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Benicio del Toro Reflects on Oscar Glory and Family Expectations: ‘You’d Be a Great Lawyer!’

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LOS ANGELES — In a recent podcast appearance, actor Benicio del Toro shared surprising insights from his upbringing, revealing that even after winning an Oscar for his role in the 2001 film “Traffic,” his family still envisioned a career in law for him. Del Toro, now 58, reflected on this family dynamic during the June 2 episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. He recalled how his godmother suggested that, despite his professional success, he would make an excellent lawyer and could attend law school at night. Del Toro emphasized this point, highlighting the disconnect … Read more

City of Solana Beach Files Lawsuit Against Del Mar Fairgrounds Over KAABOO Music Festival Approval without Proper Review Process

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SOLANA BEACH, California – The future of the KAABOO music festival, set to make its return this summer, is now uncertain as the City of Solana Beach has filed a lawsuit against the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The city alleges that the fairgrounds granted approval for the event without undergoing the necessary review process. The lawsuit, filed last Monday, urges the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the fairgrounds, to revoke its approval of the festival until it complies with the California Environmental Quality Act. This Act mandates that public agencies assess the environmental impacts of … Read more