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California Launches FAST Pilot Program to Crack Down on Speeding

California is rolling out a new pilot program aimed at curbing dangerous speeding by allowing the DMV to suspend or revoke a driver’s license after a single citation, regardless of prior record. Known as FAST, the initiative automatically triggers a DMV review for every qualifying speeding ticket, including those issued to drivers clocked at 100 mph or more. State officials say the program is a data-driven response to rising traffic fatalities and is designed to intervene before reckless driving turns deadly. Read the full breakdown of how the program works and what it could mean for drivers statewide.

Former Child Actors Rally to Help Ex-Nickelodeon Star Tylor Chase After Viral Video

Concern spread quickly after a viral video appeared to show former Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase living on the streets of Southern California. The Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide alum has since received an outpouring of support from former castmates and fellow child actors, including Shaun Weiss, who says efforts are underway to connect Chase with treatment and long-term help. Friends and family have now confirmed Chase is safe and working on next steps.

Where to Dine on Christmas Eve and Day in Los Angeles

From festive hotel brunches to multi course prix fixe dinners and elevated takeout spreads, Los Angeles restaurants are pulling out all the stops for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Whether you are after a classic prime rib feast, Italian seafood traditions, oceanfront dining, or a stress free holiday meal at home, this guide rounds up some of the city’s most sought-after reservations and seasonal menus to help you plan a memorable Christmas celebration.

Antonio Brown Seeks Dismissal of Attempted Murder Charge Under Florida Law

Former NFL star Antonio Brown appeared in Miami court as his attorneys moved to dismiss an attempted murder charge tied to a May 2025 shooting outside a boxing event. Brown’s defense argues he is entitled to immunity under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, claiming he acted in lawful self defense and fired only warning shots while trying to flee. Prosecutors dispute that account and say key evidence is still under review. A judge has set a hearing for April 2026 to consider the motion, with the case expected to proceed toward trial later that year if the charges are not dismissed.

Infamous: Los Angeles’ Darkest Holiday Killings and Mysterious Deaths

The holidays in Los Angeles are meant to shine, but December has also been the backdrop for some of the city’s most disturbing crimes and unresolved deaths. From the Black Dahlia’s final days in 1946 to the Covina Christmas Eve massacre, the Grim Sleeper’s December victims, and haunting Hollywood mysteries involving Brittany Murphy and Natalie Wood, these cases remain deeply tied to the season. As recent tragedies remind the city how quickly celebration can turn to horror, this piece revisits the chilling stories that forever changed Los Angeles during the holidays.

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