal Service with counterfeit postage labels. The companies are accused of shipping thousands of parcels for Chinese customers with fake labels, and the complaint seeks to immediately stop the companies and collect money for financial losses incurred by the postal service. Looking ahead, tune into FreightWaves TV for new episodes of Freightonomics and The Long Haul today. You can also find recaps of the recent Domestic Supply Chain Summit on the YouTube channel and register for the Freight AI Symposium in Washington DC on July 30th, with a ticket special available through Memorial Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with acclaimed artist Alex Garcia. He reflects on his upbringing in the San Fernando Valley and how art played a pivotal role in shaping his identity from a young age. Alex candidly discusses the challenges and sacrifices that come with pursuing one's passion, even when it means sacrificing financial stability. He reveals that achieving success did not bring the fulfillment he anticipated, and he shares how the unwavering support of his praying mother ultimately catalyzed a profound transformation in his life. Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with inspiration and depth.

Navy Veteran Jesse Swalley shares his story of survival after a brutal knife attack left him paralyzed. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Jesse enlisted in the U.S. Navy seeking a better life and served as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate from 1980 to 1986. After navigating the dangers of the flight deck and the challenges of military life, Jesse faced his greatest battle on U.S. soil—stabbed multiple times trying to break up a fight. Despite a severed spinal cord, Jesse refused to let paralysis define him. Teaching himself how to skateboard again, he proves that resilience knows no limits. In this episode of Urban Valor, Jesse opens up about life at sea, overcoming addiction, surviving near-death, and reclaiming his spirit.

What a magnificent full moon!Late April.The San Fernando Valley shimmered gently.Tiny lights flickered softly,like electric fireflies in summer dreams.In a small garden,beneath an old wise lemon tree,something special was about to happen.Because lemon trees, you know,hide delicate secrets;magical whispers, patiently guardedamong their fruits, flowers and branches.Up high, safe and sound,Mr and Mrs Hummingbird waited.Little hearts vibrating with hope.They watched carefully,as small eggs cracked, whispered and hatchedunder California's warm sky.Jack and Sally arrived.At first with their eyes closed,resting peacefully in the warmth of their mother.Days passed gently.Soon their eyes opened andfeathers grew, stretching softly.From their nest they gazed with wonderat the lively world of the garden:birds singing, flowers murmuring,bees buzzing tirelesslyand squirrels chasing each other merrily,leaping from tree to treeas if they'd had a little too much coffee;far too much, in fact!“Calm down a bit,” exclaimed Sally bravely from the nest.“We're still learning how to be hummingbirds!”The garden fell silent for a moment,smiled quietly,and kindly replied,“Welcome, Jack! Welcome, Sally! Welcome to the Valley!”Days turned into weeks. Sally stretched her wings,tiny feathers growing stronger by the hour,training and preparingto reach the sky of her dreams.At last, the big day came.“Watch me, Jack!” sang Sally joyfully,and with a brave flutter, she left the nest.She flew—slowly at first, then faster;twirling, laughing, gliding above the flowers and below the branches,while the whole garden cheered and clapped.Jack watched from the nest, silent.His left wing, carefully folded, was still unsure.The garden held its breath, happy for Sally,but gently concerned for Jack.“Your moment will come too, dear,” whispered Mrs Hummingbird softly,kissing Jack on the forehead. “Believe in it.”That very night, as stars filled the sky,Jack stared at the little Glass Hot-Air Balloon that,hanging from a branch of the lemon tree,swayed gently in the evening breeze.An ornament, a sunset trapped,gently lit from within by dancing flames that, perhaps, were fake,but only if you didn't believe in magic.Jack believed.He balanced carefully, hopping softly,bravely, from branch to branch,towards the glowing balloon that kept on dancing in the windas if it were flying through the sky.Without hesitation, he jumped into the tiny basket.Suddenly, sparks shimmered. Whirls danced.Magic awakened beneath his feathers,as the Glass Hot-Air Balloon rose,lifting slowly into the evening air.“Jack!” exclaimed Sally, eyes full of wonder.She flew right up next to him, laughing.Together they soared, joyfully twirling,while the garden clapped louder than ever.Even Mr and Mrs Hummingbird blinked in astonishment,smiling proudly at their brave children.“You know,” said an old owl,smiling wisely from a nearby branch,“if you follow the sunset, through the canyon,you'll reach the Great Blue Ocean.”Jack's heart fluttered with courage.“Come with me, Sally!” he said, eyes shining.And Sally didn't hesitate.She joined Jack on the hot-air balloonand together they flew higher and farther,beyond the valley, over winding canyons,towards golden rays blending with endless blue.The ocean appeared—glittering, infinite;the waves whispering gentle secretslit softly by what was left of the sunset.Below, the Malibu pier glowed warm and welcoming,caressed by the Pacific Ocean and the breeze.The whole bay greeted the brave adventurers.Jack breathed deeply, heart full.He had found his way to fly, to soar in the sky;not by trying to be like the others,but by embracing who he truly was.Because it's not our limits that define us,but our courage to dream,our will to believe,and the magic we carry within.Because nothing,absolutely nothing,can stop those who dare to dream.- Written by Marco Ciappelli

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from a wild goose chase around the San Fernando Valley trying to track down the elusive Limited Time Pickle Menu items from Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen and a recap of ‘Pizza City Fest' with Stefoosh; to all things May the 4th, Revenge of the 5th and Cinco de Mayo from LA down to San Diego and back again! Be sure to catch Nick (4/30/25) on Instagram @NickPagliochini & @ThisWeekendWithNick as he tours the Southland with "Bruiser" from "Legally Blonde: The Musical," performing select dates now through 18 May 2025 at La Mirada Theatre - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

 6:05- Jewelry Thieves robbing elderly people in the Valley and keeping the elderly safe from strangers.   6:20- Conway Jr. Listens to some talkbacks on the air.  6:35- Mayor Bass proposes more than 1,600 layoff city workers.  6:50 – 405 Freeway in Sepulveda Pass: Major repairs planned in multi-year project/ Music Festival Payment Plan/ Home ownerships more elusive for young Americans 

"Government Cheese" is the newest comedy series from Apple TV+, which just had its first four-episode premiere today. Starring and executive produced by David Oyelowo, the series follows the Chambers family, an African American family living in the San Fernando Valley in 1968, and the chaos that arises after burglar-turned-inventor Hampton Chambers returns from prison. Oyelowo and series co-creator/writer Aeysha Carr were both kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their experience making the series, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the series, which is now available to stream on Apple TV+. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefanie opens this week's second episode by talking about her kids finishing their school production of Grease and Stef finally watching the movie. Lynette then goes over few things she's been watching, including everyone all chiming in on the latest White Lotus. After that, the gang talks about how good Temptation Island is, as well as Mark Walberg's hosting ability. Before they wrap, the gang talks about pot, drinking, and bars in the San Fernando Valley. Follow us on all social media channels @FCOLpodcastWatch guest episodes on Youtube: Youtube.com/@FCOLpodcastJoin our Patreon page for an additional episode every week: Patreon.com/FCOL