By Jenny Buford The beauty and brilliance of the Elks U.S.A. float at the 2026 Rose Parade began weeks before New Year’s Day, inside the iconic Pasadena float barns, where dedication, patience, and teamwork transformed natural elements into a true work of art. In the days leading up to the Read More
The 83rd Golden Globes was filled with its usual glitz and glamour, but one of the biggest changes this year was the music. Whoever was in charge of the program’s music decided to shake things up, playing contemporary hits along with songs from the ’90s, 2000s and 2010s. They decided Read More
Mattel has launched its first Barbie to represent people living with Autism. The doll was developed over 18 months with the non-profit group, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, to fully represent the community. Mattel stated that Autism doesn’t look one way, so the design is aimed at representing a range of experiences. Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The LA Local today announced the next phase of its groundbreaking newsroom expansion, including community-based news outlets and a website, thelalocal.org, to serve as a trusted source of local news and information. The LA Local is led by a team of civic and journalistic Read More
COCO BLOOM COFFEEWhat started as a mobile coffee cart has recently blossomed into a brick-and-mortar cafe, nestled along Dana Point Harbor. The menu’s signature and seasonal drinks make use of sustainably sourced beans and organic syrups, milk, and milk alternatives. The shop also carries gelato that can be paired with Read More
Comedian Nikki Glaser closed the Golden Globes with a somewhat subtle tribute to late actor/director Rob Reiner on Sunday night.
Editor’s Note: Tim Nguyen, a Vietnamese refugee, co-founded the financial software firm MeridianLink in 1998, which went public and was sold in November in a $2 billion deal. Nguyen won a Business Journal Innovator of the Year award in 2021. Doug Wilson is the co-founder of the CEO Leadership Alliance Read More
CONSTRUCTION Tony Church has joined Cannon Building as President and Chief Operating Officer, a pivotal leadership position focused on strengthening the company’s operational capacity and supporting its strategic growth. In this role, he will oversee core business functions including operations, business development, and preconstruction. Church brings more than three decades Read More
