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Food
A light carrot cake filled with the spices of the season serves to honor an LGBTQ+ activist.
California
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, who represented the East Bay in Congress for over two decades, announced plans to run for mayor of Oakland in a special election.
Lifestyle
Rams
Jared Verse has had a standout rookie campaign, and the Rams edge rusher was recognized for his efforts by being voted into the Pro Bowl Games.
Television
Hoda Kotb steps down as a co-host of NBC’s ‘Today’ show amid a send-off by her kids, Kathie Lee Gifford, Jimmy Fallon, Gayle King, Kermit the Frog and more.
Music
Mary Koons, known professionally as Scarlett Burke, has sued the Audio Up and Jingle Punks founder Jared Gutstadt, alleging sexual assault.
Nima Momeni, a tech entrepreneur, killed Bob Lee over an argument over drugs and sexual assault.
The Rams’ Jared Verse is ready to battle the Eagles in the NFC divisional playoffs and also would enjoy silencing their fans: “They’re so annoying,” he said.
Entertainment & Arts
Lee Ramer’s long career in L.A. arts included ties with the UCLA Hammer Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center, among others. She and her husband co-founded a center to improve German-Jewish relations.