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Fortress of Solitude · Hollywood, CA

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Winnie Cooper Stepped Away From Hollywood, Co-Proved a Math Theorem That Carries Her Name — Now Danica McKellar Has Two New Christmas Movies This Month

Many child stars struggle to move past the role that made them famous. Others get swept up in Hollywood’s party scene. Danica McKellar fits neither of these stereotypes. While she is probably still best remembered for her role as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years (87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes) , she went on to become a published math whiz and a Christmas movie staple — with major success in both fields. Let’s revisit how the 51-year-old actress landed her breakout role, what she did after that, and how she’s spending the festive season in 2026, including the two new Christmas movies she has premiering this month! How Danica McKellar Beat Her Sister Crystal to the Role of Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years Image Credit: The Black/Marlens Company, New World Television Born on January 3, 1975, Danica McKellar grew up in California alongside her younger sister, Crystal.

Honolulu Civil Beat · Santa Monica, CA

Nearby: Santa Monica, CA

Hawaiʻi’s Green Party Finally Lodges Big Win After Decades

Nick Nikhilananda has been a member of the Green Party of Hawaiʻi for nearly 35 years. His history is so deep that he played a role in getting the party on Hawaiʻi’s ballot for the first time, way back in 1992. That was accomplished along with people like the late Ira Rohter, a University of Hawaiʻi political science professor who helped found and co-chair the group. The Green Party has fielded dozens of candidates over the years, including Nikhilananda himself. It saw a couple of them elected in the 1990s to the Hawaiʻi County Council, which today is nonpartisan like all county offices. But Greens have not succeeded in getting more members elected since. The state is too dominated by Democrats with Republicans comprising a weak yet vocal minority. On Nov. 3, that all changed, at least for one seat in the 76-member Legislature. Pāʻele Kiakona, a Green, defeated Democrat Sne Patel and Republican Elle Cochran in House District 14 representing the Lahaina area.

Sentinel Colorado · North Hollywood, CA

Nearby: North Hollywood, CA

Driver in deadly Los Angeles metro station crash is arrested on DUI and murder counts

LOS ANGELES | The driver of a minivan that crashed outside a Los Angeles metro station, killing three women and critically injuring two more, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and three counts of murder, police said Wednesday. Authorities said the driver was able to talk but appeared to be in shock after Tuesday’s crash, which hit pedestrians and food vendors at a busy intersection in the North Hollywood neighborhood during the height of the evening commute. Police identified the driver as Ihor Demianenko, 61, who lives in the Valley Village neighborhood. Demianenko was booked early Wednesday and his bail was set at a little over $6 million, records show. He was treated for minor injuries at a hospital, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if Demianenko had a lawyer who might speak on his behalf. In California, drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be charged with murder under certain circumstances.

Business · Los Angeles, CA

Nearby: Los Angeles, CA

Notorious Graffiti Towers wiped clean in downtown Los Angeles

City officials joined the buyers of Oceanwide Plaza on Thursday to celebrate the removal of spray-painted graffiti splashed as high as 54 stories that threatened to become an unwelcome icon for the city during the 2028 Olympics as the bankruptcy sale of the hotel, residential and retail complex dragged on for almost two years.

Black Star News · Los Angeles, CA

Nearby: Los Angeles, CA

Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles Working To Advance A Black Agenda With Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman

Los Angeles, CA – While BLMLA does not endorse candidates, we oppose politicians whose political stances, policies, and actions have been harmful to the Black community. Our “Bye” campaigns are legendary and have been pivotal in the fall of police chiefs, sheriffs, city councilmembers, city attorneys, district attorneys, mayors, and political aspirants. To be clear, as vehemently as we opposed many of the priorities and positions carried by the outgoing mayor, we never placed a “Bye” hashtag in front of her name. However, we understand what it means that Karen Bass was voted out despite the many millions of dollars spent by the Los Angeles Police Protective League (a rabidly racist and fascist force), Republicans and right-wingers to oppose Nithya Raman. Angelenos rejected the woman who they saw as the establishment candidate. While BLMLA welcomes the new leadership in the Mayor’s office.

Baxter Bulletin · Los Angeles, CA

Nearby: Los Angeles, CA

Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday along with America’s 250th

America celebrated a few milestones this year, beginning with its 250th birthday in July. But another honorable designation of Americana deserves to be celebrated as well. “The Mother Road,” better known as Route 66, the iconic American highway that spans over 2,000 miles from Chicago, Ill., to Los Angeles, Calif., marks its 100th anniversary today, having been originally commissioned on this date in1926 in Springfield, Mo. to connect two of the country’s largest cities from the east coast to the west coast. The highway was remembered back in April when it was the 100th anniversary of the inception of the highway, though its official status would not be realized until 100 years ago to the day.

The Frontier · Los Angeles, CA

Nearby: Los Angeles, CA

They promised free rehab in California. We investigated what happened next.

November 9, 2026 The Frontier spent months tracking down patients, obtaining insurance records and seeking answers from treatment providers accused of exploiting people struggling with addiction. Here’s how we uncovered the story. Tweet Share Share Author Kayla Branch [email protected] Reading Time 4 min Posted In Health The sun sets over a row of apartment buildings in Los Angeles. Frontier reporter Kayla Branch went to California in June to visit treatment facilities where Oklahomans received care. KAYLA BRANCH/The Frontier By the time I walked up to Integrity Recovery Center’s front door, I’d been trying to get a hold of the owners for months. Integrity’s website described the treatment facility as a “healing sanctuary” and showed photographs of a gleaming white mansion with a pool in the Los Angeles foothills. The place looked a little dingier in person, with trash in the driveway and weeds growing over a retaining wall.

Rafu Shimpo · Los Angeles, CA

Nearby: Los Angeles, CA

9th Keiro no Hi Festival Brings Together Over 650 Community Members

Keiro’s ninth annual Keiro no Hi Festival, presented by Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation, brought hundreds of community members to Little Tokyo from across Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. Held on Sept. 12, at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Nishi), the sold-out event was especially meaningful as Keiro commemorates its 65th anniversary of serving older […]

Rafu Shimpo · Los Angeles, CA

Nearby: Los Angeles, CA

JANM’s Ann Burroughs to Be Honored at California Humanities’ ‘Everyday Courage’

Playwright Luis Valdez, State Sen. Ben Allen will also be recognized. California Humanities is bringing legendary playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez to Los Angeles for “Everyday Courage,” a special evening focused on what courage means in our lives and communities. Valdez will headline the program, which will also honor two California leaders with the Spirit […]

Gadsden Messenger · Los Angeles, CA

Nearby: Los Angeles, CA

Local Gadsden woman hits 100th birthday — with many stories to tell

By Caylie Moore, Features Editor Mable Christine “Tillie” Yunker Griffin was born on Oct. 24, 1926 in a small Nashville, Tennessee house — and she has faced all kinds of one-of-a-kind ventures since then. The Gadsden resident officially celebrated her 100th birthday two weeks ago on Oct. 24, 2026, surrounded by her living family, family friends, and fellow church members. But technically, as her son Sam Griffin would explain to Features Editor Caylie Moore in a phone interview, the celebration went on for two days. “It’s a very unique situation with her birthday,” Sam stated. “We also recognize her birthday on Oct. 23 because of some recordkeeping issues back in 1926.” He went on to detail just what those issues were: Since Tillie was born at home and not in a hospital, where birth certificate records would have been kept more accurately, her birth report was written up incorrectly. As such, the state recognizes her birthday as Oct.