Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, today revealed updates to the world’s most popular family board game, MONOPOLY, and announced expansion packs in celebration of the iconic brand’s 90th anniversary. Kicking off the beloved brand’s 90th anniversary, players everywhere can breathe new life into their classic MONOPOLY board through three new Expansion Packs: MONOPOLY Go to Jail, MONOPOLY Buy Everything, and MONOPOLY Free Parking Jackpot. These expansions not only provide quick-turn gameplay but also add twists by giving players a chance to win money, collect new cards to get away with mischief, and unlock opportunities to buy every space on the…
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On January 2, 2025, seven gaming tribes, including Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Pechanga Band of Mission Indians, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, among others, filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court against over 70 California cardrooms under California’s new special interest legislation, Senate Bill 549 (SB 549). “We are confident that California’s cardrooms are operating table games in full compliance with the law, just as they have done for decades,” said California Gaming Association President Kyle Kirkland. Cardrooms offer tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, pay hundreds of millions in taxes, support local communities, are licensed by the…
INGLEWOOD – Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. continues to be called out by residents for lying about public safety issues. The latest surrounds an Inglewood resident letting off explosions in the north end of the city. The mayor began by providing an update on the events that transpired on Christmas Day as the result of a “knucklehead” with the explosion resulting in over a half dozen residents windows being blown out and the mayor pretending he knew how the Inglewood Police Department responded. When residents challenged the mayor’s narration of events, instead of taking accountability he does what he…
Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for Noises Off, written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Michael Frayn (Copenhagen, Afterlife) and directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro (August: Osage County, The Motherf**ker with the Hat). Noises Off is a co-production with Steppenwolf Theatre Company. The cast includes Vaneh Assadourian (Wish You Were Here, A Distinct Society) as Poppy Norton-Taylor; Amanda Fink (I’m Gonna Pray for You So Hard, Long Day’s Journey Into Night) as Brooke Ashton/Vicki; Audrey Francis (Justified: City Primeval, The Thanksgiving Play) as Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent; Francis Guinan (August: Osage County, A Guide for the Perplexed) as Selsdon Mowbray/Burglar; Rick Holmes (Matilda the Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher), as Lloyd Dallas; Ora Jones (Matilda the Musical, Les Liaisons Dangereuses) as Dotty Otley/Mrs.…
First Game in the Series from New Regency’s Acclaimed Film Library Launching Today New Regency and Death Row Games, through its Good Game Champ division, today announced an innovative collaboration to bring iconic films from the New Regency archive into the Fortnite universe via Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). This partnership, the first of its kind between Death Row Games and a content studio, underscores New Regency’s dedication to creating fresh ways for audiences to experience storytelling while aligning with Death Row Games’ forward-thinking business ethos. Through this partnership, Good Champ will introduce In Time — the first in a series of…
INGLEWOOD – PEPSI® Dig In, a platform designed to drive access, business growth and awareness for Black-owned restaurants, is expanding its Pepsi Dig In Day celebrations to more cities and establishments. Now in its fourth year, the annual initiative encourages foodies across the country to dine at Black-owned restaurants on the day and beyond. “Pepsi Dig In Day is all about shining a spotlight on Black-owned restaurants and creating opportunity to drive more customers through their doors. This year, we’re excited to bring Pepsi Dig In Day to Chicago, a city that is already known for its food scene, and…
LOS ANGELES – Green Label Rx, a pioneering force in the cannabis industry, proudly announces the grand opening of its first retail location in Canoga Park on Saturday, August 24. This milestone marks the culmination of a 25-year journey for founder Jason McKnight, a legacy operator, and social equity license holder, and the final step in creating a completely vertical seed-to-sale cannabis company. “Opening this storefront is a dream come true,” said McKnight. “It’s a testament to our dedication to the industry and community. We are excited to provide a welcoming and educational environment for new and experienced cannabis consumers.” With over two decades of…
Laura Richardson’s campaign for State Senate is proud to announce the endorsement and support of two of California’s most powerful and influential elected officials. Both are dedicated public servants who have amassed an impressive list of accomplishments. Laura served with Congresswoman Waters and Mayor Bass in the US Congress and served and worked with both to deliver resources to our community as a member of the CA State Assembly. “The endorsements from Congresswoman Waters and Mayor Bass validate Laura Richardson’s record of hard work and commitment to the community stated campaign spokesman Mike Trujillo. Laura looks forward to delivering resources to…
Congresswoman Maxine Waters invites you to join a coalition of elected officials, community leaders and faith-based organizations, under the banner of “Californians for Kamala.” This is a unified effort to support Kamala Harris for President. This initiative marks a significant mobilization of grassroots efforts across California to ensure strong voter turnout and to advocate for policies championed by Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris, a native of California and former U.S. Senator representing the state, has a long-standing history of championing civil rights, economic equity, and justice reform. Her leadership resonates deeply with diverse communities and this coalition aims to amplify…
INGLEWOOD – Rep. Maxine Waters office has released the full letter she wrote to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg arguing that money would be “better spent on programs that improve access to affordable housing” rather than building a 1.6-mile transit project for private citizens use – Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke – for attendees to access their sports venues the Intuit Dome and SoFi Stadium. Buttigieg’s federal agency has committed $1 billion to the project, about half its expected cost. But after the letter went out to members of the the House…